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LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Picture: Shutterstock

Olivia Newton-John's hopelessly devoted fans have remembered her as a friend, a great talent and an inspiration.

Hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed on the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975. Photo: Seven West Media via Getty Images.

Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed by presenter Jeffrey James for the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975.

'Lots to Do': Watch Olivia Newton-John on the cusp of superstardom

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (far left) with Olivia Newton-John. Picture: Twitter/@DanielAndrewsMP

Her enduring legacy is expected to be honoured with a state memorial

'One in a million': Olivia Newton-John's family to be offered state funeral

FAN FAVOURITE: Olivia Newton-John as 'Sandy' and John Travolta as 'Danny' during the final scene in Grease. Picture: Supplied

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The movie that keeps bringing in the fans is an ageless bouquet to a golden era

We're still hopelessly devoted to Grease 44 years later

MEMORIES: Delta Goodrem, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue have shared tributes to Olivia Newton-John. Pictures: Instagram, Twitter/@deltagoodrem, @mariahcareyau, @kylieminogue, @nfsaonline

Australian legend Newton-John's death has resonated around the world.

My friend, my mentor: Heartfelt tributes flowing for Olivia Newton-John

NSW treasurer Matt Kean has been elected deputy leader of the state's Liberal Party. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Kean elected NSW deputy Liberal leader

Anti-vaccination mandate protesters have descended onto the Canberra Airport precinct in a bid to meet greet MPs ahead of parliament resuming this week.

Anti-vaccine mandate protesters swarm airport in bid to meet MPs

The moment masking up wasn't a legal requirement, social distancing went out the window with it.

Post-COVID? Not sure we're there just yet

Olivia Newton-John and former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu unveil a plaque at the Opening of the Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne on June 22, 2012. Photo: AAP

ONJ Cancer Wellness and Research Centre to continue her life's work

Olivia Newton-John leaves behind an inspiring legacy with her cancer journey

As the fire emergency continues to threaten lives and homes in the South West of WA, locals and business owners have been quick to show their support for firefighters and volunteers.

Margaret River locals throw support behind firefighters

Draw: The game between Eaton and Collie was as close as it gets in round 18. Pictures: JLG Photographics.

First draw of the season between Collie and Eaton

LESS CONFUSION: The new Fire Danger Rating System introduced across Australia will be easier to understand, authorities say. Picture: Supplied

Fewer false alarms will lead to more accurate ratings: Firefighters.

Confusing ratings ditched ahead of upcoming bushfire danger period

PHOTOS: Busselton Magpies award 2021 season winners

Olivia Newton John, 73, has died in the US, peacefully and surrounded by her family. (AP PHOTO)

Tributes flow for the Grease star and multi-platinum selling singer.

Singer, actress Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

Latvia's Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has met with Penny Wong to share China concerns. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

China ripples felt as far as Europe

DANGER An "incredibly dangerous" collapse at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday is now under investigation by authorities. Picture: Twitter/@FitzySA

Councillor "absolutely furious" and calls for action.

Oval collapse under investigation

The Murrumbidgee River has risen almost one metre in the past day.

Flood warnings issued for major river

John Barilaro will front an inquiry examining his controversial appointment to a US trade role. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The ongoing saga has already claimed the scalp of former deputy Liberal leader Stuart Ayres.

Premier positive on US role: John Barilaro

SURF'S UP: The action-packed World Dog Surfing Championships was held in California, United States. Photo by Jack Owicki. Picture: Jack Owicki/@worlddogsurfing

Sniffing out the best canine surfers in the world.

See the world's best surfing dogs in action

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Melbourne first to light up famous landmarks in pink in memory of cancer fighter Olivia Newton-John. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Melbourne landmarks lit up pink for Olivia

China's Ambassador to Australia Mr Xiao Qianwill address the National Press Club on Wednesday, (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Chinese ambassador to address Australia

A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is holding its last hearing in Hobart. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Tasmanian veterans felt 'broken': survey

Business travelers flying after the pandemic should think ahead to save money and headaches. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Aust business travel is making a comeback

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has outlined the Albanese government's biosecurity strategy. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Committee meets on biosecurity measures

SLEEPING ROUGH: Rotarian Ross Johnston with a shelterbag. Picture: Supplied.

'Urgency of the situation': Shelterbags arrive in Busselton

Nursery: Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group committee member Evelyn Taylor with a Tuart seedling in the newly restored nursery. Picture: Jemillah Dawson.

Settlement being restored

TAKING ACTION: Possum box winner Steve receives his prize from Nicole Lincoln. Picture: Supplied.

Dunsborough possum enthusiast wins ringtail tally competition

IN THE WATER: Tiffany Sweatman won an AUSTSWIM award of excellence for her work teaching babies and young children to swim. Picture: Supplied

Busselton swim teacher Tiffany Sweatman has been teaching aquatics to babies and young children for almost eight years.

'You just change': Meet the woman teaching Busselton babies to swim

SPECIAL EVENT: Yahava staff Tenille Rogers, Katice Ravi, Rachel Payne dress in yellow last year for an important cause. Picture: Supplied.

Busselton cafes combine to raise money for the homeless

ONE QUACKY FAMILY: The ducklings are now being cared for at an animal rescue. Picture: WA Police.

Traffic police took on a whole different kind of road safety task on August 2 when they received a number of calls about 10 ducklings waddling their way across the northbound lanes of Mitchell Freeway.

'Quack-ing rescue': WA police save ducklings from freeway, water drain | VIDEO

From left: Stuart Pim (Flowstone Wines), Julian Langworthy (Deep Woods Estate), Nic Peterkin (L.A.S. Vino) and Luke Jolliffe (Stella Bella Wines). 

Wine drinkers of Western Australia are celebrating this week with the news that the State boasts the finest Shiraz, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in the country.

'Winemaking nirvana': Margaret River shines at 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Awards

Xanadu Wines Chief Winemaker, Glenn Goodall has taken out the 2023 Halliday Wine Companion Winemaker of the Year award. Picture: Supplied

Acclaimed Margaret River winemaker Glenn Goodall says the craft is "definitely a team sport", and his latest accolade is an acknowledgement of everyone at Xanadu Wines.

Glenn Goodall is 2023 Halliday Winemaker of the Year

Successful applicants will receive foundation training in biosecurity, and will learn to handle detector dogs in various scenarios before deployment. Picture: Supplied

In a rare move, Australia's biosecurity detector dog program will open its recruitment program to the general public.

Rare chance to take on elite career path... with a fun bonus

Remember to allow a few pea pods to reach full maturity so you can collect seed for next season. Picture: Terri Sharpe

Margaret River garden specialist and kitchen garden program coordinator, Terri Sharpe shares her locally-grown tips for an abundant, thriving garden in the South West of WA.

Grow your garden by sharing with friends | In Your Patch

The hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities will cover topics ranging energy, biology, ecology, navigation, mathematics, herpetology, technology, chemistry and more.

In honor of National Science Week 2022, the South West Science Council, Bunbury Library, Bunbury Museum and Heritage Centre and the South West Makers have joined forces to deliver the first annual South West Science Fair.

Delve into discovery at first annual South West Science Fair

RESILIENCE: Founder Genevieve Morrissey says feedback from parents is that the program created a space of "safety, trust, openness and no judgement". Picture: Supplied.

Busselton non-profit expands mental health program for children

Karridale homeowner Josh Higgins (inset) says he is grateful to be safe and dry after storms tore the roof off his home on Monday night. Pictures: Supplied

A Karridale homeowner is counting the losses after a wild night of storms tore the roof off his house earlier this week.

South West homes and roads bear brunt of wild winter weather | Photos, Video

The RSPCA WA is celebrating 130 years of service to animals within the state.

VIDEO & PHOTOS | 130 years of rescuing WA's pets

Advancing reconciliation: Peel GP down south regional communications manager George Walley will lead the reconciliation action plan working group. Picture: File image.

GP down South are working towards advancing reconciliation with a new action plan endorsed.

GP down south makes formal commitment to reconciliation

FRIENDS: The aim is for Nina (right) to ride the final kilometre to complete the journey with Karen. Picture: Facebook.

WATCH | Two South West women with the 'wheelpower' to fight cancer

Soccer for the whole family

BIG TIME: Lyndan Morgan is an active community member who is taking his dream of playing baseball professionally to the main stage in the USA. Picture: Perri Polson

'Gobsmacked' Mandurah family struggles to afford son's international baseball dreams

Concept: An artist impression of the $280 million proposed development at Smiths Beach. Picture: supplied.

Smiths Beach development open for comment

DRINKS REVIEW: Rusty Barrel Vodka, Capital XPA beer, Giusti and Zanza 2019 Nemorino Toscano Rosso, Mottura 2020 Primitivo del Salento, $30

Thirteen Lives tells the story of the cave divers who saved a boys' soccer team in 2018. Picture: Vince Valitutti

Ron Howard learned years ago that knowing the outcome of a story is different from knowing the story itself.

Ron Howard's 'deeper responsibility' of directing Thai cave rescue film

WAVE OF CHAOS: Trainwreck: Woodstock '99 deep dives into the disastrous music festival. 

Partying and rioting like it's Woodstock '99

What could possibly go wrong? Picture: Stan

A light touch and a good soundtrack make this gumbo of genres palatable.

Putting our ugly issues of life on hold for a couple of mojitos under a palm tree

MOMENT IN TIME: Melbourne indie band Art Of Fighting are reuniting to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their seminal debut album Wires.

Art Of Fighting rewire their award-winning debut

Waax breaking free with national album tour

PACE-SETTERS: Metric's eighth album Formentera was written to celebrate life post-COVID, but the cold realities of the pandemic flavour many of the songs, particularly the epic Doomscroller.

Creative ideas not data informing Metric's path

Charlotte Rampling plays Ruth, an acerbic and witty woman mourning her best years. Picture: Transmission Films

This is an impressive feature debut from writer-director Matthew J. Saville.

Cheeky humour lifts tale of loss

Laure Calamy delivers a stunning lead performance as a harried single mother. Picture: Palace Films

The main character was inspired by the filmmaker's father.

Strap yourself in for a tense ride

A scene from Employee of the Month. Picture: Maslow Entertainment

If only the public service could be this much fun.

French farce is delightfully silly

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