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Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

The big day has arrived! The 2021 GSFL Women's grand finals hit Victor Harbor this weekend, on Sunday, August 15.

Footy Fanatics: 2021 Women's Grand Final Edition

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Check out a gallery from the Victor Harbor and Goolwa/ Port Elliot A Grade match

Roos bounce to a win on home soil| PHOTOS

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

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The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has raised its fixed mortgage rates by 1.4 per cent.

CBA raises fixed mortgage rates by 1.4pc

A woman and two children are in hospital after being hit by a car in Melbourne.

Vic woman struck by car while pushing pram

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his trade job in New York.

Barilaro steps away from NYC trade job

Rallen said it was concerned a gas explorer's heavy construction machinery could stress cattle.

Legal joust continues over NT station

Teachers have marched on the NSW parliament in Sydney to call for improved pay and conditions.

Striking teachers march to NSW parliament

MEET TEX - He's the wonderful, adorable pup that calls Oliver's Taranga Vineyards home. Photo: Oliver's Taranga Vineyards.

Tex is Oliver's Taranga Vineyards wonderful little helper and here's his story.

Meet Oliver's Taranga Vineyards furriest little helper

LIFT OFF: Tom Longbottom is the pilot of Goolwa Air and loves giving his passengers an experience that they'll never forget. Photo: Matt Welch. 

New scenic and charter flight operation, Goolwa Air is helping create lifelong memories for flyers while sharing the beautiful scenery of the Fleurieu Peninsula region.

Goolwa Air giving flyers an experience of a lifetime

CAREER: Former North Whyalla player and State football legend Neil Kerley, second row back, fourth from left, was captain-coach of the Whyalla combined team in 1954.

The late 'Knuckles' Kerley is remembered by friends who supplied information about him

Friends rally after 'Knuckles' death to tell his SA football story

THANKS: Hannah Ewings, centre, thanked her Whyalla-based parents Jeff and Tash for their support as she developed her Australian rules football career.

'I am pretty fierce when it comes to football' - former Whyalla player

Power's 'fierce' No.1 AFLW draft pick Hannah thanks Whyalla parents

Yankalilla District Council Mayor Simon Rothwell. Picture: File 

The District Council of Yankalilla has delayed the adoption of its Annual Business Plan, Budget and Long Term Financial plan and the setting of the rates.

Yankalilla District Council delays budget adoption

LEADER: The late Neil Kerley is pictured holding the football as captain-coach of the Whyalla combined football team in 1955. 

The late Neil Kerley was once captain-coach of Whyalla's combined football team

Former Whyalla and state football legend Neil Kerley dies at 88

Port Elliot looking wonderful showing off a beautiful rainbow after an afternoon shower. Photo: Juanita Greville.

The Bureau of Meteorology have stated that there could be heavy rainfall over Victor Harbor and surrounding areas tonight.

Possible heavy showers on the way for Victor Harbor

Discover what's on around the region

RISK: Honey production is at risk after the varroa mite was found in eastern states beehives.

Threat to SA's 'clean, green' image as producer of honey and other food

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia through Port Pirie

What a shot! Andrew Chuck's photo of two of the eight Southern Right Whales in Petrel Cove. Photo by Andrew Chuck.

Whales have been spotted putting on a show for watchers in the Fleurieu Peninsula region.

Whales putting on a show in Fleurieu Peninsula waters

Victor Harbor's Ben Calder competing in last year's rally. Photo: Stuart Daddow.

Alexandrina Council have discussed the 2022 Shannons Adelaide Rally and how it would help the region.

Alexandrina Council discuss the numbers for Shannons Rally event

Murray Bridge SES Unit. Picture: Sam Lowe

Tourism encouraged during high flow season

High flows in River Murray a 'beautiful thing'

The Fleurieu Peninsula is getting older, and living expenses are rising according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistic's 2021 Census. Picture: Shuterstock 

Find a breakdown of key data points, by council region, compared to the 2016 census.

The Fleurieu Peninsula is aging says 2021 census data

Clare Scriven said that regional communities are the backbone of the state and with several Fleurieu Peninsula up for the South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year award nominations, its time to get voting. Photo: Matt Welch. 

With several Fleurieu Peninsula towns up for nomination in the South Australian Agricultural Town of the Year award, it's time for the community to get voting.

AG Town of the Year voting now open

The Victor Harbor Roos faced off with the Port Elliot/Goolwa Magpies and a great match. Photo: Sophie Conlon.  

Round 11 of the Great Southern Football League's Men's A Grade competition saw big wins and some upsets.

Roos continue winning ways, Eagles dominate in Round 11

The new president Jan Lawrence presented past president Wendy Lippett with a past president pin 

Jan Lawrence is the new president for the Goolwa Rotary Club

Goolwa Rotary Club welcomes new president, board at intimate change over dinner

Nathan, with his wife Susana and daughters Hayley 4, and Georgia 1, recently enjoyed a walk through nature. Picture: Supplied 

Nathan Cunningham is more than his corporate persona and is excited to meet the community.

Nathan's a family man with an important role in the Yankalilla community

Smaller centres as well as mobile clinics will replace the larger SA Health vaccination clinics as operations begin to wind down to manage a lesser load.

SA Health to scale down vax clinics

It was another great weekend of netball for all teams in the Great Southern Netball Association

Big wins for GSNA netballers in round 11

Good news for seniors with the age pension cut off points and the deeming rate thresholds increasing from July 1. Picture: Shutterstock.

Good news for seniors with the age pension cut off points and the deeming rate thresholds increasing from July 1.

Current market turbulence has a silver lining for seniors

With efficient devices you don't need much power to run essentials. Photo: Shutterstock

Camping through a blackout with the 12V and USB devices

GLOW: Alex Fevola says achieving a glowing complexion as you age is all about selecting the right products and not overthinking it - sometimes less is more. Photo: Supplied

How to apply make-up to mature skin

Most species of cacti and succulents can be grown in pots, but greatest affect is achieved through group plantings. Picture: Shutterstock.

The Australian climate lends itself to growing cacti and succulents.

Cacti and succulents, perfect plants for the lazy gardener

SMILE: Preventative dental care is just as important for our pets. Picture: Shutterstock.

Preventative dental care is just as important for our pets.

Tooth is pets can benefit from having their teeth brushed too

Globally, food transport accounts for three billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions every year. Picture: Shutterstock.

Globally, food transport accounts for three billion tonnes of CO2-equivalent emissions every year.