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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?

A scene from The Conference. Picture: Supplied

The banality of evil is made chillingly contemporary.

Subtle, painstaking and precise

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

An epic journey for health and friendship is about to hit the road.

Two women with the 'wheelpower' to tackle cancer

SOUTHPAWS UNITE: August 13 is celebrated each year by left-handers and their allies.

In most languages, the word for 'lefthandedness' is synonomous with evil and suspicion. But throughout history there have been areas were left-handers have excelled!

The history of 'wrong-handedness': International Lefthanders Day

Hendrika Genderen in a scene from Everybody's Oma. Picture: Bonsai Films

Documentary maker Jason Van Genderen tells his family's story in this warm, emotional story of family love and resilience.

An emotional story of familial love

6 Festivals features music and performances by a handful of current headline bands. Picture: Supplied

Canberra producer Shannon Wilson-McClinton is confident the film hits the right note.

A coming-of-age story set to the soundtrack of music festivals

Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack get to know each other in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Picture: Supplied

Why do we deprive ourselves of pleasure, she asks.

Why Emma Thompson wants us to talk about sex

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

Poliovirus has been detected in sewage in parts of London and New York. Should the world be concerned of its spread?

Polio vaccine campaign launched in UK for first time in 40 years

The bar staff, kitchen crew, and team of waitresses came together with Madeline to make the night successful. Picture: Sophie Conlon

Madeline Dell'oro, who owns Events By Madeline & Co, hosted a dinner to Fork Cancer at the Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club on Thursday, August 11.

Community unites to support Longest Table fundraising event

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare arriving at a press conference to address teacher shortages with state and territory education ministers. Picture: James Croucher

A priority national action plan is to be developed by year's end to address the nation's teacher shortage crisis.

'Screaming out for reform', ministers seek urgent teacher action plan

HALLUCINATING: The female juvenile bear was found to be under the influence of a psychotropic honey. Picture: supplied

The bear can be seen wobbling, whining, and panting heavily under the intoxicating influence of "mad honey".

Watch: Bear staggers under influence of hallucinogenic honey

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

The animal tried to get through the front gates of the embassy's compound on Thursday, failed and tried again and then gave up.

Ukraine's new ally - a confused kangaroo in Canberra

Crowded House's Dreamers Are Waiting national tour will begin in Darwin on October 29 and end in Perth on November 27 with concerts in Canberra, Wollongong, Sydney and Melbourne. 

Australian music legends Crowded House are making their way Down Under this spring.

Hey Now, Hey Now! Crowded House announce regional Australian tour dates

NSW Premier Dominic Perrotte. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

One in five people who work in NSW parliament have experienced sexual harassment in the last five years.

NSW parliament has become toxic: Perrottet

Using antibiotics for the flu or COVID-19 can harm the patient and contribute to antibiotic resistance

'A wicked problem': Doctors warn against antibiotic overuse in bumper flu season

Education Minister Jason Clare will work on a national approach to education workforce shortages. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Stop bagging teachers: education minister

TOP TASTES: (clockwise from top left) Kylie Minogue, P!nk and George Clooney are among the celebrities to launch their own alcohol brand. Pictures: Twitter, Instagram/@kyliewines, @pink, @casamigos

'I wanted to make a rose that celebrated our marital bliss': INXS' Kirk Pengilly.

Whet your Whistle: Celebrity signature booze lines overtake makeup and perfume

Pharmacy Guild says anti-virals without prescription will relieve pressure on clinics; but GP's are pushing back

Health Emergency: Make COVID-19 anti-virals available without prescription

Chloe and Dominic ready to get to work at Victor Harbor's new Hungry Jacks Restaurant. Picture: Matt Welch. 

The new store opened at lunchtime on Thursday, August 11.

Community welcomes long awaited Hungry Jack's with open arms

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People wait outside of Canberra Airport after a man fired a gun inside the terminal. Picture: Keegan Carroll

A man is in custody after apparently firing several shots in Canberra airport's terminal this afternoon.

Gunman fires shots in Canberra Airport terminal

Passengers were forced to leave the terminal after reports of shots at Canberra Airport. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Canberra Airport reopens after shooting

The study looked at pregnant women's reactions to mRNA vaccines after their second dose. (Tracey Nearmy/AAP PHOTOS)

Study confirms mRNA vax safe in pregnancy

About 60,000 people took part in the 50th edition of Sydney's City2Surf fun run on Sunday. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS)

City2Surf returns after two-year hiatus

Kidney Health Australia's longest running event, the Kidney Kar Rally, returns for its 33rd year.

From Cairns to Dubbo: this rally is a life changer

SA's natural environment, and in particular its wild places, need protection and local champions have stepped forward, such as in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island where Sanderson Bay, pictured, was threatened by private development. Picture: Quentin Chester

Nominations are now open for the 2022 South Australia Environment Awards.

Nominate your local nature champions for SA Environment Awards

STUDY: Arthritis is more common among residents of South Australia than in the rest of Australia.

Number-cruncher says country South Australian residents are in poorer health

Some South Australian country residents older and less healthy: Census

There has been a vehicle accident at Victor Harbor Road and Pambula Road, Mount Jagged.

Vehicle accident on Victor Harbor Road

"Rating levels are influenced by a number of factors, including inflation and council's operational requirements." The City of Victor Harbor have explained their rate increase after community members asked questions to The Times. Photo: COVH.

The City Victor Harbor adopted its 2022/23 Annual Business Plan and Budget in July 2022 and announced a 4.7% rate rise which has seen several community members unhappy with the increase.

City of Victor Harbor breakdown rate increase after community questions

Where does the future lie - electric cars or hydrogen? Picture: Shutterstock

The duelling decarbonisation ideas have come to the fore after brave predictions by the electric-car sector and hydrogen industry.

Hydrogen versus electric - which will be the car fuel of the future?

An artist expression of the Victor Harbor Road upgrades. 

Member for Mawson, Leon Bignell and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Energy and Mining, Tom Koutsantonis MP have said the $685 million Victor Harbor Road upgrade project is progressing along well.

Victor Harbor Road upgrades progressing well

The upgrade will aim to assist and promote Goolwa along with surrounding areas as a boating destination. Picture: Alexandrina Council. 

Alexandrina Council have announced upgrades to the Beacon 19 Boat Ramp which will aim to assist and promote Goolwa along with surrounding areas as a boating destination.

Alexandrina Council announce Beacon 19 Boat Ramp upgrades

The Fleurieu community is being urged to be cautious when travelling on Winery Road near the Finniss River as there is flooding over the road. Picture: Glenn Creecy. 

The Fleurieu community is being urged to be cautious when travelling on Winery Road near the Finniss River as there is flooding over the road.

Flooding on Winery Road at Finniss River Catchment

Country Fire Service appliances at the ready at the Kingscote CFS brigade station on Kangaroo Island. Picture: Stan Gorton 

CFS volunteers have attended approximately 1000 medical incidents in the past year, a concern for mental health.

CFS chief raises concerns about increased demand on volunteers

Victor Harbor's Stihl Shop have announced a new battery ride on mower line is now available in store.

Battery powered ride on movers zoom into the Fleurieu

Adelaide Lightning player Brooke Basham and Basketball SA's Rachel with the Port Elliot Primary School year 5/6 girls SAPSASA basketball team. Picture: Sophie Conlon

Physical education teacher Trina Doig organised the session and said it was important for young girls to have sporting role models, who encouraged them to continue playing.

Basham a positive role model for Port Elliot Primary girls

The Times salesman, Ben Astbury donating blood. Great job Ben! Picture: Supplied. 

With the pop up Victor Harbor Blood Donor Clinic in town, The Times salesman, Ben Astbury gave back to the community he loves.

Blood donations needed with one in three Victor Harbor needing blood in their lifetime

The Currency Creek Bridge will have restoration and reinforcement works to ensure its longevity.

Unique Currency Creek Bridge to undergo restoration process

Seniors: From back left, assistant coach Q Munro, M Cooper, N Barnett, J Sacaran, K Taylor, J Church, B Bainbridge, J Warren, K John, Coach J Peters, front, H Scott, M Engleson, B Sinclair, J Harris, S Barth, L Beaton.

Southern Breakers soccer match reports, August 6.

Southern Breakers win league title

The group planted 3,000 seedlings at Deep Creek National Park in July to help protect threatened bird species and offset carbon emissions from the WOMADelaide festival. Picture: Supplied 

The Back from the Brink project, by the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape board, aims to revegetate local areas to reduce the risk of extinction for 39 Matters of National Environmental Significance.

3,000 seedlings planted at Deep Creek help threatened species, offset WOMADelaide emissions

Jake Connor with his Most Innovate Farmer Award. Congratulations! Picture: John Kruger.

Several Fleurieu Peninsula based companies have rose to the top at the 2022 South Australian Dairy Awards.

Fleurieu Peninsula farmers and processors clean up at 2022 South Australian Dairy Awards

SeaLink plans an estimated $50 million in new larger drive-through ferries delivering a faster service and upgraded infrastructure. Picture supplied 

Near-gale-force winds and vessel maintenance play havoc with ferry schedules to Kangaroo Island.

New boats, port infrastructure on way for SeaLink KI ferry service

For 2022-23 the report predicts much of the same trends and outlooks that have been seen in the previous two years. Picture: File

A report summarising water trading activity for the Murray-Darling Basin through 2021-22 which also provides insight for the 2022-23 year has been released.

Another successful year for Murray-Darling Basin irrigators predicted

The US delegation's visit to Taiwan comes less than two weeks after Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit. (AP PHOTO)

More US lawmakers visiting Taiwan

The scuffles came after Raila Odinga's camp claimed the tallying centre was the "scene of a crime". (AP PHOTO)

Scuffles slow tallying in Kenya's election

Richard Marles says the global community is hoping for a return to calm in the Taiwan Strait. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Improved China ties still possible: Marles

Chris Bowen says the emissions reduction objective sends a clear message to energy companies. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

New objective to make difference: Bowen

Greens leader Adam Bandt will attend the government's two-day jobs and skills summit in September. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Greens will attend jobs and skills summit

Donald Trump is under federal investigation for possible violations of the US Espionage Act. (AP PHOTO)

Trump's Mar-a-Lago a security 'nightmare'

Raila Odinga is leading William Ruto 54 per cent to 45 per cent in Kenya's presidential election. (AP PHOTO)

Odinga ahead in Kenya's presidential race

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has accused the ABC of lacking fairness in its Voice referendum coverage. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

ABC on Voice 'deeply troubling': Price

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak are battling to become Britain's next prime minister. (EPA PHOTO)