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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?

Ravi (pictured) escaped his enclosure in Adelaide Zoo on Friday, August 12, 2022. Photo: Adelaide Zoo.

The seven-year-old panda, named Ravi, escaped from its enclosure in Adelaide Zoo, in the city's CBD, on Friday, August 12.

Escaped Red Panda is caught after two days on the run and ready to mate

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

IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN: About one in 20 will experience some sort of long-COVID symptoms. Picture: iStock/Mladen Zivkovic

Around one in 20 people will experience long COVID, but experts are still learning what it is.

The rise of 'Flurona': Long-COVID increases risk of experiencing flu and coronavirus together

The way to stop inflation isn't straightforward. Picture:Shutterstock

A survey of leading economists has found the path isn't quite clear

'It's important not to overreact': Australia's top economists on how to fix high inflation

Typical weekly household transport costs have risen to more than $400 in capital cities. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Typical weekly household transport costs also grew to $342.98 in the regions.

Aust drivers' fuel costs hit $100 a week

A scene from The Conference. Picture: Supplied

The banality of evil is made chillingly contemporary.

Subtle, painstaking and precise

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

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

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 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

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Kumanjayi Walker, 19, died after Constable Zachary Rolfe shot him three times. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

NT inquest revised amid community tensions

A man has been charged over a shooting incident at Canberra airport at the weekend. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Alleged Canberra airport shooter detained

Walt Secord is standing aside from the shadow ministry. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW Labor MP steps down amid allegations

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

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

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

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

Nev Sheather headed up Bonython Against Drones which went head to head with Wing delivery drones. Picture: Laura Corrigan 

Bonython Against Drones made a lot of noise and they were heard.

'Not in my sky': Drone delivery service backlash

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan

This isn't just a story about flying take-out.

What's the buzz about delivery drones?

Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler

Hundreds of thousands of native animals are killed on Tasmania's road every year. In this week's Voice of Real Australia podcast episode we meet the people trying to change that.

The Roadkill State

More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels

The goldfields were a dangerous place in the 19th century particularly for Chinese miners.

What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?

Farmer Bryan Meredith doesn't think it's a good idea to let people camp with cows. 

Fishers say it's public land, farmers want to know who'll clean up the mess.

The stoush that's dividing fishers and farmers

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

Public land where cows graze has been opened up for camping causing conflict between farmers who manage the land and fishers who want access to the river.

Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A bright red heart banner attched to the second story of the boarded up Newcastle Permanent buliding in Lismore. Picture: Marina Neil

"We have to address climate change. If we don't, all this sort of stuff is going to get worse and it's going to get increasingly difficult to deal with."