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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?

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

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

Aswath Chavittupara and Prasitha Sasidharan say their daughter's death must not be in vain.

WA girl's family await answers at inquest

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

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

An enthusiastic and colourful group attended the first Witchcliffe Solstice Banquet on December 21, 2021. Photos: Jodie Berry

An enthusiastic and colourful group of 40 attended the inaugural Witchcliffe Solstice Banquet at the town's Druids Hall this week.

Guests kick up their heels at inaugural Witchcliffe Solstice Banquet | Photos

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

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River has declared a Harvest, Vehicle Movement, Hot Works and Combustion Engines Ban for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, with potential for a Total Fire Ban to also be declared ahead of a forecast heatwave.

Shire issues ban on hot works, vehicle movement, harvest activities ahead of heatwave

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

Bill and Jenny Bunbury (left) with River Angels founder Lynda Donovan and committee member Sandra Lewis (right). Photos: Linda McKellar

Members of the Augusta Margaret River community gathered at Margaret River Lifestyle Village on Thursday to celebrate a decade of local cancer support service, River Angels.

Decade of dedication: River Angels 10th birthday | Photos

WA Police say further inquiries have ascertained that Mr Marshall was NOT sighted in the Margaret River townsite yesterday afternoon. Last known sighting was the morning of 8 December 2021.

Urgent welfare concerns for man last seen in Margaret River

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

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

The second annual Gracetown Kite Festival sponsored by Flor Marché was held on Sunday November 28 at Gracetown Oval.

Perfect skies for second Gracetown Kite Festival | Photos

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

GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT: Women's cricket coordinator Rachel Norman, left, and Cricket WA representative Steve Phillippe, right, with the girls and women who have started Busselton-Margaret River's first women's cricket competition. Photo supplied.

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The Sunset Scorchers competition has already attracted 15 players and is seeking all interested girls and women to take part.

Women's cricket kicks off in South West

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Extra resources have been directed to help process Australia's visa backlog from Afghanistan. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Visa backlog marks Kabul fall anniversary

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

Canberra Airport reopens after shooting

A new Greens bill to parliament proposes closing Victoria's three remaining coal plants by 2030. (Mal Fairclough/AAP PHOTOS)

Greens pitch Vic coal plants' 8yr closure

A Queensland man is expected to be questioned over the death of a woman in Townsville. (Ronnie Amini/AAP PHOTOS)

Qld man questioned over woman's death

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

Man charged over Canberra airport shooting

Raising Awareness: Debbie Van der Baan will walk the City2Surf with family and friends on Sunday, wearing a shirt with a picture of daughter Jen on it, to raise awareness for mental health. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers   

When she hears a song that her daughter liked, the tears return.

'She was so loved, if only she knew how much'

The WA State Government has announced it will create the world's longest continuously connected electric highway.

WA to develop 'World's longest electric highway'

Local legend: Margaret River Men's Shed member Ross Mars stepped in to help restore some planter boxes for the Margaret River Intergenerational Playgroup.

The Margaret River Intergenerational Playgroup had a chance to say thanks for some help provided by the Men's Shed.

Men's Shed help sorts out playgroup planters

Volod & Regina (centre) receive the gift of music from Ian Parmenter. Also on the calendar was a concert at Margaret River Uniting Church with Ukrainian-born Anna Bogachova and Japanese violinist, Akiko Miyazawa.

The Margaret River community welcomed a couple of opportunities to connect with different cultures this month, starting with a special visit to town by a family recently relocated to Nannup from war-torn Ukraine.

Warm welcome for Ukrainian friends

Kenzie Manson, Abbie Kirkham, Imogen Freeman, Grace Martin, Samara Jackman, Sophie Morrison and Chaise Fowler (Honey Towers-Hammond not pictured). Picture: Morrison Photography


Six Margaret River Senior High School and two Margaret River Primary School equestrians are making waves thanks to some stellar displays of skill in Perth competitions this year.

Margaret River's young riders bring home victories

Ashlee and Mat Davey are competing in Group 1 of the latest season of My Kitchen Rules. Picture: Supplied

A Margaret River region couple have graced Australian television screens this week for the first episodes of home-cooking competition and reality TV show, My Kitchen Rules.

Reality TV rules for Margaret River foodies | Video

A charity hiking challenge in October will see around 1,200 people tackle a 35km trek from Hamelin Bay to Prevelly to raise funds for Beyond Blue.

Coastrek moves to Margaret River for Beyond Blue

Cowaramup juniors show guts and grit in derby clash

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

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

Frog Warriors: Gabriel Gant and Louis Gordon with a frog from the pitfall traps. Picture: Supplied

Students at Margaret River Independent School are becoming frog experts thanks to a monitoring program on campus.

Frog warriors hop back into research program

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

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

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

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

Definitely not Mick McDonald. Photo: Pexels

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If nothing else, it'll help protect our ravaged face from the ravages of winter.

Growing a beard to beat the cold

We've retired from any dating,whether it be online or anywhere else.