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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?

Rhainer Lawrence with a photo of her late twin sister Skylar who died of meningococcal disease aged 33 months. 

Five years after losing their young daughter to a 'silent killer', a family is speaking about their heartbreak.

'None of us could comprehend she was gone': Family shares heartbreak of losing tiny twin

Deadly Science CEO Corey Tutt with boxes of resources bound for schools. Picture:Supplied

From Lego bricks to telescopes, Deadly Science sends packages to spark curiosity and learning, addressing wide-spread under-resourcing at rural schools

How Deadly Science connects students to Australia's first scientists

Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The Albanese government can and must immediately implement the recommendations of this interim report, to ensure the inquiry is a success.

We need action, not lip service, on veteran suicides

A defiant Scott Morrison has rejected calls for his resignation, but could face a parliamentary probe. Picture: James Croucher

The Governor-General says he had 'no reason' to believe Scott Morrison's appointments would be kept secret.

Morrison could be referred to a powerful parliamentary committee

Governor-General David Hurley. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Former Senator Rex Patrick said General Hurley was "complicit" in the scandal.

Governor-General defends role in ministry scandal

The Chats dial up the punk and attitude

Images from the pages of the Port Lincoln Times featuring the Tunarama Festival between 1962 and 2020.

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: Tunarama memories | GALLERY

INFECTED: Evidence of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox virus has been discovered. Picture: AP

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Evidence of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox virus has been discovered.

Pet dog catches Monkeypox after sleeping next to infected owners

"I was steering the ship in the middle of the Tempest."

Best Scott Morrison memes and tweets

"The Governor General was in effect complicit to a conspiracy to defraud the parliament"

'Other things we don't know about': former senator joins Albanese in slamming Morrison

Scott Morrison has brushed off calls to resign from Federal Parliament. Picture: Screenshot.

Mr Morrison said there was a public and political expectation that the prime minister took responsibility for everything.

'I did what I thought was necessary': Scott Morrison refuses to resign

A look at the photos that made the news throughout May, 1993.

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: 1993 | GALLERY

SCIENCE: Scientists say Tasmanian tigers could be reintroduced into Tasmania within 10 years. Picture: National Film and Sound Archive

Science would bring back the Tasmanian tiger within a decade.

Could the Tasmanian tiger really be brought back from the dead by scientists?

A wet spring and potentially wet summer are on the cards, but a UOW expert believes there's still hope for sunny days to prevail.

'Not what we want to hear': Another wet spring on the cards

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused the former government of trashing Australian democracy. Picture: James Croucher

Coalition figures are split on whether Scott Morrison should quit politics amid the scandal

Secret portfolios scandal prompts calls for Morrison to resign

The kids were absolutely loving the Port Lincoln Show. 

The event has been labelled a wonderful return to normality.

Port Lincoln Show returns to full strength and labelled a success

GOING UP: The number of overseas departures and arrivals into Australia is soaring. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Overseas departures and arrivals numbers soar as people learn to live with COVID-19.

Europe and Bali top the list: Family reunions back on as Aussies head overseas

Former NRL player Brett Finch faces sentence on one charge of sharing child abuse material. (MEDIANET IMAGES PHOTO)

Ex-NRL star admits child abuse charge

The Victorian government may set up exclusion zones following protests outside several hospitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorian hospital exclusion-zone push

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New rules will ease reporting for more than 5000 charities in Queensland, Shannon Fentiman says. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Qld govt cuts red tape for charity groups

Scan the QR code for more South Australian properties

Large home, great location

The federal government has offered funding for mental health services in the wake of the NSW floods. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

Mental health help for NSW flood victims

The Local Government Association banner encouraging locals to nominate themselves and run for office. Picture supplied 

A guide how to run as a councillor or mayor in your local government election.

How to run for your council in South Australia

It's a day to remember the brave sacrifices made in the Vietnam War and maybe over a beverage lend a listening ear to a mate who served.

Port Lincoln RSL set to honour those who served on Vietnam Veterans' Day

Plenty to look forward to this week around the region.

Discover what's on around the region

A new service to support South Australia's small and family business sector has just been launched by the State Government. Picture: Shutterstock 

The Office for Small and Family Business was launched by Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs Andrea Michaels on Tuesday, August 16.

State Government launches new office to support small and family business

Clare Scrivens checks out the aquaculture program at Port Lincoln High School. Picture: Supplied

Training students for future careers in aquaculture

School aquaculture programs set to have licence fee waived

A Waste Management Strategy workshop will take place this week and the aim will be to discuss problems, opportunities and visions in how to improve the Eyre Peninsula's waste disposal.

Target on waste reduction

Weekend warriors: Tim Pobke, Adam Sullivan and Andrew Tiller. Photo: Val Sharrad.

A par round was played on Saturday at the Port Lincoln Golf Club.

Wintry conditions prevail at Port Lincoln Golf Club

SUPPLIES: Energy and Mining Minister Tom Koutsantonis, left, Nyrstar smelter chief Dale Webb, Eyre Trading managing director Danny Bartlett and Independent Stuart MP Geoff Brock discuss the new contract.

Gloves and goggles, boots and barriers ... Port Pirie firm supplies items to Nyrstar

'Green' revolution rolls on with $7m contract for Port Pirie firm

Encounter Youth has included vaping education in its Empower Education program to teach students the dangers of picking up an e-cigarette. Picture: Shutterstock 

Encounter Youth is the largest provider of specialist Alcohol & Other Drug education in SA.

Encounter Youth rolls out vaping education around the state

Yumbah Aquaculture produces these abalone from pellet to and plate at its onshore farming operations in Port Lincoln, Kangaroo Island and interstate. Picture: Yumbah Aquaculture

Yumbah Sea Farms mussels, Cameron of Tasmania oysters and for Yumbah Tiger Abalone win awards at Tassie.

Yumbah wins shellfish trifecta at Tasmanian awards

Acting F.A.S.T means you have more chance of survival and a good recovery. Picture: Shutterstock

Stroke is always a medical emergency, there is never time to waste.

Do you know the F.A.S.T way with strokes to protect 'Precious Moments'

Will you put your hand up to stand for council in the upcoming elections? Picture: Shutterstock

Nominations will run from August 23 to noon on September 6

Want to put your hand up for Port Lincoln council? It's time to register

The location of the preferred site for the Eyre Peninsual desalination plant at Sleaford West. Picture: Supplied

Point Boston has been chosen a back-up site in cast the preferred site proves unfeasible.

Sleaford West site recommended for Eyre Peninsula desal plant

SA Police are search for this 2013 Honda CRF dirt bike and other personal items which were taken from a shed on Burton Street, Cowell. Picture supplied.

Thefts and speed are two areas SA Police are targeting on the Eyre Peninsula

Police warn of thefts, speeding across Eyre Peninsula

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

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?

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

Marcia Garbin (left) and Grace Lattrez from L'Anse French Cafe and Croissanterie. Pictures: Lachlan Smith

Food stalls, machinery and equipment were all on display

Fine weather brings in big crowds for Eyre Peninsula Field Days

TROUBLE: Varroa mite has emerged in Australia, creating a large concern for beekeepers, most pollinated crops and quite likely, the rest of the Australian population. Photo: Shutterstock

While the fight against varroa mite has been admirable, it's another blow to beekeepers.

The battle for the bees will sting us

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

You won't find the government calling for ScoMo to go-go. He's their best asset

Queues at the Woden Centrelink at the height of the pandemic. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australians are more likely to be employed than shunned for years to come. It means future employments rates are more likely to start with a "2", a "3" or a "4" than a "5".

Unemployment is set to stay below 5% for years to come

The very real exchange scammers had with my mum. Thankfully she couldn't be fooled. Picture: Supplied.

It started with "Hi mum, I've changed provider temporarily have this number".

'Hi Mum' scam almost became a reality for my mum

Scott Morrison inserted the arc of autocracy into his own cabinet

INSEPARABLE: ACM journalist James Tugwell in his beloved pine green cords. Picture: Sharon Bennett

How to mend more than a broken heart

Don't underestimate Teflon Don, he's angling for a comeback

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

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