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ON TRACK: Corryong-born and Riverina-raised country music legend Lee Kernaghan is the focus on a new film Boy From The Bush, a documentary meets road movie, which is out in cinemas nationwide on Thursday.

Lee Kernaghan's new documentary road movie delves into the hitmaker's storied career

Boy From The Bush lights up the silver screen

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?

Lower house independents - from left: Sophie Scamps, Allegra Spender, Kylea Tink, Zali Stegall and Monique Ryan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Some will emerge as green-blue teal while others may seem more like blue-green.

One key tool for teals as varying shades emerge

Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian speaks at the National Press Club. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Despite Xiao's address and nascent ministerial-level talks, tensions between Australia and China are perilous.

Ambassador offers little to ease fears of a worried West

Australians are getting slugged at the checkout because of nonsensical decisions. Picture: Shutterstock

It would almost be funny if it wasn't so pointless and costly, but this policy's sole aim is driving up prices

Why would the government deliberately make things more expensive?

Tamboran Resources has claimed the Beetaloo sub-basin represents the "single largest emissions reduction project in Australia".

Aust should drop global warming target because it's 'unattainable': Gas company

Lawson Milligan, North Maclean demonstrates a lying down whip crack. 

Some young arms were giving their best at the Ekka's whipcracking competition.

From just two- to 14-years-old: See these young guns crack the whip

Hayden Bridger with his famous pie shop, 'Hayden's Pies'. Picture: Tom McGann. 

Hayden Bridger is the king of pies, but how did a local Shoalhaven family build one of the most popular pie shops on the South Coast?

How one Shoalhaven family conquered the pie world

File image of woman wearing a mask. Picture:Sylvia Liber

'Long COVID' is estimated to affect about 5 per cent of people who contract COVID-19, according to a UNSW study

'Sobering': 1300 Australians are getting 'Long COVID' every day

China's ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The Chinese ambassador has said his nation's military drills were a demonstration that China would not compromise on its position towards Taiwan.

'Absolutely no compromise' with Australia on Taiwan: ambassador

Peter Dutton has been invited to attend the government's jobs and skills summit but won't attend. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Coalition snubs jobs summit as 'stunt'

An Australian fur seal tackling an octopus was a spectacular sight for whale watching cruise passengers on August 6. Photo: Sophia Quach

A seal vigorously attacking an octopus was witnessed by people aboard the Cat Balou Twofold Bay Discovery Cruise, near Eden.

Tentacles thrown in spectacular battle for the seas

 Olivia Newton-John. Photo: The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images

Share your tribute to Australia's sweetheart Olivia Newton-John

The Supermoon emerging from the clouds in 2017. Photo: Adam McLean

The supermoon will appear about 37 per cent brighter than a 'minimoon', experts said

How stargazers can hook a 'Sturgeon Supermoon'

Catch of the day: South Coast seal tackles a Maori octopus, the biggest octopus species in Southern Australia and New Zealand. Photo: sq_snaps

A very daring seal took onlookers by surprise on the weekend, with its calculated attack on a Maori Octopus, the largest Octopus species in Southern Australia.

Seal v Octopus: Spectacular marine mealtime captured by Far South Coast photographer

Looking for a weekend getaway, or even a full-time change of scenery?

Three eye-catching South Coast properties we'd like to call home

Meat prices, including beef, pork and lamb, would rise if foot and mouth outbreak occurred in Australia Picture: Stephen Leonardi

Meat prices would rise, livestock herds would take years to rebuild after foot and mouth outbreak

Forced veganism: No meat if foot and mouth risk became reality

CARING: In 1977 Olivia Newton-John went to Namibia in southwest Africa to help raise awareness of the plight of cheetahs. Picture: Instagram/@therealonj

Star's decade long passion for the natural world.

Olivia Newton-John's fierce crusade for animals, environment

How much more secure are we with new submarines? Picture: Shutterstock 

Does further outsourcing our foreign policy to the US make us more secure?

The nuclear submarine proposal is not getting enough scrutiny

The costings for Scott Morrison's super-for-housing plan were based on limited detail and prepared in a very short timeframe, FOI documents show. Picture: ACM

The Canberra Times requested access under freedom of information laws to any analysis or modelling which Treasury had conducted on the scheme.

Morrison's super-for-housing costings based on 'limited detail': FOI

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Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied

Global sensation Fleurs de Villes is heading to Sydney for the first time with their spectacular FEMMES exhibition in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Destination NSW.

A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied

Global sensation Fleurs de Villes is heading to Sydney for the first time with their 2022 floral series FEMMES in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Destination NSW.

Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.

Enjoy spectacular scenery, historic cities and Kiwi hospitality, leaving everything up to The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International for a fully escorted two weeks.

The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand

Growing in popularity since launching in late 2018, The Lottery Office has consistently offered Australians some epic jackpots.

Australian operator The Lottery Office is offering millions of Aussies the chance to win $588 million in the next USA Mega Lotto draw.

Aussies chance to cash in on a $588 million lottery jackpot

See sights and scenes you have dreamt about all your life from the comfort of the ship, Island Princess.

Get onboard for the cruise of your lifetime

Informal carers, such as a partner or child, play a vital role in allowing people living with dementia to live at home for longer.

A free new education and wellbeing program aims to demystify the concept of respite as part of its mission to help people living with dementia to stay in their own homes for longer.

How planning ahead can help those living with dementia stay at home longer

Take in the spectacular Great Ocean Road, the dramatic Grampians, and the fun and colour of Victoria's great goldrush rural cities on this amazing journey by rail and road.

Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach

TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied

In conjunction with Emerald Cruises, Australian Community Media and Explore are giving away this exciting opportunity.

Last chance to win a cruise - enter now

How does Industry 4.0 factor into the SDGs? We'll be exploring the answer to this question in-depth today.

How do the sustainable development goals factor into industry 4.0?

Our cover: A humpback whale surfaces off Beecroft Peninsular, Jervis Bay. Photo: Maree Clout

Enjoy everything the South Coast has to offer this winter.

South Coast Leisure Times: Winter 2022

This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.

The Lottery Office gives Australians the opportunity to win from multi-million-dollar jackpot draws from across the globe.

Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots

How Aussies can cash in on world's biggest lottery draws

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on this island odyssey, taking in Honolulu, Kahului, Maui, Hilo, Knoa, Nawiliwili Kauai and the Napali coast.

A sun-kissed cruise of the islands of Hawaii

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Take control of your pregnancy journey

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

Gel ball blasters like these ones seized by Australian Border Force officers are marketed online as toys but are illegal. Picture: ABF

Readily available online and often marketed towards kids, this "toy" could land you behind bars in NSW.

This 'toy' is illegal to own and has already landed owners in hot water

Gina Rinehart is partnering with South Korean steel giant POSCO to expand gas in the Surat Basin. (David Moir/AAP PHOTOS)

Mining magnate Rinehart to expand Qld gas

GPs are concerned by a push to allow access to COVID-19 treatments over the counter. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Pharmacies, GPs at odds over antivirals

On the left is a picture of the broken Katherine septic tank lid and the picture on the right was taken by the parent who saved their child who fell into a septic tank in the Barkly region. Picture: NT WorkSafe.

Two children have dangerously fallen into septic tanks owned by commercial businesses in the Northern Territory. Both were saved.

Children fall into septic tanks in two separate incidents

NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell plans to create a stronger career path for classroom teachers. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Plan to restore 'prestige' to NSW teaching

Stalwarts like Andrew Robertson will make sure the Ulladulla Cricket Club is successful.

The new look Ulladulla United Cricket Club is calling all juniors, parents and cricket tragics to join its seniors cricket teams.

United goes into the bat to develop cricket junior talent and aims to give everyone a go

KEEPING STRONG: Huskisson's Christopher Tweed protecting their goal against Basin's Owen Browne. Picture: TAMARA LEE

Heads win 'Toss Aulsebrook Memorial Shield' while Culburra climb in weekend action

Injured: 3-year-old Harlow after breaking her leg at the Boongaree Nature Play Park on Monday. Pictures: Mitch Liddicoat.

Parents launch petition after 3yo 'catapulted' off slide at Berry playground

A sea plane carrying two people has crashed into Coila Lake, Tuross Head.

UPDATE: Two people taken to Moruya Hospital after sea plane 'flips over' on South Coast

DONNA Doyle does not like being under the media spotlight but she does like promoting Ulladulla Soup Kitchen.

Time for the community to step up and support the Ulladulla Soup Kitchen

Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips has opened a Gilmore jobs survey in the lead up to the national Jobs and Skills Summit next month.

Gilmore MP Fiona Phillips has launched the Gilmore Jobs and Skills Summit survey in the lead up to a national summit to be held in Canberra next month.

Gilmore MP launches jobs survey to 'ensure local voices are heard'

South coast surf instructor Matt Hoar in the final of the Australian Surf Championships. Picture: Lighthouse Sports Photography. 

A south coast surf instructor has claimed his first national title on a surfboard he shaped and repaired himself.