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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?

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

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

A 35-year-old man has been jailed for killing his 24-week-old son.

Qld baby killer 'should get payback spear'

Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has apologised over the government's treatment of war veterans. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Minister apologises for failing veterans

CONNECTED: Is there such a thing as too much connectivity, experts ask. Picture: File

It's hard to see why having phones in schools is going to be a good thing: Expert.

From FOMO to NOMOPHOBIA: Why can't we ignore the call?

Radio host Kyle Sandilands (left) and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston (right) welcomed their first child, a boy named Otto, on Thursday morning. Photo: WireImage.

The radio host and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston welcomed their first child, a boy named Otto, on Thursday morning.

Kyle Sandilands welcomes his first child, Otto

A League of their Own streams on Amazon Prime. Picture: Amazon Studios

Surely this baseball remake must prompt we in the Down Under dugout to ask ourselves where are all the shows about our own sports?

Enough baseball. Where are the TV shows about cricket with Boonie, AB?

NEW LOOK: Brisbane rock band Waax incorporated a more melodic approach to their second album At Least I'm Free, which is released on Friday. Picture: Finnian Mullen

Waax freed from rock rules and burning their own trail

CRASH LANDING: Fire fighters from the Corona Fire Department work to control the blaze on the eastbound Californian highway. Picture: Corona Fire Department.

Passersby watch on as the single-engine Cessna crash lands between moving cars.

Watch: Plane narrowly avoids hitting cars during crash landing on busy highway

Victims had fraudulent transactions on their credit card: ACCC.

Toll trolls scamming hundreds of unsuspecting Australians

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government will push ahead with tax cuts for higher-income earners. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Ideas welcome but tax cuts stay: Chalmers

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

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

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A man in his 30s has died with meningococcal disease at Royal Darwin Hospital. (Grenville Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NT man dies with meningococcal disease

Governor-General David Hurley and royal commission chairman Nick Kaldas with the interim report. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

'Fundamental issues' for veteran suicide

Susan Neill-Fraser has lost another appeal bid against her conviction for murdering Bob Chappell. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

High Court rebuffs Neill-Fraser again

A coroner says he will hand down his findings on the Newmarch House inquest early next year. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Newmarch House findings set for 2023

Performance artist Stelarc features in the SWARM exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne. (Luis Ascui/AAP PHOTOS)

Exhibit SWARMs Science Gallery Melbourne

The train gang from Smart Tots Childcare Centre had the first opportunity to play on the Chapman Express. Picture supplied.

The Oaklands Street Community Garden has had its iconic train fixture revamped by Redland residents to get kids involved with gardening.

All aboard at Alex Hills garden

Police Sergeant Rob Duncan has reminded residents to be more security conscious as warm weather approaches.

Sergeant Rob Duncan has reminded residents to think about their home security.

Don't tempt thieves this spring

New owner of the Big Mushroom Fruit Barn Freddie Tarabay has officially reopened the popular fresh produce shop. Picture by Jeremy Cook.

A veteran fruit shop owner has taken over one of the Redlands most iconic fresh produce venues with plans to make the Big Mushroom Fruit Barn better than ever.

Fresh start for Big Mushroom Fruit Barn

Olympic gold medallist Logan Martin was last year's celebrity Sports Dad of the Year. Picture supplied.

This year's Community Sports Dad of the Year winner will be crowned on Father's Day and will acknowledge fathers who have kept community sport alive.

Father's Day honours for sports dads

A render of a seven-storey unit block proposed for Banana Street at Redland Bay. Photo from Economic Devlopment Queensland

An application before the state government proposes building a seven-storey tower at Banana Street.

Seven-storey apartment complex proposed near ferry terminal

The Night Ninjas help get Redland residents experiencing homelessness get meals, supplies and support to get back on their feet. Picture supplied.

A generous group of stealthy Redlanders are providing meals and support for vulnerable residents across the coast.

Redland Night Ninjas deliver hope for homeless

Merv Mortenson and David Brewer are up in arms over a letter they received banning them from calling Redland City Council. Photo by Jordan Crick

Two Birkdale residents have been issued a ban after raising problems with a development at Gardenia Drive.

Birkdale neighbours dispute council ban

Survey data from Mission Australia has revealed that the pandemic has negatively affected the health of 38.8 per cent of Australian youth aged between 15 and 19. 

Mission Australia found last year that pandemic was having a negative effect on young people's health.

Youth urged to respond to national survey

Police cordoned off an address at Capalaba and took a man into custody on Wednesday night. 

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A man is in custody after police cordoned off an address at Capalaba on Wednesday night.

Man in custody after police cordon off Capalaba address

A cricket pitch at William Stewart Park in Thornlands was burned on the weekend. Photos supplied

Cricket players and the community are shaking their heads after a senseless act of vandalism at Thornlands.

'Disgraceful' vandalism ruins Thornlands cricket pitch

Redland City Council is urging local businesses to register their interest online in a free export training course. File image

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Redlands businesses are being given the opportunity to learn more about exporting at a free two-day program.

Redlands businesses urged to register for free export training

Metro South Health and the state health minister have responded to calls for free Rapid Antigen Test distribution centres in the Redlands.

Concession card holders in the Redlands eligible for free Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits will no longer need to travel far to pick them up as distribution centres open at Cleveland and Dunwich.

Free RATs available in Redlands

Tracy Gee features in the Winter 2022 Straddie Arts Trail.

What's on across Redlands Coast - August 10 2022

What's happening across Redlands Coast

Unleaded petrol prices are rising again to almost $2 a litre at some Redlands service stations. File image

Redlands motorists could save more than $18 a litre when filling a 50 litre tank if they look around for cheaper retailers.

Drivers urged to hunt cheap fuel as unleaded prices climb in Redlands

Redlands Rugby Union president Mike King and Division 8 Councillor Tracey Huges under the new shade structures. Picture by Jeremy Cook.

New shade shelters for the Redlands rugby Union club will keep players cool, calm and collected on the bench before they take the field.

Cool shades at Redlands Rugby Union

Christina Bowen made a career switch from policing to real estate. Pictures supplied.

A Mount Cotton police officer has put down her badge after 26 years on the force to take on a new career in real estate.

Police officer swaps badge for house keys

DRAG: Lulu Le Mans shares some make up tips with Collie Nestor, 90, of Wellington Point at the July drag brunch. Lulu said she rolled out of bed and came straight to the gig while Collie said she was keen to learn the craft.

Drag brunch at the Alexandra Hills Hotel, set to become a monthly event

WIN: Drag brunch returns

A man has blown over the legal limit while on an interstate trip to North Stradbroke Island. 

Police have charged a North Stradbroke Island visitor with drink-driving after he returned a blood alcohol reading on 0.071.

Straddie visitor charged with drink-driving

A 35-year-old man was allegedly punched in the head outside a Redlands bottle shop. 

An Ipswich man has been charged with assault after a Dunwich man was allegedly punched outside a Redland bottle shop.

Man allegedly punched outside Redlands bottle shop

Monique Finch (left) had two of four dogs she styles in the best in show lineup at the Pup Cup Dog Grooming Competition in Coffs Harbour. Picture supplied.

A Wellington Point pet stylist has pulled off a rare feat in the dog grooming world with back to back best in groups and a best in show against some of Australia's best groomers.

Pet stylist wins back to back

Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.

Metal health impacts of social media inspire young Australians to quit or reduce use.

The good, bad, ugly sides of social media

Connection: Frank Ward subscribes to every newspaper he possibly can to stay informed and connected to his local community. Picture: MARINA NEIL

Hear from "news junkie" Frank Ward about how local news coverage keeps him connected.

Put your hand up or 'shut up': What drove Frank Ward to council

Next gen: Winemaker Andrew Margan with daughter Alessa Margan and Bonneau the dog at their family business, Margan Wines and Restaurant in Broke in the Hunter Valley. Picture: Simone De Peak

Alessa Margan, parents Lisa and Andrew Margan, and grandfather Eddy De Marco share their hopes, dreams and fears for the future.

'It's a bad time to be a young person': meet Generation Next

Act quickly: University of Newcastle and HMRI viral immunologist, Associate Professor Nathan Bartlett. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

Up to 15,000 Australians are expected to die of COVID-19 this year.

'Unacceptable': Are we becoming desensitised to the number of COVID deaths?

Research: Tamara Tancred, of Newcastle, and Brydie Tancred, from the Central Coast, have participated in a study to help identify who is most at risk of developing bipolar disorder to raise hopes of early intervention.

A SCREENING test for bipolar disorder is one step closer after Australian researchers helped identify "markers" of increased risk in the close relatives of those with the condition.