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Lanie Tindale

Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey presents to local government leaders from around Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

"It is time for you to step up and nominate your person who is worthy of an Australian of the Year."

How Val sold the Queen on her first aid mission for drivers

Alexandra Bernard

Shanna Whan has used her Local Hero award to help amplify her message about alcohol use in rural Australia. Picture: Supplied.

Shanna Whan has used her award to help raise increased awareness for her cause.

Boost for Shanna's message about booze in the bush

Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour is the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile service providing free health and medical care to the homeless. Picture: australianoftheyear.org.au

Daniel Nour has had opportunities "you don't want to miss".

How street medic Dr Daniel keeps the fire burning

Sue and Lloyd Clarke, Queensland's 2022 Australians of the Year, used daughter Hannah Clarke's footprints, below, as an emblem for their anti-family violence foundation, Small Steps 4 Hannah. 

Meet the bold, brave and brilliant achievers in line to be named the 2022 Australian of the Year.

Nine inspiring Aussies leading the way

Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Meet the grassroots go-getters in the running to be named Australia's Local Hero at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards.

Our 'can-do' community champions

Bruce French's 55 years of research into edible plants has culminated in a global database. Mr French, below, is Tasmania's Senior Australian of the Year for 2022. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Meet the selfless and tireless finalists for the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25.

When life's work creates a lasting legacy

Sean Dondas, below, and his brothers were left in foster care when his mum Saluna died of cervical cancer. The tragedy led him to youth charity Canteen, where he became a board member.

Meet the energetic and enterprising finalists for the 2022 Young Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25

Leading a new generation of inspiration

Clockwise from bottom left; the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year Awards winnners, Shanna Whan, Daniel Nour, Abla Kadous and NSW Australian of the Year Veena Sahajwalla.

The 2022 NSW Australian of the Year awards were announced in a ceremony at Luna Park, Sydney on Monday night

Professor Veena Sahajwalla named NSW Australian of the Year

AND THE NOMINEES ARE: The 16 finalists for the NSW Australian of the Year categories. Images: Supplied

"The NSW nominees are an extraordinary group of people"

Where to watch the NSW Australian of the Year Awards

Kayla Osborne

Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rosemary Kariuki said her life changed for the better after being named as a Local Hero at this year's Australian of the Year Awards.

Local Hero Award winner encourages people to nominate worthy Aussies

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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?

Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Picture: Shutterstock

Olivia Newton-John's hopelessly devoted fans have remembered her as a friend, a great talent and an inspiration.

Hopelessly devoted to Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed on the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975. Photo: Seven West Media via Getty Images.

Newton-John was just 26 years old when she was interviewed by presenter Jeffrey James for the Sounds Unlimited TV show in Sydney in December, 1975.

'Lots to Do': Watch Olivia Newton-John on the cusp of superstardom

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews (far left) with Olivia Newton-John. Picture: Twitter/@DanielAndrewsMP

Her enduring legacy is expected to be honoured with a state memorial

'One in a million': Olivia Newton-John's family to be offered state funeral

FAN FAVOURITE: Olivia Newton-John as 'Sandy' and John Travolta as 'Danny' during the final scene in Grease. Picture: Supplied

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The movie that keeps bringing in the fans is an ageless bouquet to a golden era

We're still hopelessly devoted to Grease 44 years later

MEMORIES: Delta Goodrem, Mariah Carey and Kylie Minogue have shared tributes to Olivia Newton-John. Pictures: Instagram, Twitter/@deltagoodrem, @mariahcareyau, @kylieminogue, @nfsaonline

Australian legend Newton-John's death has resonated around the world.

My friend, my mentor: Heartfelt tributes flowing for Olivia Newton-John

NSW treasurer Matt Kean has been elected deputy leader of the state's Liberal Party. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Kean elected NSW deputy Liberal leader

The moment masking up wasn't a legal requirement, social distancing went out the window with it.

Post-COVID? Not sure we're there just yet

Experience the adventure: Dolphin Discovery Centre swim tour guide Kathy Thomson. Photo: Pip Waller. 

From retiree to dolphin tour guide: Kathy Thomson shares the experience of a lifetime

Olivia Newton-John and former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu unveil a plaque at the Opening of the Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Centre at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne on June 22, 2012. Photo: AAP

ONJ Cancer Wellness and Research Centre to continue her life's work

Olivia Newton-John leaves behind an inspiring legacy with her cancer journey

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

Looking back: 2011 Margaret River Bushfires | Video

LESS CONFUSION: The new Fire Danger Rating System introduced across Australia will be easier to understand, authorities say. Picture: Supplied

Fewer false alarms will lead to more accurate ratings: Firefighters.

Confusing ratings ditched ahead of upcoming bushfire danger period

A NSW government plan would see the brumby population in Kosciuszko National Park shrink to 3000.

Brumbies numbers to shrink in Snowy Mts

Olivia Newton John, 73, has died in the US, peacefully and surrounded by her family. (AP PHOTO)

Tributes flow for the Grease star and multi-platinum selling singer.

Singer, actress Olivia Newton-John dies at 73

Fighting for Life team members Lee Fazzolari, Claudia Panuccio, Orlando Fazzolari and Marie Ottrey.

PHOTOS: Relay for Life smashes fundraising goal

Latvia's Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics has met with Penny Wong to share China concerns. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

China ripples felt as far as Europe

DANGER An "incredibly dangerous" collapse at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday is now under investigation by authorities. Picture: Twitter/@FitzySA

Councillor "absolutely furious" and calls for action.

Oval collapse under investigation

The Murrumbidgee River has risen almost one metre in the past day.

Flood warnings issued for major river

John Barilaro will front an inquiry examining his controversial appointment to a US trade role. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

The ongoing saga has already claimed the scalp of former deputy Liberal leader Stuart Ayres.

Premier positive on US role: John Barilaro

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NSW Attorney General Mark Speakman says a ban is needed on the "distressing" Nazi swastika. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW closer to banning Nazi hate symbol

Queensland police have been accused of not following proper procedures in a murder investigation. (Samantha Manchee/AAP PHOTOS)

Queensland man to stand trial for murder

Cancer Council Victoria wants consumers to beware of health-oriented marketing claims for alcohol. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Healthy alcohol 'spin' misleads consumers

Traineeships on offer at Alcoa's refineries

Donna Adams will become Tasmania's first female police commissioner in the force's 125-year history. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Tas appoints first female police chief

Idle: Main Roads equipment sat temporarily idle after a federal court injunction was put on the southern section of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road on August 5. Picture: David Bailey.

Work injunction dismissed

Expansion: South32 have applied to expand its mining area at maintenance work at its Worsley refinery. 

More time to comment on EPA review

Nursery: Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group committee member Evelyn Taylor with a Tuart seedling in the newly restored nursery. Picture: Jemillah Dawson.

Settlement being restored

Activists: Friends of the Gelorup Corridor met again on Sunday August 7 to continue support for the environment. Pictures: David Bailey.

Court injunction sees construction stop in Gelorup

Winners:Iona, James and Millie chose the winning name 'Ningaloo' for the Royal Flying Doctor Service's newest jet in a name-the-plane competition. Pictures: Supplied.

Once in a lifetime opportunity for Bunbury's Iona

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

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

SORTED: The students will help to recycle 85% of Eaton Primary School's waste. Picture: Supplied.

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'Our passion for the planet'

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

FRIENDS: The aim is for Nina (right) to ride the final kilometre to complete the journey with Karen. Picture: Facebook.

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