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Emma McKeon of Australia with one of the six golds she won at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. (AP PHOTO)

Five stars who shone at Birmingham 2022

Birmingham's Raging Bull symbolised a splendid Games that didn't take themselves too seriously. (AP PHOTO)

No bull - Brum's Games were just bostin'

Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Gold and silver for Australia in javelin

Australia's Chef de Mission Petria Thomas (r), wears a mask while watching swimming events. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Some Aussies broke team protocols: Thomas

Oliver Hoare's 1500m gold was one of the most memorable of Australia's 178-medal haul at Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussies are the table-toppers yet again

Horseshoe Falls in Niagara Falls, Canada, could be a Commonwealth Games' beach volleyball backdrop. (EPA PHOTO)

Canada's Hamilton aim to host 100th party

The 2022 Birmingham Games have proved that you don't need new venues to host a successful event. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

CGF hopes 2022 Games success open doors

Melissa Wu (r), pictured with Charli Petrov, is Australia's flagbearer for the closing ceremony. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Wu to carry Australian flag at ceremony

Jian Fang Lay will combine with Minhyung Lee in the table tennis women's doubles gold medal match. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Aussies in action in Birmingham, Day 11

Kelsey-Lee Barber won gold in the javelin on the last day of Commonwealth Games athletics. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Commonwealth Games medals table

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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?

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SURF'S UP: The action-packed World Dog Surfing Championships was held in California, United States. Photo by Jack Owicki. Picture: Jack Owicki/@worlddogsurfing

Sniffing out the best canine surfers in the world.

See the world's best surfing dogs in action

Cattle Council Australia President Lloyd Hick says the new animal disease taskforce needs to 'be proactive, not reactive'.

The peak producer organisation representing Australia's beef cattle producers is calling on the Federal Government to ensure the newly established Exotic Animal Disease Preparedness Taskforce takes active steps to reduce the risk of animal diseases before they happen.

Cattle Council calls for feral animal control as cattle prices continue to fall

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Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones will attend the Pacific Islands Forum economic ministers' meeting. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Climate, pandemic on Pacific forum agenda

Jeremy Rockliff says keeping Tasmania's electorate boundaries is the most cost-effective option. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Tas parliament MP boost won't alter seats

Detectives and firefighters are investigating the cause of a fatal house fire in Quensland's north. (Ronnie Amini/AAP PHOTOS)

North Qld house fire death 'suspicious'

Kyle Strike, Colin Howell, Dean Brunker and Carlos Ibrahim from Woodhill Rural Fire Brigade celebrate their success at the recent combined skills day. Picture supplied.

Firefighters from Woodhill Rural Fire Brigade received top marks during a recent group exercise.

Rural firies recognised among best in region

RACGP vice-president Dr Bruce Willett says readers should still take COVID precautions despite an apparent drop in infection rates.

New COVID infections have fallen over the past 14 days, but medical experts advise caution.

COVID infection rate dips, but caution advised

Mr Buchholz joined all but one of his LNP colleagues in voting no to new climate change laws. Photo by Larraine Sathicq

Buchholz says the laws put too much pressure on businesses.

Buchholz says no vote "common sense"

Budding athletes put their volleyball skills to the test at the recent second annual Everleigh Games. Picture supplied.

People came from as far as Beenleigh to join the fun at Everleigh.

Sports day a smash-hit

Brisbane fashion designer Helen Miller will return to the City of Logan for an exhibition next year at the Logan Art Gallery. Picture supplied.

Logan City Council has arranged a diverse exhibition program for 2023.

Artist comes home

South East Queensland can expect another wet weekend with rain forecast to fall on Friday and Saturday. Picture Debbie Swain.

South East Queensland is in for another wet weekend, with cool temperatures and sunny skies forecast during the week.

Wet weekend ahead for SEQ

Michael des David with a flathead caught from his kayak. Picture supplied.

A highlight of the fishing in the bay this past week was the mackerel catch.

Better to catch big fish in the bay

The BreastScreen Queensland mobile unit is coming to Jimboomba later this month. Picture by BreastScreen Queensland.

Eligible local women can book in for a free breast check.

Breast to be safe and get checked

18-year-old Thomas Bourke from Regents Park is reported missing, and police are asking for public help. Picture by QPS.

A man from Regents Park went missing on the Gold Coast over the weekend.

Police appeal to locate missing man

Most of the letters to council voiced objection to the project.

Council approves changes to Tamborine Mountain tourism project

Young locals Breanna and Megan were concerned about the future. Picture by Joe Colbrook.

Residents gathered on Crowson Lane to protest the clearing of trees.

Worried for the future

Councillors Laurie Koranski and Tony Hall congratulate Youth and Family Service (YFS) Chief Executive Officer Cath Bartolo at last year's City of Logan Safe City Awards. Picture supplied.

Nominations will open next week for Logan's Safe City Awards to honour individuals, community groups, businesses and programs who have contributed to safety in the city.

Nominations for Safe City Awards to open next week

Chris Leifi sets the ball down after breaking the Slacks Creek defensive line. Picture by Joe Colbrook.

The Mustangs men prevailed in a high-stakes match against Slacks Creek.

Mustangs bring it home

The QPS says it has made 11 arrests in relation to several shootings as part of Operation Dagobah.

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Police have made 11 arrests as part of Operation Dagobah, an investigation into shootings across Logan and Brisbane.

Police officers combine forces

Rents in South East Queensland have continued to rise in July as vacancy rates reach record lows. Picture Gabrielle Trickey Properties.

Real estate agent at Meagan Read Properties in Jimboomba, Meagan Read, said demand for rental properties was still climbing.

SEQ rents continue to rise

The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast greater than usual rainfall and increased risk of flooding over the coming months for eastern Australia after the formation of another rain-bearing weather system.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has confirmed another weather phenomenon will likely contribute to further rainfall and a greater risk of flooding on Australia's east coast.

Weather system to bring more rainfall over coming months

Health experts have warned Australians against using antibiotics to treat COVID or the flu.

Medical Director at telehealth service InstantScripts Dr Andrew Thompson said he had seen an increase in patients requesting antibiotics for COVID and the flu.

Experts warn against use of antibiotics for COVID

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LACA president Anne Page protests the land clearing on the North Maclean property. Picture by Joe Colbrook.

Trees are being felled at the long-proposed North Maclean Industrial Area, part of the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area.