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Ben Carr

South Coast GP Dr Michelle Hamrosi with her three children. She has called on more government funding for GPs. Picture by James Tugwell

GP Dr Michelle Hamrosi hopes a new 'virtual' trial will help.

GP: Paediatrician wait times have 'parents pulling their hair out'

Emma Horn

Bec Pridham

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?

Anna Falkenmire

From left, the scene of the Bondi stabbings on April 13, PoliceLink Tuggerah team leader Claire Isaac, and police minister Yasmin Catley speaks with Senior Sergeant Rebecca Scott and Sergeant Warren King. Pictures by AAP, Simone de Peak

Team's heroic work at the triple zero call centre.

'Harrowing calls': the emergency team on the phone during Bondi stabbings

Emily Anderson

Daniel Coward, Helen O'Sullivan and Surya McEwen are in Istanbul waiting to set sail as part of the Freedom Flotilla to Gaza in April. Picture: Instagram/@surya.sails.for.gaza

The flotilla aims to breach Israel's naval blockade.

Aussie trio set to sail to Gaza despite government warning

Victorian Police have issued an arrest warrant for former Home and Away Star Orpheus Pledger who failed to appear in court for an assault-related matter. Picture: Seven/supplied

The 30-year-old is wanted in relation to an assault matter.

Arrest warrant for former soap star on the run

Ben Silvester

Jessica Greenan

Bendigo hospital. Picture by Peter Weaving

Government's Health Services Plan will contain 'sweeping' changes.

'Grave concern': regional hospitals brace for amalgamation mandate

Jenna Price

Consumer group CHOICE is calling out "confusing" labels used by supermarkets. Pictures supplied by CHOICE

Fair prices really shouldn't be special treatment.

What choice do we have when it comes to supermarket ripoffs?

Anna McGuinness

Dana Daniel

Elon Musk has labelled Senator Jacqui Lambie an "enemy of the people of Australia" in a stoush over graphic footage on X. Pictures Patrick Pleul/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa and AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Senator Lambie has told Musk to 'put his big boy pants on'.

Elon Musk calls Senator Lambie 'enemy of the people of Australia'

Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line is premiering at the Sydney Film Festival. Picture by Andrzej Liguz

Unheard interviews and unseen footage revealed in new doco.

'Formidable journey': new Midnight Oil documentary to premiere

Bianca Sibbald is ex-Navy, married to a sailor, has three young children and is the author of the "Someone I Love is in Defence" series of story, activity and colouring-in books for the young children of military families. Picture by someoneiloveisindefence.com.au

Veteran owned and operated businesses need our support beyond Anzac Day

These veterans mean business and need our backing beyond Anzac Day

"Finally, Race Day at Birdsville." Pic via @saltydingomedia 

"The aircraft have been moved and just waiting for be filled with gear for their early morning departure. A beautiful sunset for a fab week in the bush." Pic via @sammykewl 

"So I've been a little mia for the past week having the absolute best time with an awesome group of girls on a road trip to the #birdsvilleraces which is in the outback of Australia and one of the most iconic horse racing events in Australia." Pic via @bbg_fifo_chick 

"Birdsville Races 2016! Lucky number 7 came second in the Birdsville Cup!" Pic via @crackupsisters 

"The Birdsville races were absolutely fantastic!" Pic via @boomerbloodstock 

"Thanks for coming #Birdsvilleraces." Pic via @jackhenningsen 

"My mother taught me that the secret to race track fashion is an eye catching neckline, a stylish bag, colour co-ordination and of course, a bold fascinator. Nailed it." Pic via @courtney.anne.rodgers 

"We love sunshine in Birdsville!" Pic via @stockman_explore 

"Early morning trackwork at Australia's famed Birdsville races, with jockey Matthew Palmer taking Lupo Nero for a stretch of the legs." Pic via @punters.com.au/Bradley Kanaris

"Birdsville Cup races." Pic via @adamnorthphoto 

"A bit delayed, but our early morning departure was a bit beautiful this morning." Pic via @sammykewl 

"Was a HUGE effort but the team got us racing!" Pic via @hayleydearlove 

"FINALLY!!!! It's been a 4 day punish but there was no way we weren't getting here." Pic via @tjwil73 

"It happened. Against all the odds." Pic via @sim_bubbles

"It's almost a shame to leave now that the weather has cleared up!" Pic via @sammykewl

"Farewell #springbreakers." Pic via @plashcreative 

"And they're off and racing in the 2016 Birdsville Cup! The race was taken out by $7 chance Moore Alpha for Heather Lehmann and Kayla Cross." Pic via @punters.com.au 

"Shame we couldn't get to Birdsville." Pic via @jai_bruhhh 

"It's still #raining on the #plain's out #west in the #outback of #australia." Pic via @gsdudedownunder

"Happy Fathers Day Dad & Shaun, Onehundredclicks first over the line at #birdsvilleraces." Pic via @corinneshellee 

"Race day babeh!" Pic via @stockman_explore 

Birdie here we come. Photo by @bdcamm  #springbreak #bratpack #birdsvilleraces2016 #birdsvilleraces

We're well on our way #birdsvilleraces2016 photo by @luke_reid96

A little bit damp in the run on past the post but the show must go on #thisisqueensland #birdsvilleraces #beentobirdsville  Photo by @thebirdsvilleraces

Photo by @clancyscampers 'Not long now until we start our trip out to Birdsville! Who else is going?' #clancycampers #camp #camping #queensland #qld #australia #birdsville #birdsvilleraces #birdsvilleraces2016 #desert #bigadventure

Schooeys for road #birdsvilleraces2016 Photo by @luke_reid96

Into the desert. #birdsvilleraces2016 Photo by @lachlandon

Sunrise from Charleville "Travel isn't always overseas. Sometimes it's deep into your own country to tick things off your bucket list. On their way to the Birdsville Races." #bucketlist #ysbh #birdsvilleraces2016 #birdsville Photo by @lisamaree_and_paul

Two weeks, his brothers and Birdsville Races. It's going to be one hell of a boys trip! Have fun boys xx #roadtrip #brothers #birdsvilleraces2016 #birdsville #metime #misshim #grateful #wvlife  photo by @lisamaree_and_paul

Beers in Birdsville. Happy Birthday Mikki! #birdsvilleraces #birdsvillehotel #mudpies Phot by @hayleydearlove

Challenges come and go, but nothing gets in the way of ticking off a bucket list. 120kms out of Birdsville and it's clear the rains have been #birdsvilleraces #birdsville #bucketlist #boystrip #onceinalifetime #outback #australia #travel #traveller #birdsvilleraces2016 Photo by @lisamaree_and_paul

Photo by @neddoherty #birdsvilleraces2016 #rednotted

This was the rocket taking us to Birdsville...until it flooded. #birdsvilleraces #birdsvillesflooded #maybenextyear #outbackoutlaws #westillwentflying Photo by @josh_brycey

Middle of nowhere 
#queensland #australia #wherethebloodyhellareyou #birdsville #birdsvilleraces Photo by  @sim_bubbles

Birdsville Races 2016 | Your photos

Birdsville Races | Your photos

RAIN reshuffled the racing line-up but didn't dampen spirits at the Birdsville Races on Sunday.

Birdsville Races 2016 | Your photos

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