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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?

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

"I duck-dived underneath a wave and noticed a shadow beneath me."

Surf contest directors on high alert following increase in shark sightings

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

Comedian Elliot Loney (left) films a skit with Australian tennis players Thanasi Kokkinakis (centre) and Nick Kyrgios (right) in the leadup to the Men's Doubles semi-final on Thursday. Photo: Elliot Loney.

They wanted to have fun on court. They've done it off-court, too.

Skits and giggles with Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis

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

Penny Wong has called for calm in the Taiwan Strait. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Concerns are rising in Taiwan over Chinese military tests near the island.

Wong hasn't spoken to Taiwan, calls for calm

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

Premier Annastascia Palaszczuk says pre-arrival PCR tests are no longer needed from January 1.

Queensland dumps pre-travel PCR tests

Read all about what was making headlines in the 1970s as published in the Port Macquarie News on Thursday, November 4, 1971.

Flashback: Hotel Macquarie set to be expanded

Golden moment: Lilly Barlow picked up a gold medal for Port Macquarie as competitive swimming returned to the pool in Taree last weekend. Photo: Scott Calvin

"They were excited just to be able to compete."

Barlow and Harrison lead the way as Piranhas return to the pool

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Donald Trump sought to raise money on news of an FBI search of his Florida estate. (EPA PHOTO)

Trump seeks to raise money off FBI search

Ukraine wants the West to impose a blanket travel ban on Russians. (EPA PHOTO)

Moscow steps up assault in east Ukraine

Motown songwriting king Lamont Dozier has died at 81. (EPA PHOTO)

Motown great songwriter Dozier dies

Serena Williams is ready to step away from tennis after 23 grand slam titles. (AP PHOTO)

Serena Williams to retire from tennis

US stocks opened mixed amid investor caution about possible new rate hikes. (AP PHOTO)

Nasdaq slides on tech rout

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in June this year. The two leaders have a great opportunity to strengthen ties between Indonesia and Australia. Picture: Indonesia Presidential Secretariat/Handout

Australia's national prosperity and standing in the region depends on a good relationship with our neighbour.

Australia's relationship with Indonesia is too important to be politicised

England rugby coach Eddie Jones has been chastised for his remarks on UK private school players. (AP PHOTO)

RFU rebukes Jones over schools remark

Slovakia's Andrej Martin has been suspended for failing a doping test at a competition. (AP PHOTO)

Tennis player Martin suspended for doping

Olivia Newton-John is being mourned by family, friends and an adoring global following. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Nation mourns global star Newton-John

Paul Gallen (r) aims to take out two Queenslanders in one night in Brisbane on September 13. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

Gallen vows to take out two Queenslanders

UK coach Toni Minichiello has been banned for life for engaging in sexually inappropriate behaviour. (AP PHOTO)

Aths coach Minichiello banned for life

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.2 per cent in early trade. (AP PHOTO)

Stocks stumble as caution reigns

Carlton's Patrick Cripps has lost his bid to overturn a two-match AFL ban for rough conduct. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Carlton star Cripps fails at AFL tribunal

Duane Vermeulen is back in the South Africa team to take on the All Blacks in the second Test. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Boks make five changes for All Blacks Test

Lisa Keightley will quit the England women's cricket team at the end of the English summer. (AP PHOTO)

Keightley to quit England women's cricket

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

Dr Mary Retallack (SA), Geoff Bassett (NSW) and Bruce Maynard (NSW) are the 2022 finalists for the Bob Hawke Landcare Award. Photos - Supplied. 

The award recognises landcare leaders who have demonstrated a commitment to natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.

Meet the three Australian landcare leaders vying for a $50,000 prize package

Russia continued to focus on reinforcing its defences in southern Ukraine over the weekend. (AP PHOTO)

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know

At least eight people are dead after the worst rains in Seoul, South Korea in years. (EPA PHOTO)

Eight dead after torrential rain in Seoul

James Marape has been returned as Papua New Guinea's prime minister. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Marape government confirmed after PNG poll

Dr Hussein Abbass has written a research paper, that suggests the Northern Territory's Jingulu language has characteristics that allow it to be easily translated into AI commands.

An Aboriginal language - spoken by only a few people in the Northern Territory - could hold the secret in the interaction between humans and artificial intelligence (AI).

Indigenous language could hold key for humans to communicate with Artificial Intelligence

Port Macquarie's pale ale now with a hint of gold

Port Macquarie's Ryan Nilsson-Linne dry hopping the brewery's pale ale. Picture supplied

Wicked Elf brewery picked up a gold and three bronze at the Sydney Beer and Cider Awards

Port Macquarie pale ale now with a touch of gold

Port City captain-coach Richie Roberts takes on the Port Sharks defence. Photo: Paul Jobber

"Group 3 has always had Sunday grand finals and we have had no issues with that."

Group 3 rugby league grand final's potential switch back to Sunday

The Courage to Care exhibit is open to the public at the Glasshouse. Picture by Emily Walker

The educational program and exhibit at the Port Macquarie Glasshouse asks students and adults alike to be community 'upstanders' against prejudice and discrimination.