Two greater crested terns found dead on South Australian beaches (near Robe and Semaphore) have tested positive for the H5 bird flu strain, marking the first confirmed cases on a SA metropolitan beach. National tally now includes 7 in SA, 10 in WA, 2 in NSW, and 1 in QLD.
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A greater crested tern found on the South Australian coast has tested positive for the deadly H5 bird flu, marking the first case in local wildlife. The discovery at Robe is concerning but expected, with authorities conducting surveillance for further spread.
Gannet populations at major colonies in Scotland and Wales are not expected to recover from the 2022 bird flu outbreak until 2041. A new RSPB study indicates a fourfold increase in adult deaths, causing significant colony size reductions and prompting calls to revise the species' conservation status.
Rex Patrick unites Jacqui Lambie, Pauline Hanson, and David Pocock against Aukus secrecy. Fears grow over datacentres stoking inflation and a heavier mortgage burden. Plus, "crypto corruption" allegations against Trump and World Cup updates.
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Business groups warn that an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Australian commercial poultry flocks could drive egg prices above $10 a carton, following confirmed cases in wild birds. The industry, which contributes over $10bn to the national economy, has biosecurity plans, but concerns remain about wider species carrying the virus and the impact on free-range farms.
H5N1 bird flu, which has devastated global wildlife, has reached Australia, posing a significant threat to the country's unique and endemic species, with over 150 bird species and 10 mammals at high risk of extinction or major population declines.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Over 150 unique Australian bird species, including black swans, are at very high risk of extinction or decline from the H5N1 bird flu. The virus, confirmed in WA, poses a significant threat due to the lack of external repopulation options for endemic species.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia for the first time, with a dead brown skua found in Cape Le Grand national park. While the risk to humans is low, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The virus has previously spread globally and rarely infects humans.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of toppling governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham widely expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of destabilizing governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been confirmed in Western Australia after two seabirds, a brown skua and a giant petrel, tested positive. Both birds have died, marking the first time the virus has reached Australia, raising concerns for wildlife and industry.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. A brown skua and a giant petrel found near Esperance tested positive for the virus. Ingham's, Australia's largest poultry producer, has implemented a complete lockdown in WA.
The H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia's mainland, with two wild birds in Western Australia testing positive. Poultry producer Ingham's has initiated a "complete lockdown" in WA as a precautionary measure, while authorities work to assess the spread and impact of the virus.
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in Western Australia, leading to a lockdown of poultry farms. The virus was detected in a brown skua near Esperance, with a giant petrel also testing positive. Australia was the last continent free of the virus, which has caused widespread bird deaths globally.
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Australians lost over $37m to romance scams in 18 months, raising questions about bank and dating app responsibility. Concerns also arise over the environmental cost of Australia's growing datacentre industry. Meanwhile, UK PM Keir Starmer is reportedly poised to step down.
Australians lost over $37m to romance scams in 18 months. Political focus on datacentre environmental costs and One Nation's appeal. Global news includes UK PM Starmer's potential resignation, Iran-US peace talks suspension, bird flu on Australian mainland, and exam leaks in India.
Australia confirmed its first H5N1 bird flu case in a migratory brown skua seabird found in Cape Le Grand National Park. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the detection "concerning" and pledged government efforts to contain its spread, with $113 million already spent on preparation. Experts warn of significant risks to native wildlife, including endangered species.
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a migratory brown skua in Western Australia, marking the virus's spread to every continent. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated Australia will do "whatever we can" to curb its spread, while Agriculture Minister Julie Collins assured it hasn't reached the poultry sector yet.
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, confirmed by the agriculture ministry in a migratory seabird in Western Australia. This marks the first continent-wide presence of the highly contagious virus, which has previously caused significant mortality in seals and penguins on Australian territories.
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu in a migratory sea bird found in Western Australia. The detection means the highly contagious variant is now present on every continent, though authorities state there is no evidence of mass mortalities or poultry infection yet.
