August 10, 2026

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Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species Seven suspected cases of bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns, a common coastal species in Australia. Photo: AAP Image/Andrew Stafford.
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Seven suspected bird flu cases in native species

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak. The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia’s southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission. Five were collected from Southend in […]

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New national warning system comes online Your phone might make some strange noises next week. Image: DC Studio on Magnific.
National

New national warning system comes online

Your phone might make some strange noises next week. Image: DC Studio on Magnific. You might receive a message that looks similar to this. Image: AusAlert. A NEW national warning system, AusAlert, is being rolled out and a test message will be sent next Monday, 27 July, at 2pm. The AusAlert website spells out what […]

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Internet sensation Catman brings smiles to the Camden Haven
National

Internet sensation Catman brings smiles to the Camden Haven

MOTORISTS travelling through the Camden Haven this week may have done a double take after spotting a man dressed in a cat costume pulling a wheelbarrow behind a pushbike. Known simply as “Catman”, Japanese adventurer Kentaro Jin has become something of an internet sensation during his extraordinary journey across Australia. The colourful traveller has spent […]

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Magpies ‘swoop’ into top spot in national bird count Magpies are Australia’s most-seen bird according to the latest national count. Photo: Kim Duggan.
National

Magpies ‘swoop’ into top spot in national bird count

THE results of the 12th national bird count are in, with the Australian Magpie taking out top spot. The Aussie Bird Count was held last October and saw a record breaking five million birds counted over one week. Organiser, Birdlife Australia, said 64,000 citizen scientists took part in the event. Half of all surveys included […]

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Camden Haven SES celebrated on Wear Orange Wednesday
National

Camden Haven SES celebrated on Wear Orange Wednesday

THE NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Camden Haven Unit was celebrated on “Wear Orange Wednesday” (20 May) with a dinner at Laurieton United Services Club. Celebrated annually during National Volunteer Week, Wear Orange Wednesday acknowledges the hard work and dedication of SES members across the state during extreme storms, floods and other emergencies. During the […]

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Nationals firebrand elected leader in three-horse race Exiting Nationals leader David Littleproud with newly elected leader Matt Canavan.
National

Nationals firebrand elected leader in three-horse race

Exiting Nationals leader David Littleproud with newly elected leader Matt Canavan. Cowper MP Pat Conaghan with exiting Nationals leader David Littleproud. MATT Canavan has been elected Nationals leader after David Littleproud’s shock resignation. The firebrand senator edged out former deputy leader Kevin Hogan and Senate leader Bridget McKenzie in a partyroom ballot on Wednesday morning. […]

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National Pet Adoption Month encourages adoptions Archie needed 14 teeth removed and lip surgery and is now happy and healthy. Photo: Sis Higgins.
National

National Pet Adoption Month encourages adoptions

MARCH is National Pet Adoption Month, with animal lovers encouraged to consider welcoming a cat or dog into their home while supporting animal welfare efforts across the country. RSPCA Australia CEO Richard Mussell said hundreds of cats and dogs are currently available for adoption. “March is looking like a wonderful time to make a new […]

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CSU study reveals the ‘ecosystem’ feeding on great whites
National, School

CSU study reveals the ‘ecosystem’ feeding on great whites

A WORLD-FIRST study by Charles Sturt University (CSU) has identified an ecosystem of parasites inside great white sharks. The global study by researchers in CSU’s School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, and the Gulbali Institute for Agriculture Water and Environment, found evidence of at least 116 parasites inside the apex predator. Professor in Veterinary […]

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Weather Bureau updates unpopular $96.5m website The rain radar and weather map were at the top of the Bureau’s list of fixes. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
Government, National

Weather Bureau updates unpopular $96.5m website

THE Bureau of Meteorology has implemented the first round of changes to its heavily-criticised $96.5m website. Since launching, the site has attracted 400,000 “items of feedback”. As a result, the rain radar and weather map have been improved and there is more information about daily temperature highs and lows on state, territory and district pages. […]

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Australians urged to be scam-aware during Black Friday sales Be alert to online shopping scams. Photo: Pexels, Nataliya Vaitkevich.
Business, National

Australians urged to be scam-aware during Black Friday sales

SHOPPERS gearing up for a major Black Friday deal are being urged to stay alert to scams. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), estimates that $259 million has been lost to scams in 2025. Authorities expect this figure to rise as online spending increases in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Consumers spent more […]

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