A fur seal found dead in South Australia has tested positive for bird flu, marking the first confirmed case of the deadly virus in an Australian mammal.

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A police investigation into five Sydney Swans players continues following allegations of sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel.

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One Nation faces internal confusion over its migration policy after newly elected MP David Farley suggested the party's 130,000 net overseas migration target could include an additional 100,000 skilled workers, bringing it close to Labor's 225,000 target.

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Australia's Department of Home Affairs is reportedly considering purchasing surveillance drones to monitor the country's 35,000 kilometres of coastline.

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Financial literacy is crucial for small business owners navigating current challenging trading conditions.

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A hit and run incident occurred at a service station on Swan Street in Richmond, Melbourne around 8pm. A brawl between three men erupted before one man struck another with a white Subaru and fled the scene. A 21-year-old man was taken away with non-life-threatening injuries while police continue searching for the driver.

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A long-nosed fur seal found dead in South Australia has become Australia's first confirmed case of bird flu in a mammal, raising concerns for endangered Australian sea lions. Authorities are racing to protect vulnerable species, with approximately 1,000 little penguins on Phillip Island, Victoria, being vaccinated using a poultry vaccine in a trial program. With around 300 bird flu cases recorded nationally and more expected, the virus's spread to mammals marks a significant escalation.

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Dashcam footage from Holland Park in Brisbane's southside shows an e-bike rider travelling at high speed, clipping a koala on Nursery Road before continuing without stopping. Koala rescue groups retrieved two koalas from the area and transported them to the RSPCA animal hospital, where both were found to be unharmed. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about e-bike riders failing to render assistance to injured wildlife.

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President Donald Trump officially started an IndyCar race in Washington DC as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations. The unprecedented event featured 25 IndyCars racing at speeds close to 300 kilometres per hour on a temporary circuit around Washington landmarks, with 200,000 spectators in attendance. Trump and First Lady Melania took a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine before the president waved the green flag to begin the race.

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A 34-year-old pedestrian is in critical condition with severe leg and pelvis injuries after becoming trapped beneath a van in Carlingford, Sydney's northwest. Police have charged a 29-year-old driver who allegedly fled the scene on foot and hid in nearby bushland before being located. An investigation into the hit and run incident is ongoing.

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