Australia is preparing to vaccinate vulnerable native birds, including cockatoos, against the deadly H5 bird flu strain that has already impacted more than 200 animals. Following New Zealand's lead in vaccinating species like the Takahē and Kakapo, Australia has secured 1,500 vaccine vials with states and territories deciding which species receive priority based on vulnerability and conservation risk. While the vaccine won't stop the virus spreading, it could protect at-risk species, though wild birds present challenges as two doses are required and capturing them twice is difficult.

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A North Queensland court hears testimony from the sole survivor of a 2019 shooting at Bogie that left three family members dead after a dispute over cattle. Ross Tyce describes fleeing as his mother, stepfather and brother were allegedly shot by neighbour Darryl Young, a 63-year-old grazier who has pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder and one of attempted murder. A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck western Colombia near San Jose del Palma, killing at least 132 people. The earthquake occurred just after 7:30 am local time on Monday, destroying homes, a historic Gothic cathedral, and a university library in Pereira. An elderly woman working as an usher at Suncorp Stadium was captured on Tesla security cameras deliberately keying a vehicle in a Petrie train car park after a Broncos-Dolphins match.

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Metro West has begun installing rail lines along its 24-kilometre driverless train route, with 5,000 tonnes of steel being lowered 27 metres below ground at Sydney Olympic Park station. The 60-kilometre rail network will connect Westmead to Hunter Street in the CBD via Sydney Olympic Park and the Inner West, reducing travel time to 22 minutes. The project won't be completed until 2032, with Sydney Olympic Park station being the only one across the network to feature four platforms to handle major entertainment events.

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Two teenagers, aged 15 and 17, have been arrested following a drive-by shooting at a home in Eagle Vale, southwest Sydney. The suspects fled in a stolen Toyota Corolla but crashed nearby in Raby within 15 minutes, where police recovered a firearm and apprehended both offenders. This marks the third attack on the property since May, which began with a case of mistaken identity and included an arson attack on Sunday.

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The retail race is speeding up, with Amazon promising faster delivery services. Shoppers who order online at lunchtime can have their parcels by dinner.

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The brother of an alleged victim of Alan Jones testified in court about generous gifts the former broadcaster gave him, including an engagement ring, wedding presents, and household items.

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We often hear about the best cars to buy, but what about the best value in the long run? The NRMA has found that when it comes to driving a good deal over a five-year period, two compact cars from China come out on top.

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Australia will spend $150 million funding a pre-COP climate summit in Fiji in October, including $17.2 million for event management and $2 million for broadcasting services, because host country Fiji cannot afford it. Energy Minister Chris Bowen, serving as co-president for negotiations of COP31 in Türkiye, has invited major world leaders including Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron, Sanae Takaichi and Andy Burnham, but none have confirmed attendance. The Opposition criticises the expenditure as excessive for a meeting Australia is not hosting, while the government defends it as supporting Pacific partners on climate challenges.

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The brother of an alleged victim testified in the Alan Jones trial about generous gifts the former broadcaster offered him, including an engagement ring, a Villeroy and Boch dinner set, and a dishwasher. The court heard evidence about when the complainant, identified as J, first disclosed allegations of sexual assault to his brother following Jones's 2024 arrest. Jones, 85, faces 22 sex crime charges related to alleged incidents including at his Fitzroy Falls estate, and denies all allegations.

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Australian authorities conducted nationwide raids on Metro Fuel, Australia's biggest independent service station network, with over 100 sites suspected of involvement in the illicit tobacco trade. Coordinated operations across five states and the ACT involved hundreds of officers from the Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police, resulting in mandatory 90-day closures for at least four Sydney locations. Anyone caught selling illegal tobacco in New South Wales faces up to seven years in jail and fines of up to $1.5 million.

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