A vaccine will be rolled out to protect Australia’s native species from the deadly H5N1 bird flu, with a focus on birds in captivity. …See More
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News from Australia
Bird flu drives a 50 per cent cost increase for badminton players
While bird flu has only recently reached Australian shores the nation’s badminton clubs have been feeling its impact for years…See More
The image from September 11 that still haunts 7NEWS presenter Mike Amor
We went into a tunnel off Manhattan Island and when we came out the other end, the whole world had changed…See More
UK bans goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank
‘The British government agrees that there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in areas of the West Bank, perpetrated by settler terrorists.’…See More
Smokers should face tougher penalties over illicit tobacco, police chief suggests
SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has said consumer-side penalties for the purchase of illicit tobacco “is a question that needs to be considered”. …See More
Senate inquiry will scrutinse APVMA decision to allow paraquat use
Independent Senator David Pocock has used support from the Greens and the Coalition to launch an inquiry into the regulator’s decision to allow the continued […]
Who is taking the biggest cut of the apple profits?
Growers are welcoming higher prices for apples, but say they want the ACCC to better police the relationship between major supermarkets and farmers…See More
Bird flu is spreading across Australia — this is what you need to know
There are more than 200 confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain across Australia. Here’s how it spreads and what to know…See More
Army of volunteers races to save one of Australia’s rarest orchids
It takes years of work, dozens of volunteers, picky pollinators and a special fungus to save Australia’s endangered orchids. Here’s why people drive from all […]
Why older Australians with MND are considering early euthanasia
The death of AFL legend Neale Daniher has shone a light on the grim choices faced by older Australians fighting motor neurone disease. …See More
Inquest into death of Clare Nowland hears from relatives on final day
Family of Clare Nowland have addressed a coroners court on the final day of an inquest examining her death…See More
Animal cruelty claims lead to calls for salmon industry investigation
A request for an immediate investigation into salmon industry practices has been made to Biosecurity Tasmania regarding possible breaches to the state’s Animal Welfare Act…See […]
Melbourne Royal Show could cancel poultry exhibition amid bird flu fears
The Melbourne Royal Show committee is expected to meet as early as Monday to discuss whether poultry exhibitions will take place at this year’s show. …See […]
French wine output predicted to be lowest in 30 years
France is expected to produce one of its lowest amounts of wine in decades after soaring temperatures and drought over the summer…See More
‘Should be ashamed’: Traditional owner slams dingo kills in national parks
A grazier is at his wits’ end after losing $60,000 in sheep to dingo attacks in the past five years, but conservationists say killing the […]
NT cattle station sells for $26m after carbon plan crashes
Benmara Station in the NT has sold for $26 million after a complicated period of ownership and failed carbon dreams…See More
Growers forced to find off-farm incomes after fruit fly financial hit
Growers say the SA government needs to invest in more proactive monitoring of fruit fly and support them in resuming normal trade by lifting red […]
Town wins fight to keep aged care community owned
A transfer of ownership of a community-owned nursing home to a national provider has been voted down at the last minute. …See More
Waitlists, distance, or no bulk billing: Have your say on healthcare barriers — as it happened
Whether you are battling high costs, long distances or stretching waitlists, many Australians have told us that accessing health care is becoming harder…See More
Prime minister concedes aged care wait times ‘not good enough’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has conceded the state of aged care in Australia “is not good enough” after a new report revealed people are waiting […]