Macquarie Island elephant seal tests positive to deadly H5 avian flu

October 17, 2026 · Perth Now

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Pope to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo is set to deliver a traditional Sunday blessing after being released from hospital following lung surgery to re
Telethon 2026: Perth mother Pamela Campbell brings room to tears sharing grief of losing son to rare leukaemia
The deeply moving, yet profoundly heartbreaking words of Perth mother Pamela Campbell at Saturday’s Telethon breakfast e
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Just hours before the lights flicker on at RAC Arena for the 26-hour marathon Telethon broadcast, TV favourites, sportin
Authorities seize 2000-tonne ship disintegrating on Sydney Harbour
The move has sparked outrage, with the vessel’s owner vowing to fight the decision.