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Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads to NSW: ‘Devastating Impact’ Feared as Deadly H5 Strain Hits Australia’s East Coast A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been identified in a giant petrel near Hawks Nest on NSW’s Mid North Coast, sparking fears of a wider outbreak. The deadly H5 strain has already spread to Western Australia, with four confirmed cases and a suspected case in a dead giant petrel found near Perth. Australia’s chief veterinary officer warns of a “devastating impact” if the virus spreads, with 50 species of mammals and numerous bird species affected globally. The federal government has invested…

‘Fishing Trip’ or People Smuggling Operation? Sydney Painter’s Questionable Alibi Raises Eyebrows as He’s Granted Bail Over Alleged Role in Bringing Migrants Ashore in Far North Queensland Chien-Wen Peng, 34, and Hao Wang, 30, accused of aggravated people smuggling after a group of migrants came ashore in Cape York Peninsula Peng, a self-employed painter, claims he was in the area “to go fishing” despite police concerns he may continue smuggling operations Both men face up to 20 years behind bars if convicted, with a mandatory minimum non-parole period Peng granted bail with strict conditions, while Wang did not apply for…

Brothers from Sydney’s South West Accused of Stealing $600,000 from 88-Year-Old Dementia Sufferer in ‘Apex of Offending’ Two brothers, 22-year-old George Mensah and 25-year-old Jesse Mensah, allegedly stole the life savings of an elderly man with dementia over the course of a year. The pair is accused of gaining access to the 88-year-old’s bank accounts through a cold call scam, convincing him to share his account logins. The victim was left with nothing after the brothers allegedly transferred $600,000 to their own accounts and bought shares in an attempt to launder the money. The bank at the centre of the…

Footy Legend’s Darkest Day: Nicky Winmar Found Guilty of Brutal Assault on Woman in Northern Victoria Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee Nicky Winmar convicted of three counts of unlawful assault and common law assault Victim feared for her life during the incident, which left her with bruising and swelling on her arm Winmar’s barrister to push for community corrections order at pre-sentence hearing in August Incident a shocking fall from grace for the former St Kilda star, known for his powerful anti-racism stance in 1993 Nicky Winmar, the former AFL great and Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee, has…

Tree Felling Fury: 78-Year-Old Activist Defies Magistrate’s Warning, Vows to Continue Protests Against North Adelaide Golf Course Redevelopment A 78-year-old activist has been warned by a magistrate that she could face a conviction if she continues to protest the felling of trees at the North Adelaide Golf Course. Mij Tanith, a renowned author and playwright, was arrested while protesting the redevelopment but was not convicted or fined due to her previous good behaviour. Despite the warning, Tanith has refused to rule out committing the crime again, saying she is “incredibly passionate” about the cause and willing to risk her freedom…