# avian influenza (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover avian influenza. Page: Feed: --- ## [Live: Nepal-Tibet flood kills 392, as Australians remain among hundreds missing](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/nepal-tibet-floods-live-updates/107086974) _2026-08-27 · Top Stories_ Grave fears are held for hundreds of people missing after flash floods swept through mountainous parts of Nepal and Tibet. A Nepali tourism official says dozens of Australians are among those unaccounted-for. Follow live. ## [Ratko Mladic, ex-general convicted of Bosnia genocide, dies in prison](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/ratko-mladic-dies/107087374) _2026-08-27 · Top Stories_ Bosnian Serb general Ratko Mladic, who was was serving a life sentence for his role in the 1992-95 war in Bosnia, has died. ## [Voluntary assisted dying legal nation-wide after laws pass NT parliament](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/nt-to-pass-voluntary-assisted-dying-bill-in-parliament/107087354) _2026-08-27 · Joseph Hathaway-Wilson · Top Stories_ Voluntary assisted dying laws have passed the Northern Territory Parliament tonight, in a move that will legalise the practice across Australia. ## [Israeli commander defends ordering strike that killed Zomi Frankcom](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/idf-colonel-in-gaza-wcf-convoy-strike-defends-decision/107071348) _2026-08-27 · Top Stories_ An Israeli commander who ordered a deadly drone strike on an aid convoy in Gaza, killing Australian woman Zomi Frankcom, says he stands by his decision. ## [Death in custody investigation launched after rural Darwin police pursuit](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/darwin-death-in-custody-police-pursuit-rural-area-stolen-car/107087060) _2026-08-27 · Matt Garrick · Top Stories_ Northern Territory Police have declared a death in custody investigation after a 43-year-old man died following a confrontation with police near Darwin. ## [Hopes dashed as search for elderly man with dementia scaled back](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/search-for-missing-wagin-man-james-ballantyne-scaled-back/107084102) _2026-08-27 · Will Corbett and Eliza Kavanagh · Top Stories_ A multi-agency search for missing 87-year-old man in Western Australia's Wheatbelt region is scaled back, six days after he failed to return from his morning walk. ## [Powerhouse Parramatta CEO steps aside weeks from grand opening](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/nsw-powerhouse-parramatta-ceo-lisa-havilah-steps-aside/107086160) _2026-08-27 · Nabil Al-Nashar · Top Stories_ The decision was announced in a statement from the office of Minister for Arts John Graham on Thursday. ## ['There was no fanfare': Broncos criticised for Reynolds farewell in Storm rout](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/nrl-live-brisbane-broncos-vs-melbourne-storm/107086076) _2026-08-27 · Jon Healy · Top Stories_ The Broncos suffer a ninth straight loss at Lang Park as the Storm dominate after a truncated tribute to departing players, including captain Adam Reynolds. ## [Matildas follow Socceroo footsteps on path to World Cup](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/matildas-follow-socceroo-footsteps-on-path-to-world-cup/107086632) _2026-08-27 · Just In_ The Matildas are firmly entrenched in preparations for next year's Women's World Cup, and have lined up Colombia as they look to address their future sooner rather than later. ## [Federal prosecutors decline to take on Luke Gosling assault charges](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/cdpp-declines-luke-gosling-administrator-assault-case/107086310) _2026-08-27 · Roxanne Fitzgerald · Top Stories_ An assault charge brought against federal Northern Territory politician Luke Gosling is up in the air after the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions declines to take on the case. ## [Crush Every Threat in Real Time (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/joKSmLnioH1d) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ One agent for real-time detection, exposure tracking, and active defense. ## [Move to slash amount of vitamin B6 considered safe by 72 per cent](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/move-to-reduce-amount-of-vitamin-b6-considered-safe-72-per-cent/107073298) _2026-08-27 · Tom Hartley · Top Stories_ Vitamin B6 is added to thousands of products, including supplements, food and drinks. Now there is a push to reduce how much is thought safe to consume. ## [New survey investigates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ scientific priorities](https://www.croakey.org/new-survey-investigates-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples-scientific-priorities/) _2026-08-27 · By Cas Sedran-Price · Croakey Health Media_ An online survey has launched today so Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can nominate their priority topics for scientific inquiry, to inform future work by CSIRO. ## [Surge in families renting puts more children at risk of housing insecurity](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/more-children-are-growing-up-in-rental-housing/107082682) _2026-08-26 · Michael Janda · Top Stories_ There has been a 20 per cent jump in Australian children growing up in rental households this century, with this group facing an average of six moves by aged 14, according to a new research paper. ## [Meta to pay $23 billion to settle teen social media addiction cases](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/meta-settlement-on-harm-to-teens/107082748) _2026-08-26 · Top Stories_ Meta has agreed to a wide-ranging deal settling all claims in US federal and state courts which alleged the company's platforms harmed children. ## [Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in UK](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/prince-harry-and-megan-arrive-back-in-uk-with-family/107082698) _2026-08-26 · Kathryn Diss · Top Stories_ Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrive back in the UK with their two children, six years after they moved their lives to California amid simmering tensions within the royal family. ## [Ukraine awards Elon Musk Order of Freedom for Starlink support](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/zelenskyy-awards-elon-musk-medal-for-starlink-access/107082694) _2026-08-26 · Top Stories_ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, one of Ukraine's highest state honours. ## [At least 95 dead in Nepal floods, Australian among hundreds missing](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/australian-missing-in-nepal-flood/107082672) _2026-08-26 · Top Stories_ The flash flood in the Himalayan border region has killed at least 95 people in Nepal. Nearly 300 foreign nationals, including an Australian, have been reported missing. ## [The home of the Ford Falcon may soon become Australia's AI engine room](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/proposal-to-turn-former-ford-factory-into-giant-data-centre/107075906) _2026-08-26 · Mike Lorigan · Top Stories_ For more than half a century, this Ford manufacturing plant was known as the home of the iconic Falcon. Now there is a proposal to turn it into a giant data centre and locals are worried. ## [Notes allegedly written by woman accused of killing parents released](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/raelene-polymiadis-alleged-parent-murder-handwritten-notes/107080734) _2026-08-26 · Top Stories_ A court releases handwritten notes allegedly penned by a woman standing trial charged with murdering her elderly parents. They include a reference to police waiting to see if she would "get cocky and slip up". ## [Canberra childcare centre ordered to close as provider enters administration](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/canberra-edge-early-learning-suspension/107082324) _2026-08-26 · Tahlia Roy · Just In_ Parents say they were unaware that the Charnwood centre was ordered to close for three months from next Thursday. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OGQhqDhx2qCb) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Body found as police investigate shooting of Melbourne father](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/wildwood-shooting-human-remains-found/107082360) _2026-08-26 · Danny Tran · Top Stories_ Homicide detectives find a body in their search for a Melbourne father who went missing after allegedly being shot. ## [Queensland allowed to use coal, gas for data centres despite renewable push](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/gun-licences-restricted-to-citizens-data-centre-carve-out/107079926) _2026-08-26 · Holly Tregenza and Clare Armstrong · Top Stories_ The state's premier says it is a "good win" for his state, which owns much of its own electricity infrastructure, while the federal government had previously demanded states use renewables as a standard. ## [Wife of key figure in ICAC probe paid $254k for three months of work](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/nsw-liberal-charles-perrottet-wife-anita-perrottet-icac-evidence/107082222) _2026-08-26 · Chantelle Al-Khouri · Top Stories_ The NSW corruption watchdog has heard that the wife of a key figure in the inquiry was paid $254,666 for three months of consulting. ## [Pacific Islands focus: addressing women’s needs during disasters, new regional alliances and impending drought](https://www.croakey.org/pacific-islands-focus-addressing-womens-needs-during-disasters-new-regional-alliances-and-impending-drought/) _2026-08-26 · By Isabelle Zhu-Maguire · Croakey Health Media_ In this month’s edition of the Pacific Islands focus column, Isabelle Zhu-Maguire reports on disaster recovery, new security alliances and renewed calls for the Federal Government to sign the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. ## [After all this time, all these recommendations, this public health intervention merits a green light](https://www.croakey.org/after-all-this-time-all-these-recommendations-this-public-health-intervention-merits-a-green-light/) _2026-08-26 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ As new research underscores the many health benefits of taxing sugar-sweetened beverages, health policy analyst Charles Maskell-Knight PSM examines the long and frustrating road of related policy inaction, and says the Australian Government needs to act on the evidence about the merits of this public health intervention. ## [How a sugary drinks tax would boost oral health and address inequities](https://www.croakey.org/how-a-sugary-drinks-tax-would-boost-oral-health-and-address-health-inequities/) _2026-08-26 · By Mishel Shahid, Lennert Veerman, Karen G Peres and colleagues · Croakey Health Media_ As the Victorian Labor Party’s election promise to open 10 free public dental clinics across the state puts a long-overdue political spotlight on oral health, new research highlights the benefits for oral health of introducing a tax on sugary drinks. ## [Queensland Government urged to withdraw ‘circuit breaker’ law, and invest instead in preventing crime](https://www.croakey.org/queensland-government-urged-to-withdraw-circuit-breaker-law-and-invest-instead-in-preventing-crime/) _2026-08-26 · By Tabitha Lean and Debbie Kilroy · Croakey Health Media_ Experts call on Queensland Government to withdraw its so-called 'circuit breaker' legislation which presents significant risks to the rights and wellbeing of young people caught up in the state's justice system. ## [The Zap: latest health and aged care news, plus key consultations now open](https://www.croakey.org/the-zap-latest-health-and-aged-care-news-plus-key-consultations-now-open-6/) _2026-08-24 · By Charles Maskell-Knight · Croakey Health Media_ The latest development in healthcare, aged care and public health policy are reviewed in The Zap, which also details key consultations now open. ## [Trump hits back at Canada after retaliatory tariffs announced](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/donald-trump-hits-back-at-canada-over-tariffs-mark-carney/107069122) _2026-08-23 · Top Stories_ The US president says Canada "wants the benefits of being a state, without being one", accusing the northern neighbours of taking advantage of American farmers "for many years". ## [Immersive experiences at heart of Powerhouse Parramatta grand opening](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/powerhouse-parramatta-reveals-exhibitions-ahead-november-opening/107068486) _2026-08-23 · Top Stories_ As the grand opening of Powerhouse Parramatta nears, installation of more than 3,000 objects sourced from Australia and around the world continues. ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/AdQL51pZ8FQj) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Quick hits: A Shoriful stunner amid more left-arm carnage in the 29th two-day Test](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/australia-vs-bangladesh-quick-hits-day-two-starc-shoriful/107065248) _2026-08-23 · Top Stories_ Mitchell Starc delivers once more but it's another left-arm seamer who delivers the ball of the series, as Test cricket is blessed with its 29th two-day match. Here are the quick hits from day two of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh. ## [Swans AFLW captain says support 'just unbelievable' as record smashed](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/sydney-swans-aflw-break-record-recieve-unbelievable-support/107068848) _2026-08-23 · Marnie Vinall · Top Stories_ The women's team receive an outpouring of support including a record crowd as 16,672 fans filled the stands to watch them play. ## [Thousands line riverbank to welcome Spirit IV 'home' to Devonport](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/spirit-iv-ferry-devonport-testing/107068364) _2026-08-23 · Loretta Lohberger · Just In_ After years of delays and cost blowouts, Spirit of Tasmania IV has arrived in its home port of Devonport for testing ahead of October sailings. ## [Hundreds walk through Brookfield after alleged early morning sexual assault](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/solidarity-walk-brookfield-brisbane-after-alleged-sexual-assault/107068630) _2026-08-23 · Emma Johnson · Top Stories_ Hundreds of people walked through the Brisbane suburb of Brookfield in a show of strength and solidarity after the alleged early morning sexual assault of a 23-year-old woman. ## [Coalition wants to split Court of Appeal to focus on tougher sentences](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/victorian-opposition-plan-to-reform-court-of-appeal/107068548) _2026-08-23 · Just In_ The Victorian opposition says it will create a Court of Criminal Appeal if it wins the November election as part of its tough on crime policies. ## [Almost two in three youth offenders offending on bail, government says](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/bail-reform-queensland/107068382) _2026-08-23 · Stephen Clarke · Just In_ More than 60 per cent of repeat youth offenders are committing crimes while on bail, the Queensland government has said as it prepares to unveil major bail reform. ## [Wrong landmark spotted on Sydney Marathon medal a week out from event](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/nsw-sydney-marathon-medal-mix-up-munich-arena/107068624) _2026-08-23 · Nabil Al-Nashar · Top Stories_ Runners who finish the Sydney Marathon will receive a medal featuring a football stadium in Germany instead of Moore Park due to an "unfortunate error". ## [Tigers score upset of the NRL season with 79th-minute winner](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/nrl-live-updates-titans-sharks-roosters-tigers/107068718) _2026-08-23 · Top Stories_ A last second field goal has delivered Wests Tigers one of the biggest boilovers in recent years with a win over the Roosters that throws the top four into chaos. ## [Jordan caught in Iran-US-Israel war crossfire](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/jordan-caught-in-the-iran-us-israel-war-crossfire/107064774) _2026-08-23 · Matthew Doran and Sami Sockol · Top Stories_ Almost six months after the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, kickstarting the war in the Middle East, the turmoil wrought by the conflict has continued to rock Jordan. ## [Coroner closes investigation into missing man after farmers find human remains](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/coroner-closes-investigation-missing-jayden-penno-tompsett-skull/107068432) _2026-08-23 · James Tugwell · Top Stories_ For eight years, no one knew the final resting place of missing man Jayden Penno-Tompsett. When his skull was found on a farm, a coronial inquiry reopened. ## [Harry and Meghan's return from California exile a major royal plot twist](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/harry-and-meghan-and-the-royals-who-stepped-away-from-the-crown/107057976) _2026-08-23 · Top Stories_ Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are relocating to the UK, breaking a historic parallel frequently drawn between them and King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson. ## [Live: Threats of SCG walkouts as Swans men's and women's teams take the field](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/afl-live-sydney-swans-play-after-pullman-hotel-scandal/107067396) _2026-08-23 · Chris De Silva, Michael Doyle, and Marnie Vinall · Just In_ Sydney's AFLW team takes the field in the first game of a double-header, with some fans threatening to walk out on the following men's game. Follow live. ## [NT government pursues Fair Work action over firefighters, corrections dispute](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/nt-government-pursues-fair-work-action-over-union-dispute/107049684) _2026-08-23 · Joseph Hathaway-Wilson · Just In_ The NT government files two applications with the Fair Work Commission over a year-long bargaining dispute with the union representing firefighters and correctional officers, with experts calling it a "risky move". ## [Grafton 12yo takes campaign to politicians to fix beloved skate park](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/haylee-blair-campaign-to-refurbish-grafton-skate-park/107037938) _2026-08-23 · Emma Rennie and Bridie Tanner · Just In_ When 12-year-old Haylee Blair found a problem that needed fixing, she knew exactly who to call: her local politicians. ## [Father leaves tired 7yo at station to continue climbing Mount Fuji](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/father-leaves-son-behind-on-mount-fuji-climb/107068276) _2026-08-23 · Top Stories_ Japanese police says they gave the man a stern warning leaving his child at the sixth station of the mountain climb. ## [Breaking: Australia records its first bird flu case in a mammal](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/australias-first-bird-flu-case-in-mammal-confirmed-in-sa/107068380) _2026-08-23 · Top Stories_ A long-nosed fur seal found in South Australia tests positive for bird flu. ## [One Nation pursuing migration rate 'not too different' to Labor](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/one-nation-migration-rates-similar-labor/107068282) _2026-08-23 · Jake Evans · Top Stories_ One Nation MP David Farley also told Insiders One Nation would seek to redirect immigration to regional areas and away from cities. ## [WA by-election puts One Nation's growing appeal to the test](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/wa-by-election-puts-one-nation-growing-appeal-to-the-test/107061162) _2026-08-23 · Keane Bourke · Top Stories_ One Nation's popularity is skyrocketing in opinion polls across the east coast. But next Saturday's Secret Harbour by-election will be the first clear test of whether that momentum is extending across the Nullarbor. ## [Man driving stolen vehicle killed in head-on crash](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/man-driving-stolen-vehicle-killed-in-collision-east-melbourne/107068238) _2026-08-22 · Top Stories_ A 46-year-old Melton man has died after the stolen car he was driving collided head-on with two other vehicles. ## [Live: Starc with more new-ball magic after Australia bowled out for 210](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/australia-vs-bangladesh-live-updates-second-test-day-two/107065186) _2026-08-22 · Top Stories_ Mitchell Starc takes wickets with back-to-back balls after Australia takes a commanding 146-run lead into the second innings in Mackay. Follow live.