Independent voices from Australia, New Zealand & the World● RADIO Advertise with us

DOWNUNDERVOICESAustralia · New Zealand · World

Back to Australia

13 September 2026

South Australia confirms first case of H5 bird flu in sea lion at Kangaroo Island

Downunder Voices Newsroom

ShareFacebook Email

South Australia confirms first case of H5 bird flu in sea lion at Kangaroo Island

South Australian authorities have confirmed the first case of bird flu in a sea lion found at a nearby island.

About this report

This article contains independently written commentary and community perspective from Downunder Voices.

Join our community

Follow Downunder Voices

Join thousands of readers following news and community stories from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Follow on Facebook Submit your story

More from Australia

WA government commits $100 million to new rental apartments in Perth CBD

13 September 2026

WA government commits $100 million to new rental apartments in Perth CBD

The building will include 174 one- and two-bedroom rentals, 139 of which will be used for affordable housing, with the rest for social housing, according to the government.

Source: https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Australia&qft=sortbydate%3d%221%22&format=rssOriginal source

Karl Stefanovic's German Shepherd dog placed on Australia Post watch list following incident

13 September 2026

Karl Stefanovic's German Shepherd dog placed on Australia Post watch list following incident

Karl Stefanovic's German shepherd Chance has been flagged by Australia Post as a potential danger to postal workers delivering to properties where the dog has lived.

Source: https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Australia&qft=sortbydate%3d%221%22&format=rssOriginal source

NT Labor celebrating win, but there's still much trust to earn back

13 September 2026

NT Labor celebrating win, but there's still much trust to earn back

Yiwarr McGrath's victory in the remote Mulka by-election has given Northern Territory Labor something to celebrate — but the party is aware it still has an uphill battle ahead.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/feed/45910/rss.xmlOriginal source

Read Next

Youngs: Wrong time to extend Borthwick’s deal

13 September 2026

Youngs: Wrong time to extend Borthwick’s deal

FORMER England scrum-half Ben Youngs says it is wrong for the RFU to extend Steve Borthwick’s contract based on results of the last 12 months. The RFU have backed Borthwick following a review into ...

Source: https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Australia&qft=sortbydate%3d%221%22&format=rssOriginal source

Macquarie’s Future Secure AI nears pre-IPO raise at $1.8b valuation

13 September 2026

Macquarie’s Future Secure AI nears pre-IPO raise at $1.8b valuation

The company is selling convertible notes which will swap into equity at a maximum valuation of $US1. 3 billion at the time of its initial public offering on the ASX.

Source: https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Australia&qft=sortbydate%3d%221%22&format=rssOriginal source

Sanjeev Gupta’s heart, ‘emotional stress’ pose flight risk

13 September 2026

Sanjeev Gupta’s heart, ‘emotional stress’ pose flight risk

The failed foreign businessman successfully got a trial adjournment for “cardiac issues”. His case was again presented by his politician barrister.

Source: https://www.bing.com/news/search?q=Australia&qft=sortbydate%3d%221%22&format=rssOriginal source

Live: Penrith pulls off shock switch for semifinal

13 September 2026

Live: Penrith pulls off shock switch for semifinal

The Panthers have sprung a selection surprise for their semifinal showdown with the Roosters on Sunday afternoon. Follow live.

Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/feed/45910/rss.xmlOriginal source