Bird flu spreads locally; Australia faces wildlife deaths

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1. Bird flu is spreading locally and Australia faces more wildlife deaths. How bad could it get?

   Australia has entered a new phase in dealing with H5N1 bird flu, with authorities confirming local transmission of the virus among South Australian birds signals a shift in the situation.

   theguardian.com

2. The population of an endangered Australian bat suddenly dropped by up to 16%. No one knows why

   Scientists have recorded about 5,000 fewer critically endangered southern bent-wing bats at a key maternity site, and experts say they don't yet know why the population suddenly dropped by up to 16%.

   theguardian.com

3. The likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates has fallen. Have we finally come to our senses? | Greg Jericho

   The latest inflation figures at 3.8% have put off expectations of another rate rise until early next year, reducing the likelihood of the RBA raising interest rates soon.

   theguardian.com

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