Missing man sought in Milton, rent costs soar, H5 bird flu hits mainland

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1. Missing man, Milton

   Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Nanek, a 49-year-old man reported missing from Milton on 20 August. He was last seen on Baroona Road around 5.10pm and police have concerns for his welfare due to a medical condition.

   mypolice.qld.gov.au

2. Apartment rents now cost more than half a typical single worker’s take-home pay in all Australian capital cities, report finds

   Apartment rents now cost more than half a typical single worker's take-home pay in all Australian capital cities, a new report has found. Advocacy groups are warning of widespread housing stress and urging Labor to offer renters more support.

   theguardian.com

3. Fur seal’s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strain

   A long-nosed fur seal has died from the H5 bird flu strain in South Australia, marking the first Australian mainland mammal fatality from the spreading virus. A minister has warned of significant losses ahead.

   theguardian.com

4. Australia’s marine parks protect ‘places no one goes’ rather than fragile coastal zones, scientists say

   Hundreds of experts have written to the environment minister calling for stronger protections for coastal marine ecosystems. Scientists say Australia's marine parks protect 'places no one goes' rather than fragile coastal zones.

   theguardian.com

5. ‘Absurd’: children to see gambling logos on sports jerseys until 2032 in transition period condemned by Pocock

   Children will continue to see gambling logos on professional sport jerseys until up to 2032 despite criticism from Senator David Pocock. The government says it hopes clubs will end jersey deals with wagering companies earlier but calls it a commercial decision.

   theguardian.com

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