Pacific Airshow dazzles as bird flu, facial recognition concerns rise

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1. Pacific Airshow takes to the skies above the Gold Coast – in pictures

   The Pacific Airshow returned to the Gold Coast over the weekend, drawing crowds of plane-spotters to Surfers Paradise beach with aerobatic feats and big military jets. The event, which came to Queensland in 2023, was cancelled last year due to damage caused by Cyclone Alfred.

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2. Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths

   Consumer privacy advocates have raised alarm after Coles and Woolworths confirmed they were testing facial recognition technology at their stores. Experts claim the tech is 'normalising surveillance', while the supermarkets say they are exploring ways to keep people safe.

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3. Bird flu has devastated wildlife around the world. What Australian birds are most at risk?

   Experts are worried about how Australian bird populations might be affected by the deadly H5 bird flu strain. Seagulls, pelicans and black swans are among the species that have experts concerned, given the virus has already devastated wildlife around the world.

   theguardian.com

4. 3M knew for more than 50 years that its products could harm humans, Australian government alleges in court documents

   Australian government court filings claim manufacturer 3M knew more than 50 years ago that its firefighting products, including components in PFAS, could be toxic and harm humans. The federal government argues internal company documents included warnings about the products.

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5. Sharks have always stoked panic in Australia. While scientific understanding grows, conservation efforts can be unseated by fear | Anna Clark

   Sharks have long been a figure of fear and fascination in Australia's history, from Aboriginal rock art to colonial encounters. Conservation efforts can be unseated by fear even as scientific understanding continues to grow.

   theguardian.com

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