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H5N1 bird flu spreads to mammals and expands in Australia

56 clusters · 311 sources · last updated

Latest: Avian influenza H5N1 detected in multiple Australian mammal species

The H5N1 bird flu outbreak continues to expand across Australia, affecting both wild bird populations and mammals. In South Australia, the first confirmed case in an endangered Australian sea lion was detected at Seal Ba

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Australia tobacco tax debate and illicit market crackdown

36 clusters · 92 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia Senate proposes tobacco tax freeze to combat black market

The debate over Australian tobacco taxation has intensified as the Coalition pushes for a major policy overhaul. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has proposed slashing federal excise to bring the retail price of a standard

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Incat Tasmania electric ferry production and deployment

8 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: China Zorrilla electric ferry arrives in Uruguay

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania is expanding its production of large-scale battery-electric ferries for international markets. In August 2026, the company commenced the transport of Hull 096—the world's largest ba

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Australasian lamb market: supply surges and export shifts

16 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia sheepmeat exports fall as China increases market share

By mid-August 2026, the Australasian lamb market faced significant volatility driven by supply surges and shifting export patterns. In Australia, a substantial increase in livestock offerings led to a cooling period. She

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AI data centre planning disputes

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Falkirk Council to hold hearing on controversial AI data centre plans

In Scotland, Falkirk Council has scheduled a special planning committee meeting to address a proposal by Apatura to build a 300MW hyperscale AI data centre near Glenbervie Business Park. The application has met with si

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Industrial and energy development in Bell Bay, Tasmania

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Bell Bay industrial center sees new energy and manufacturing proposals

Clean energy company Polar Blue has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion over three years to establish an advanced manufacturing hub in Bell Bay, Tasmania. The project, which involves relocating an existing facility fr

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Australia influenza and pollen season trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Australia hay fever searches peak as seasonal allergies affect millions

Australia is experiencing a traditional influenza peak, driven by the A(H3N2) strain, alongside the commencement of the 2026 pollen season. In eastern states, residents have reported earlier-than-normal hay fever symptom

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Humpback whale migration and feeding patterns

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Humpback whales found feeding during migration along Australia coast

Observations and research regarding humpback whale behavior have highlighted shifts in their presence and feeding patterns in different global regions. In the United States, humpback whales are appearing with increasing

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Critica Limited critical minerals project development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Critica Limited appoints interim manager for critical minerals projects

Critica Limited is transitioning from an explorer to a developer by advancing scoping studies for its flagship assets. Initially, the company initiated a scoping study for the Mt Lindsay tin-tungsten project in Tasmani

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