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'Once established, we can't control it' — the race is on to halt H5

There’s growing fears a black swan event is unfolding in Western Australia - quite literally - with the arrival of the H5N1 strain of bird flu on our shores. Scientists are warning that creatures like the iconic black swan, which has no natural immunity to the virus, could be wiped out completely. Australia’s threatened species commissioner says  Victoria has ended native forest logging, but a Four Corners investigation has found sawmills are now sourcing timber from Tasmania, with public money flowing to keep them afloat. It’s a situation raising serious questions, ANU ecologist Distinguished Professor David Lindenmayer says its time for royal commission into public funding of native logging.   A scandal has erupted within the Gold Coast artist community after a prize-winning artwork was exposed as a copy. Where is the line between inspiration and imitation and is it okay if you declare your intent?

Sir Keir Starmer puts an end to leadership speculation

The crowds of reporters outside No.10 Downing Street this morning could only mean one thing. Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - the sixth to bow out in ten years. His most likely successor? The so-called King from the North, Andy Burnham. Sir Keir’s biographer Tom Baldwin says the revolving door is a sign of a political system in crisis. Negotiations between the US and Iran are already breaking down with walkouts,  military threats and regional tensions flaring – just as a fragile deal appeared within reach. But with the Gulf States potentially having to foot the bill for Donald Trump’s promised $300 billion dollar reconstruction offer for Iran, just how ready are they to actually go along with this plan?   A private member’s bill giving new meaning to the expression pushing up daisies. It’s called human composting, an ecological alternative to tradition burials. New South Wales Alex Greenwich is part of a group trying to bring this technology down under, so to speak.

How soon will the 'King of the north' make a move on No.10?

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election paving the way for him to challenge UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the Labour party and the nation.  After a week of trash talk the countdown is on to tomorrow’s game between the Socceroos’ and team USA.  The American mid-west is about as far from North Africa as you can get, but the community of Lawrence in Kansas have thrown open their doors for Algeria’s national football team, whom they’re hosting during the world cup.

Will One Nation's abortion gamble pay off?

Fran Kelly brings you compelling conversations on issues that challenge,entertain and inspire us.

Pauline Hanson makes a combative debut at the National Press Club

Three decades after she first arrived in the federal Parliament, Pauline Hanson has finally fronted the national press club, with a clear message for the media, it’s time to take One Nation seriously.   And how do you tax a robot? As AI comes for our jobs and threatens to rob governments of their tax revenue, we look at some of the options being contemplated to ensure we all get a share of the wealth from this AI revolution.