Even as the United States grapples with an outbreak of H5N1 flu in dairy cattle, the World Health Organisation has announced the first known human infection with a different strain, H5N2, in a person in Mexico.
Jim Chalmers said he was not expecting a recession, but acknowledged the national accounts data from the Australian Bureau of Statistic was "very week".
The annual march, seen as provocative by Palestinians, could ignite broader unrest, as it did three years ago, when it helped set off an 11-day war in Gaza.
Queensland speedster Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow was catapulted into the fullback role and brained the task after a brutal hit wiped out Reece Walsh early in the State of Origin opener.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may be investigated by the national security watchdog after a judge referred him over the detainment of Abdul Nacer Benbrika.
A Victorian tradie who suffered severe burns to 17 per cent of his body and spent 10 days in a coma has shared his story to warn others ahead the long weekend.
A man has been charged for allegedly stealing more than $60,000 in fundraising money meant for the family of Hannah McGuire, who was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner in Victoria.
A Queensland mayor has requested a leave of absence and failed to show up to a crucial council meeting as his colleagues voted in favour of a motion of no confidence.