Today in News History

On June 24, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1497, John Cabot lands in North America at Newfoundland leading the first European exploration of the region since the Vikings. In 1902, George Leake, Australian politician, 2nd Premier of Western Australia (born 1856) passed away. In 1918, First airmail service in Canada from Montreal to Toronto. In 1940, Ian Ross, Australian newsreader (died 2014) was born. In 1947, Kenneth Arnold makes the first widely reported UFO sighting near Mount Rainier, Washington. In 1977, Jeff Farmer, Australian footballer was born. In 1983, David Shillington, Australian rugby league player was born. In 2010, Julia Gillard assumes office as the first female Prime Minister of Australia. In 2015, Mario Biaggi, American police officer, politician and criminal (born 1917) passed away. In 2021, The Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida suffers a sudden partial collapse, killing 98 people inside. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance, testing after first mainland cases reported

The Japan Times

June 24, 2026

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Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance, testing after first mainland cases reported

Tests are underway after dead sub-Antarctic seabirds and a pelican were found more than 1,200 ‌kilometers from where the first two confirmed cases were reported.

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