Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1833, Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1903, Sidney Franklin, American bullfighter (died 1976) was born. In 1912, Peta Taylor, English cricketer (died 1989) was born. In 1916, Gough Whitlam, Australian lieutenant, lawyer, and politician, 21st Prime Minister of Australia (died 2014) was born. In 1943, Richard Carleton, Australian journalist (died 2006) was born. In 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is first published, in the United States. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2007, Lady Bird Johnson, American beautification activist; 43rd First Lady of the United States (born 1912) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Deadly bird flu puts 100 species of Australia’s ‘isolated’ wildlife at risk of mass deaths
The bird flu strain that arrived in Australia for the time last week has already caused the deaths of hundreds of millions of birds and mammals around the world.
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Wildlife | The Guardian
· Jun 23, 2026
Tasmanian devils, swift parrots, black swans: the animals at risk if bird flu takes off in Australia
Federal government identifies more than 150 native and unique bird species and 10 mammal species at ‘very high risk’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 150 of Australia’s native and unique bird species have been assessed as being at “very high risk” of extinction or major decline if they catch the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, with Western Australia’s celebrated black swans among the most susceptible.The federal government analysis of Australia’s 800 different birds and 350 mammals reflects the high level of concern among experts about the arrival of the H5N1 strain, which has killed millions of birds and mammals around the world. Continue reading...
9 News Australia
· Jul 5, 2026
The deadliest strain of bird flu reaches NSW | 9 News Australia
The first suspected case of deadly bird flu in NSW has now been confirmed, and now, hundreds of personnel are scouring the coastline to spot any infected seabirds. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
Animals | The Guardian
· Jun 24, 2026
Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three
An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to fourFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDeadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states after a migratory seabird tested positive for the disease in South Australia.Western Australia also has another suspected positive case, in a southern giant petrel, found in the Quindalup region in the state’s south west. Continue reading...
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 21, 2026
Bird flu is finally in Australia. What does that mean for us?
Bird flu is finally in Australia. What does that mean for us?
Sweden Herald
· Jun 27, 2026
Bird flu detected among wild birds in Australia
Bird flu detected among wild birds in Australia
Sky News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Another suspected bird flu case in Western Australia
Another suspected case of a deadly bird flu has been identified in Western Australia. It's the fifth suspected or confirmed case in Australia. Western Australia Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis says there is no evidence the H5 avian flu has spread to the local wildlife.
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Related coverage for "Deadly bird flu puts 100 species of Australia’s ‘isolated’ wildlife at risk of mass deaths": Wildlife | The Guardian — Tasmanian devils, swift parrots, black swans: the animals at risk if bird flu takes off in Australia. 9 News Australia — The deadliest strain of bird flu reaches NSW | 9 News Australia. Animals | The Guardian — Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three. The New Zealand Herald — Bird flu is finally in Australia. What does that mean for us?. Sweden Herald — Bird flu detected among wild birds in Australia. Sky News Australia — Another suspected bird flu case in Western Australia