More dead penguins as bird flu spreads; college AI petition

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1. Another 23 dead penguins found in North-West, bird flu positives up again

   Another 23 dead penguins have been found in Tasmania's North-West, with bird flu positive cases up again. Officials are increasing surveillance as the death toll rises.

   theadvocate.com.au

2. Students' fears for leaning quality spark petition against college AI move

   Students are raising fears over learning quality in a petition against a college's AI move, with one student saying 'It will hallucinate answers'. Ebony has detailed her varied concerns.

   theadvocate.com.au

3. Strahan chippie to learn what it feels like to be deprived of his liberty

   A Strahan chippie is set to learn what it feels like to be deprived of his liberty after he suspected a youth of theft. What he did next was shocking.

   theadvocate.com.au

4. Club closures, mergers on agenda as NTFA admits it can't support 22 clubs

   Club closures and mergers are on the agenda as the NTFA admits it can't support 22 clubs. Official say no decision has been made in terms of future structure.

   examiner.com.au

5. Crash leaves former teacher quadriplegic, family fights healthcare barriers

   A former teacher left quadriplegic after a crash has his family fighting healthcare barriers, saying 'We just want Warren to come home'.

   examiner.com.au

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