Second bird flu case hits King Island seabird

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1. King Island seabird tests positive for Tasmania's second H5 bird flu case

   A seabird on King Island has tested positive for the H5 strain of bird flu, Tasmania's second case of the virus. State biosecurity is on alert following the latest discovery.

   examiner.com.au

2. Kempe Engineering says it couldn't survive state's second smelter shutdown

   Kempe Engineering says it could not survive a second smelter shutdown, warning that if Bell Bay closed tomorrow the company would put off 45 people.

   examiner.com.au

3. Howlett breaks her silence after allegations from a government staffer

   A deputy mayor has broken her silence after allegations from a government staffer, with clashing stories emerging over the use of taxpayer resources during a campaign.

   examiner.com.au

4. New claim of punch complicates sentencing of chainsaw-wielding kidnapper

   A new claim of a punch is complicating the sentencing of a chainsaw-wielding kidnapper, with a statement made in a home detention report holding up proceedings.

   theadvocate.com.au

5. Hotel's 'Canine Concierge' to hang up collar, after greeting 300,000 guests

   A hotel's beloved 'Canine Concierge' is retiring after greeting around 300,000 guests, with tears expected on the popular pup's final day.

   examiner.com.au

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