Bird flu reaches South Australia as inflation slows and Sydney fire contained

The virus joins earlier detections in other states and has prompted expanded biosecurity measures at affected sites.

Economic indicators Separate government figures released today show the inflation rate continuing to ease. The data cover the most recent reporting period and indicate a slower pace of price increases than in prior months.

Local incidents A fire broke out at a storage facility in Sydney's south-west and was later contained. Emergency crews responded to the blaze; no injuries were reported in initial accounts. A separate incident involved a shark attack survivor in Sydney who has now woken from a coma.

Transport enforcement The Victorian government has expanded enforcement actions targeting taxi and rideshare drivers. Officials said the measures address compliance with licensing and safety rules. >"New figures show inflation rate slowing down." — The Sydney Morning Herald, 2026-06-24