Adelaide morning briefing

Kangaroo Island bird flu fears for penguins

Good morning, Adelaide. It's a cool, overcast Saturday, so here's what's happening before you head out.

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As bird flu ravages stocks, Kangaroo Island is 'sick of bloody disasters'
Fears about bird flu's potentially devastating impact on South Australia's penguins have fuelled calls for the creatures to be vaccinated against the virus, with Kangaroo Island's mayor saying the local population has "taken a hammering" in recent years.
abc.net.au
Longer lasting rechargeable batteries take shape
While soaring demand for lithium-ion batteries pushes prices higher, Flinders University experts are making headway into launching a safe and more sustainable zinc-iodine rechargeable battery.
news.flinders.edu.au
'Horrific consequences': Aussie star almost hit by car in Tour of Britain
Two-time Commonwealth Games medallist Maeve Plouffe describes her close call with a car while riding in the Tour of Britain, calling the incident's potential consequences "horrific".
abc.net.au
Australia names team for second Test against Bangladesh
Australia have resisted the temptation to play four specialist fast bowlers against Bangladesh in the second Test in Mackay, as captain Pat Cummins confirmed Matt Renshaw would open the batting.
abc.net.au

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