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8:44Now PlayingEmergency services in Sydney are investigating a fatal house fire in Wiley Park that has claimed the lives of three people. Fire and Rescue NSW deployed 20 firefighters and five engines after a granny flat was engulfed in flames late last night. Reporter Jack Hahn provides live coverage from the scene as authorities work to determine the cause, examining potential factors such as heaters or e-bikes.
In Brisbane, reporter Andrea Crothers details a miraculous escape after a Toyota Yaris crashed directly into the side of a Brisbane City Council bus in Rocklea. Remarkably, no one was seriously injured in the collision.
Meanwhile, Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson confirms local transmission of bird flu among native Australian birds in South Australia, leading to suspended beach tours at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. In health news, a breakthrough Australian-first blood test offers early Alzheimer's disease diagnosis up to 20 years before symptoms appear, delivering results in just 18 minutes.
Economically, Federal Politics Reporter Connor McGoverne reports on falling inflation figures, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers addressing interest rate predictions. Globally, Washington Correspondent Lauren Tomasi covers Dr Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment during a US congressional hearing on COVID-19 origins, alongside statements from US President Donald Trump. Europe Correspondent Josh Bavas details deadly wildfires across Greece and France, while footage captures an arson attack at Saint James Church in Bosnia.
Additionally, incredible drone footage captured by wildlife filmmaker Alexander Forrest shows the rare moment of a humpback whale birth off the New South Wales coast near Tweed. Finally, a viral trend highlights the hilarious dilemma of the workplace "social cough limit."
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