Melissa Meehan

There were blue skies and a light breeze on the day swimmer Leah Stewart was mauled by a great white shark.

The NSW government will set up a factory to build modular homes to help address the housing crisis. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW GOVERNMENT

The 35-year-old has undergone multiple surgeries including an arm amputation in the week since the attack.

Fears are growing a deadly avian flu strain discovered in Australia's largest state is spreading, with 16 sick or dead birds reported, although the government is calling for calm.

Australia's largest poultry producer has plunged farms into lockdown after a deadly avian flu strain was discovered in the country.

Fears are growing that a deadly avian flu strain discovered in WA is spreading, with 16 sick or dead birds reported.

A second bird has tested positive for a deadly strain of avian flu as Australia's largest poultry producer plunges its farms into lockdown.

Australia is on high alert after a second bird tested positive for a deadly strain of avian flu, raising concerns the virus may be spreading in remote locations.

Thousands of Socceroos supporters have poured into official live sites to soak up the atmosphere among fellow diehards ahead of the national team's World Cup clash.

Flares have been let off as rowdy crowds pack to official live sites to soak up the Socceroos atmosphere.