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Adelaide will be “one of the safest circuits on the calendar”, says MotoGP's deputy CEO

MotoGP is gearing up for a move to Adelaide next year, with deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta describing it as one of the safest circuits on the calendar

Motorsport

Australia to hand-vaccinate 5,000 wild penguins against bird flu spreading across wildlife; the birds’ nightly routine will make the daunting task possible

Australia is launching a necessary effort to protect one of its most recognisable coastal birds from H5N1 bird flu. Wildlife teams are hand-vaccinating thousands of wild little penguins. On Phillip Island, Victoria, authorities hope to protect a colony of about 5,000 birds by catching them as they return to their…

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How do you vaccinate 1,000 tiny penguins against bird flu in the wild? It’s ‘really tricky’ but there is a way

Phillip Island’s ‘iconic’ little penguins get first bird flu vaccinations in what is thought to be largest program of its kind

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Bird flu could wipe out endangered sea lion population

An Australian marine mammal could go extinct if H5 bird flu spreads to local colonies, after authorities flagged a second seal has likely contracted the virus.

AAP

Little penguin dies from bird flu as case numbers grow

Bird flu has killed a little penguin before a vaccination program has gotten under way, as case numbers of the disease grow among wild birds in two states.

AAP

First Australian death of little penguin with H5 bird flu confirmed on Phillip Island

Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’

The Guardian - AU

MotoGP Fans Furious Over Shock Adelaide Street Circuit Calendar Addition

MotoGP has inked a fresh deal that will see the Australian round take place on the Adelaide street circuit from 2027, replacing Phillip Island, and fans aren't happy.

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Adelaide street circuit to host MotoGP from next year

The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will be raced on a street circuit in Adelaide after Victoria's Phillip Island lost hosting rights.

AAP

‘Everyone’s on edge about it’: rabbit numbers on Phillip Island reach ‘plague proportions’

Coastal residents face thousands of dollars in damage from the invasive species – which one expert warns could be becoming immune to Australia’s main biological control

The Guardian - AU

‘There’s no rules!’ A day out on an adult school trip

Despite his reservations, Tom Gill discovers making new friends surprisingly fun on a group whale-watching adventure to Phillip Island

The Guardian - AU

Bezzecchi critical of Vinales response to Phillip Island sprint crash

Marco Bezzecchi says he was unimpressed by Maverick Vinales showing him the middle finger as he lay motionless on the ground after the pair collided at high speed in Saturday's sprint race at the Australian Grand Prix.

Autosport

Marquez: “Big insect” to blame for startline tear-off incident

Australian Grand Prix winner Marc Marquez has explained that a large insect on his visor was ultimately the cause of his slow, smoky getaway at the start of Sunday’s MotoGP race at Phillip Island.

Motorsport

MotoGP Australian GP: Moto2 and Moto3 results

Fermin Aldeguer came out on top of a superb duel with Aron Canet to win the Moto2 Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island on Sunday.

Autosport

Bagnaia frustration as Ducati "worse" in Australian sprint

Francesco Bagnaia was left frustrated by set-up changes that made existing problems with his factory Ducati GP24 "worse" in the sprint at Phillip Island on Saturday.

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Martin “relieved” Marquez suffered early setback in Australia sprint

Runaway Phillip Island sprint winner Jorge Martin has admitted it was “a relief” to discover that Marc Marquez had lost ground at the first corner and was thus unlikely to be a threat in the 13-lap race.

Autosport

MotoGP Australian GP: Martin crushes rivals to take pole, Bagnaia fifth

Pramac Ducati’s Jorge Martin smashed his opposition on Saturday to claim pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

AAP

Spain's Marquez brothers set pace for Australian MotoGP

Australia's Jack Miller crashed in MotoGP practice for Sunday's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Autosport

MotoGP Australian GP: FP1 cancelled at sodden Phillip Island

Free Practice 1 at the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled on Friday as the expected heavy rain hit the Phillip Island circuit.

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The Block 2024: Hit Renovation Show Takes Tropical Twist For 20th Season — Block Island

The Block 2024 is back for its 20th season, and it's bigger than ever in Block Island. Here's what we know about release date, and cast.

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Tourists to forage with the bandicoots on Vic island

Phillip Island Nature Park is introducing a bandicoot tour for tourists following the marsupials almost extinction in 2017.

Motorsport

2024 WSBK calendar includes just one round outside Europe

Australia will be the only overseas destination on the 2024 schedule, with Phillip Island staging the opening round on 23-25 February following a pre-season test the week before.

Autosport

Bagnaia highlights “unbelievable” deficit to MotoGP title rival Martin in Australia

A week on from the title lead swinging from Bagnaia to Pramac’s Martin and back to Bagnaia at the Indonesian GP, 18 points splits to the pair coming to Phillip Island.Bagnaia lost his championship lead after struggling to 13th in qualifying at Mandalika and recovered only to eighth in the…

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A 22 Y.O. Woman Had To Be Rescued After Falling Off A Cliff In Victoria While Taking A Selfie

A woman has been airlifted to safety after falling a 50 metres from a cliff while taking a selfie on Phillip Island in Victoria.

Motorsport

Mawson suspended over supplement concerns

Concerns over the supplement were raised following a routine test during the Phillip Island round of the S5000 season back in May.

Motorsport

Thirteen cars for Phillip Island TCR round

The Victorian circuit will host the second round of the TCR Australia season following a lengthy lay-off since the opener in Tasmania back in February.

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