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Injured sea lion takes rest on Cheynes Beach: The Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions say the sea lion found at Cheynes Beach last Sunday was not being treated as a potential bird flu case and was instead being monitored for an injured flipper. The sea lion was quickly reported to the Emergency Animal Disease hotline, though no further action was taken.

Bird flu in Denmark? The CSIRO has confirmed a suspected case of bird flu in the Great Southern, with a dead migratory bird found in Denmark. A dead giant petrel was found on Parry Beach, though cannot be absolutely confirmed to carry the deadly strain as carcass degradation made testing impossible. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development suggest the Denmark case will be labelled "presumed positive". If the Denmark bird is elevated to a confirmed positive, it will mark the 15th case in the country, and ninth in the state.

Great Southern Lime win year-round go ahead: Great Southern Lime's Nullaki mine has won an appeal to extend its operating license year-round, after a City of Albany decision restricted the business to just four months of work each year. The miner primarily extracts limestone, which is processed into calcium carbonate, or agricultural lime, to help manage soil acidity on farms. Great Southern Lime partner Graeme Robertson says the extension will reduce costs for local farmers by improving the reliability and availability of agricultural lime.

Footy greats to lock horns in Denmark: Two AFL premiership heroes are set to meet in Denmark this weekend, as the Royals take on Denmark at McLean Oval on Saturday at 2:30pm. West Coast champion Josh Kennedy will don the black and white and is sure to take to the box — a familiar spot with the champion slotting 712 goals for the eagles. Two-time premiership player Lewis Jetta will pull on the royal blue.

Folk n' Shanty hits Albany: Albany's International Folk n' Shanty Festival has descended upon the region, with local venues bursting at the seams. The event, beginning with just three recognised acts, has transformed over the years to include more than a dozen performing groups for the weekend festival. Folk and shanty groups across the state travelled to join the familiar sounds of local groups, with the half-hour sets enjoyed by thousands.