Macquarie Island.
sub-Antarctic island of Australia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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Potential H5 avian influenza outbreak detected on Macquarie Island.Well supported14 reports
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Southern seals are breeding on Macquarie Island. A specific seal named Sammy is linked to sightings in Tasmania and Portland, amidst concerns about bird flu spread from South Australia.Some support1 report
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The Australian Antarctic Division is conducting research and management projects on Macquarie Island.Well supported3 reports
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Macquarie Island this week
News at the entities that move Macquarie Island most-
Tasmania StructuralCold fronts brought heavy rain and flooding to Sydney, Queensland, Western Australia, and Tasmania on October 20, 2026.Moves Macquarie Island
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Southern Shared contextXCF completed a business combination with Southern and appointed John Wharton to its board of directors.Moves Macquarie Island
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Australian Antarctic Division StructuralThe Australian Antarctic Division, based in Tasmania, operates icebreakers for Australian Antarctic missions and collaborates with the federal government.Moves Macquarie Island
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UNESCO StructuralBrunei delegation attended a conference in Tianjin and committed to international cooperation.Moves Macquarie Island
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Bureau of Meteorology Shared contextBOM data is being used to assist local community planning regarding bridge height in Kempsey.Moves Macquarie Island
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Antarctic Shared contextA new film directed by Drew Goddard stars Jack Nicholson and Chris Hemsworth and is set in Antarctica.Moves Macquarie Island
Connections
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Australian Antarctic Division Structural
The Australian Antarctic Division uses Macquarie Island as its operational base for research and management, with activities influenced by the island's environmental conditions.
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Tasmania Structural
Macquarie Island is formally administered as part of the state of Tasmania.
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Southern Shared context
Southern seals rely on the specific ecological conditions of Macquarie Island for successful breeding.
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UNESCO Structural
Macquarie Island holds formal membership status as a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO since 1997.
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Bureau of Meteorology Shared context
The Bureau of Meteorology operates and maintains weather records on Macquarie Island.
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Heard Island Shared context
The islands share a context of ecological observation, specifically regarding seal health and flu transmission.
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McDonald Island Mentioned together
The islands are co-mentioned in relation to shared ecological observations regarding seals and flu.
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Sean Sullivan Shared context
Sean Sullivan is officially representing a department assessing risks associated with Macquarie Island.
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Antarctic Shared context
Macquarie Island is geographically located near the Antarctic region.
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Antarctica Shared context
Macquarie Island is geographically situated in the vicinity of the continent of Antarctica.
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Davis Shared context
Davis is a location or station related to the geographical context of Macquarie Island.
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Western Shared context
The island is suspected to be the origin point for seabirds causing influx into the state of Western Australia.
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South Australia Mentioned together
No direct coupling between South Australia and Macquarie Island was observed in the evidence.