Bird flu update: Australia’s H5N1 outbreak has reached a new grim milestone after a long-nosed fur seal died on the Limestone Coast, likely infected via contact with seabirds or shared environments—raising concern for faster spread among marine mammals if it takes hold. Veterans’ mental health: New NHS figures show nearly 20,000 ex-service personnel are being treated for mental health problems after leaving the forces, including depression, PTSD, anxiety, self-harm and substance issues—highlighting the strain of “civvy street” transitions. Local health planning link: The Falklands will run its 2026 Census on 18 October, with responses used to plan and fund public services such as education, health, housing and infrastructure; households must register for online or paper completion. Fisheries & wellbeing: A Falkland Islands Government role is advertised for policy work on bycatch mitigation, focusing on seabirds and seals—aimed at reducing unwanted harm from commercial fishing and supporting science-to-policy decisions. Health access concern: A terminally ill Falklands War Royal Navy veteran with pancreatic cancer says a pension dispute left him with only about half of his £104k retirement pot, underscoring the human cost of delayed or disputed health-related financial support.