Australian news and sports updates

Coming up, the British Prime Minister announces his stepping down, a second migratory bird confirmed with the deadly bird flu, and a Sydney shark victim facing an extended hospital stay. I'm Jefferson Shore with your evening news update . Prime Minister Anthony Abanizi says Serkia Stammer can be proud of his achievements during his time in office. Serkia has resigned as British Prime Minister, forced out by his own party. He dragged Labour to a landslide victory two years ago, but his popularity has been waning. Speaking outside ten Downing Street , he says he'll remain prime minister until a successor is chosen. And I will do everything I can to ensure an orderly handover of power. I will also give my success or my full and unequivocal support , knowing that they will inherit a Britain that is far stronger and fairer than the wine I inherited two years ago. The federal government maintains it's prepared for an outbreak of a deadly strain of bird flu. The H five N one strain has been confirmed in two wild migratory birds in Western Australia. An investigation is underway to determine if it's spread. Environment Murray Watts says the cases are not unexpected . We are the only continent in the world that until now has not had this strain on our shores. And what that has meant is that it has given us time as a country to ensure that we are as well prepared as we possibly can be. A new opinion poll shows the pain continues for the coalition, with research showing it would be virtually wiped out if an election were held now. The demos survey for online business publication capital brief shows the Liberal nationals would be reduced to eleven seats. One nation could win as many as sixty three seats to become the official opposition and reduce labor into minority government. An Australian man arrested in Greece over a murder thirty years ago may avoid standing trial. Greek authorities have reportedly refused to extradite James Dalam due to the alleged crime falling outside the country's statutes of limitations. He's accused of fatally stabbing a man in a Sydney nightclub. Federal police say the largest cocaine seizure ever in Australia would have equated to millions of street level deals. Almost three tons of the drug have been found under shipping containers at Londonerry in Sydney's Northwest. AFP commander Stephen J saysay the seizure is a major crackdown on drug crime. Had it reached the Australian community, it would have had an estimated street value conservatively of about eight hundred sixteen million Australian dollars. This equates to about three million dollars street level deals. That's more than eight hundred million dollars, that won't make it into the pockets of organized crimes. Family members of Kuji's shark attack victim Leah Stewart expect her to remain critical but stable in hospital for some time. They've issued a statement, saying she has a long road ahead. And David Jones has appointed the first female chief executive in the department store's one hundred eighty eight year history, Erica Birch told is replaying Scott F ife, she previously led online fashion retailer the iconic. In sport, Latrell Mitchell has been ruled out of Origin three after scans confirmed he has a small tear in his calf. It's a major blow for the blues heading into the decider, the Rabbito star was due to return from a back injury against the Eels on Thursday. Forward Loughland Hudner admits it's a setback. Obviously he's a big influence, the boys love playing with him . He can do some freaky stuff, so having back would be good but doesn't always happen how we wanted to, so yeah, who is next will get the job done. In AFL hawk star Josh Weddell has accepted a three match suspension after a high bump left the Gold Coast Danrioli with a broken jaw. Egypt has scored its first ever win at the FIFA World Cup fighting back to beat New Zealand three one. Spain has thumped Saudi Arabia for Nil, Belgium and Iran drew Nil all, while surprise packets Cape Verde have played out a thrilling two all draw with two time champions Uruguay. And tennis legend Serena Williams has confirmed a wild card entry to the women's singles at Wimbleton. In Finance one, Australian dollar is buying around seventy US cents. I'm Jefferson Shaw and that's the latest from Tapped News