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Western Australia's Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis has confirmed a Brown Skua has tested positive in a preliminary test for bird flu near Esperance on Western Australia's south coast.Ms Jarvis says the sub-Antarctic bird was discovered at Cape Le Grand beach on June the 14th -- and died after being taken into care.The public has been urged to avoid touching sick or dead birds and wildlifePlanned talks in Switzerland between the U-S and Iran have fallen over..as Israel continues to strike Lebanon.Vice President JD Vance had been prepared to make an overnight flight - but the White House says he and his delegation were unable to finalise plans and that he'd stay in Washington.A Hezbollah-aligned news outlet is reporting Iran is delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland over Israel's ongoing attacks in southern Lebanon.Former KPMG Australia chief executive Andrew Yates has told a parliamentary committee he doesn't see himself or those at the company as "bad apples".The company is embroiled in a series of allegations over the misuse of confidential client information -- which has led to a series of high-profile resignations and demotions in recent months.The inquiry has now heard evidence from several leaders -- from KPMG, Lendlease and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.Mr Yates denies he and another colleague took the fall for widespread problems.And for more news at any time you can follow the ABC Top Stories podcast.