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Bird dropping ‘luck’ theory tested as Teal doctor MP’s political fate hangs in the balance

When a bird pooped on Dr Monique Ryan during an election day interview, the reporter was quick to suggest it may bring her good luck.

And it seemed she was right, when the independent candidate for Kooyong in Melbourne took the stage that night to declare victory.