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Flu vaccinations to be rolled out for endangered birds

Flu vaccinations to be rolled out for endangered birds

Species most at risk of contracting the deadly bird flu will get vaccinations in an attempt to stop the strain spreading among endangered wildlife.

Backyards become frontline for nation's bird flu fight

Backyards become frontline for nation's bird flu fight

Backyards become frontline for nation's bird flu fight

Backyards become frontline for nation's bird flu fight

What happens in suburban backyards now will be critical to keeping the deadly H5 bird blu strain out of poultry and away from pets as infections rise.

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Bird flu fears prompt 'proactive' poultry farms order

Preventative measures are set to be enforced on poultry farms to prevent the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu as more cases are detected.

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Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow

Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow

Experts are warning Australia's sea lion population could face major losses after a pup's death as cases continue to mount from a national bird flu outbreak.

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Wildlife advocates are calling for an urgent $200 million spend to protect birds and mammals from a devastating virus, with hundreds of species at risk.

'Grim news': Penguin alert as bird flu outbreak worsens

'Grim news': Penguin alert as bird flu outbreak worsens

The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.

Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage

Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage

The concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the spread of the deadly virus, experts have warned.

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'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

An environmental group says bird flu is starting to spread quickly in Australia and more funding is needed to boost wildlife resilience.

Bird flu testing, as mass mortality incident detected

Bird flu testing, as mass mortality incident detected

Bird flu testing, as mass mortality incident detected

Bird flu testing, as mass mortality incident detected

Authorities are investigating whether more than 80 dead and sick greater crested terns found on an Australian island have bird flu.

Endangered species at risk as bird flu spreads

Endangered species at risk as bird flu spreads

Endangered species at risk as bird flu spreads

Endangered species at risk as bird flu spreads

Conservationists hold deep concerns for the future of some of Australia's most critically endangered species after a spike in bird flu cases.

Bird flu scare sparks fears of sea lion extinction

Bird flu scare sparks fears of sea lion extinction

Bird flu scare sparks fears of sea lion extinction

Bird flu scare sparks fears of sea lion extinction

One of the Australian sea lions' biggest breeding colonies may be under threat after more suspected bird flu cases were discovered, conservationists warn.

New confirmed bird flu cases raise fears for wildlife

New confirmed bird flu cases raise fears for wildlife

New confirmed bird flu cases raise fears for wildlife

New confirmed bird flu cases raise fears for wildlife

Bird flu has been confirmed in seven wild seabirds, prompting further testing to try to confirm if the disease is now spreading through local populations.

'Can't stop it spreading': more bird flu cases likely

'Can't stop it spreading': more bird flu cases likely

'Can't stop it spreading': more bird flu cases likely

'Can't stop it spreading': more bird flu cases likely

The poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak.

It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

Officials have confirmed that a fast‑spreading strain of H5 bird flu has reached a fourth state, with a migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane.

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Bird handling 'confusion' as new case confirmed

A suspected bird flu case in Queensland has been cleared, but wildlife rescuers have complained of mixed messages and scarce facilities regarding sick birds.

Seabird negative for bird flu, quarantine centre grows

Fears Australia's bird flu outbreak had spread to a fourth state have been allayed after a petrel suspected of carrying a deadly strain tested negative.

More bird flu detections spark wildlife fears

Australia's bird flu tally may be edging towards double figures, with experts warning of a potentially ''devastating'' impact on already-threatened wildlife.

'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

Another suspected bird flu case has been detected, threatening to push the national tally to eight as experts warn the clock is ticking to protect wildlife.

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Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Authorities have confirmed a fifth case of deadly bird flu, but there remains no evidence of spread to resident wildlife populations.

Fourth case of deadly flu detected in migratory seabird

CSIRO testing has confirmed a fourth case of deadly H5N1 bird flu in a giant petrel found on Western Australia's southern coast.

Bird flu strain was always expected to reach Australia

Members of the public are being urged to report birds that could be suffering from avian flu to authorities but are warned not to try to handle them.

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated

A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak.

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