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New South Wales
New South Wales becomes third Australian state to confirm H5N1 bird flu
Authorities have detected H5N1 avian influenza in a giant petrel near Hawks Nest, making New South Wales the third state to report the virus. Officials confirm the discovery has not impacted the supply of chicken meat or eggs.
New South Wales detects first suspected case of H5 bird flu
Authorities in New South Wales have identified a suspected case of H5 bird flu in a migratory seabird, marking the virus's arrival on Australia's east coast.