Australia news live: bird flu detected on Murray-Darling basin ‘should be ringing alarm bells’, expert says
Summary
Bird flu (H5) has been found in wild birds in the Murray-Darling Basin area of New South Wales, Australia, for the first time. Several other states, including South Australia and Victoria, have reported many cases of the disease in wild birds, raising concerns about its spread and threat to bird populations already under stress.Key Facts
- New South Wales recorded its first cases of H5 bird flu in two wild birds near Wentworth and Narooma.
- Bird flu poses a danger to inland bird colonies, especially before the spring breeding season.
- Birds in the Murray-Darling Basin face challenges like feral animals, lack of water, and habitat loss.
- South Australia has confirmed 147 cases and 13 suspected cases of bird flu recently.
- Victoria reported 10 new cases, all in greater crested terns.
- Australia has a total of 215 confirmed bird flu cases nationwide as of the latest report.
- Samples were tested and confirmed by CSIRO’s Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness.
- Experts warn the situation should alert governments to the need for action to protect birds.
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