Queensland gears up for a potential bird flu battle
Queensland conservationists are preparing for a potential H5N1 bird flu outbreak as the virus threatens local bird populations. Birdlife Australia President Hugh Possingham urged the government to mobilize thousands of volunteer bird watchers for effective monitoring. The state's billion-dollar poultry industry is on high alert, following confirmed cases on Australia's southern coast.
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Published 26 Jun 2026, 21:09 UTC · Updated 26 Jun 2026, 21:20 UTC
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