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H5 Bird Flu NSW: Poultry Industry on High Alert After Hawks Nest Outbreak

Radio Haanji Podcast

Published
July 4, 2026
Duration
14:59
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Last updated
Jul 5, 2026

Discusses The highly contagious H5 strain of bird flu has officially breached New South Wales borders, with th…

Summary

The highly contagious H5 strain of bird flu has officially breached New South Wales borders, with the first case confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Hawks Nest. In this episode, we break down what this major biosecurity threat means for local farmers, how past outbreaks in Victoria and Western Australia triggered national egg shortages, and what hea…

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The highly contagious H5 strain of bird flu has officially breached New South Wales borders, with the first case confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Hawks Nest. In this episode, we break down what this major biosecurity threat means for local farmers, how past outbreaks in Victoria and Western Australia triggered national egg shortages, and what health authorities are saying about food safety and human transmission risks. Tune in to stay informed on the evolving agricultural crisis.