Left: On 7's Sunrise June 29, the CEO of the Invasive Species Council said the highly contagious and devastating H5N1 will spread around Australia, and that cats and dogs should be kept indoors/away from wildlife. Scientists warn of devastation It's like watching a horror movie unfold and not being able to turn it off. There is a reason so many scientists are sounding the alarm about the deadly H5N1 virus now confirmed in three Australian states so far - WA, SA and NSW. GLOBALLY: 400...

The world's most devastating avian influenza has just hit Australian shores. What our governments do or don't do now, will have far-reaching consequences for our wildlife, agriculture industries and potentially human health. Left: photo from a compelling article in BBC's The Science Focus Core Message It was never a question of if, but when. The world’s most devastating avian influenza has now hit Australian shores. Given its ability to travel long distances fast, if the virus is not...

...most subdued duck shooting opening ever 2026 Duck opening newsletter While many communities around the state reported a quieter start to the shooting season, Victoria's public waterways were nonetheless hardly a Visit Victoria advertisement. Above: The sights and sounds of Victoria's public waterways March to June. (Note the little native coots in the foreground, whose response to threats is often not to fly away, but rather to vocalise and stay their ground). Few birds, few shooters,...