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‘We expected it, but now it’s here’: on the frontline of Australia’s bird flu outbreak, people are distressed

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on August 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Petra Stock. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

As Australia prepares for the H5 bird flu to potentially rip through hundreds of species, residents of the Limestone Coast are already seeing the impacts

It has only been three weeks since H5 bird flu was detected on South Australia’s Limestone Coast and already encounters with sick or dead birds are becoming commonplace.

Maureen Christie, who lives in the seaside town of Carpenter Rocks, has been observing and protecting birds in the region for decades. She is now witnessing many stricken and suffering.

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