Australia’s battling a bird flu outbreak with over 24,000 hotline calls and 200 H5N1 cases across six states — even hitting little penguins in Victoria. Vaccines are now rolling out for high-risk species, while the Agriculture Minister stresses that public vigilance is vital since officials can’t stop the spread entirely. The crisis began in June in Western Australia, prompting a $2 billion biosecurity investment since 2022 to fortify borders, airports, and mail centers. This week marks National Biosecurity Week, highlighting how detector dogs, X-rays, and public reports — from seeds hidden in dentures to 11kg of smuggled meat — are keeping threats at bay.
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