Bird flu
In the Trump era of America first, scientists fear for the future of Antarctica
There are growing concerns the treaty that has protected the last great wilderness for nearly 70 years may not hold as the old rules-based world order disintegrates along with the sea ice.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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The number of infections that could make or break the next bird flu pandemic
There’s a specific number of cases that marks the point of no return, according to a new study. You can count them on your fingers.
- Angus Dalton
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The heartbreaking moment when scientists discovered bird flu signs in Australian territory
Scientists have discovered a beach littered with dead elephant seal pups on sub-Antarctic Heard Island and collected samples for testing to confirm detection of H5N1 avian influenza.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Could we vaccinate wild populations against the looming bird flu catastrophe?
The deadly H5N1 bird flu has spread across much of the world, killing millions of birds and tens of thousands of mammals. How will Australia respond?
- Bianca Hall
Pet peeve: Three factors that have raised the risk of a bird flu pandemic
The death of pets and a “red flag” study have experts worried about the virus that has infected 69 people and killed one patient in the US.
- Angus Dalton
Eggs crack new high amid fresh bird flu outbreak
Australians are paying 23 per cent more for eggs than they were two years ago, as avian influenza limits supply.
- Madeleine Heffernan
Everything you need to know about the new Victorian bird flu outbreak
A new strain of avian flu has been found in chickens at a farm in Victoria’s north. Here’s what you need to know about the highly infectious H7N8 strain.
- Ashleigh McMillan
‘Poultry have been infected’: Bird flu confirmed at Victorian chicken farm
CSIRO testing confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic H7N8 strain of avian influenza at a farm near Euroa.
- Angus Delaney
Worrying bird flu strain undisclosed by US after Trump orders WHO exit
A US government memo ordering a halt to communication with global health bodies has concerned scientists as a strain of bird flu is detected in California for the first time.
- Jessica Nix and Gerry Smith
Australia scans the frozen continent for early signs of deadly disease
Antarctic researchers are on high alert for a deadly strain of bird flu, which could hit the continent’s wildlife at any moment – and from there make its way to Australia.
- Mike Foley