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Allanah Sciberras

First inland bird flu case sparks 'alarm bells'

As a number of greater crested terns are discovered inland, authorities warn worse is yet to come. (Andrew Stafford/AAP PHOTOS)

The discovery of H5 bird flu in Australia's inland should be sparking "alarm bells" among authorities, as cases continue to spread rapidly across the country.

Two greater crested terns tested positive for the strain in New South Wales for the deadly strain, including one found near Wentworth in the far southwest, more than 500km from the coast.

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