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Bird flu detected in Goulburn: What backyard chook owners must do

H5 bird flu detected in Goulburn as NSW ramps up surveillance.

The Canberra Times · Sep 11

'Social distancing' plea for birds as flu hits Sydney

A deadly bird flu strain has hit the shores of another major Australian city, with a vet urging people and pets to practice "social distancing" with wild birds.

AAP · Sep 4

Controversial measures to prevent another shark mauling

The weather's warming and the NSW government has announced measures to prevent another shark attack, a horror laid bare by the latest survivor.

AAP · Aug 31

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Fifth case of bird flu confirmed in NSW as Commonwealth approves vaccine

The NSW government has reassured residents the risk to human health and the state's agricultural sector remains low.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 15

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Authorities have called for calm after Australia's sixth bird flu case was confirmed, with thousands of department staff deployed to the coastline.

AAP · Jul 5

The state's first case of bird flu is in the Hunter. Here's what you need to know

Authorities confirmed a migratory seabird found at Hawks Nest has the first NSW case of the deadly H5N1 virus, sparking a state and national response.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5

'Bloody shock': H5 bird flu case suspected in Hunter

It marks an unwelcome first for NSW.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3

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NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast

Migratory giant petrel discovered near Hawks Nest north of Newcastle infected with H5. Testing under way to determine if it’s highly pathogenic H5N1 strain

The Guardian - AU · Jul 3

Sydney shark attack victim named as 35-year-old mother Leah Stewart

Leah Stewart was attacked while she was swimming with friends at Coogee Beach

The Independent UK · Jun 15

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AAP · Jun 14

A shark attacked a swimmer at a popular Sydney beach. How rare is it – and how can you stay safe?

Experts say animal was likely a white shark rarely seen at Coogee – different from the bull shark attacks in NSW over the summer

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14

Wet and wild weather brings risk of shark attacks

People are being urged to exercise caution when going for a dip following a recent spate of shark attacks, as rainy weather increases swimming risks

AAP · Feb 27

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AAP · Feb 15

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Financial support and extra pest control are on the way for farmers in one state as severe rainfall shortages create tough conditions.

Evening Standard · Jan 18

Boy, 12, fights for life after shark mauls both legs at Sydney beach

Five friends watched in horror as attack unfolded at popular Nielsen Park before desperately trying to help

AAP · Jan 17

Jail time for leaving dogs in cars under broad changes

Australia's most populous state is cracking down on people who leave their dogs in cars and use painful collars in proposed changes to animal welfare laws.

AAP · Sep 26, 2025

Regional jobs axed in public sector 'coward cuts'

The decision to cut 228 roles from a state's regional public sector has sparked outrage from unions, who say the move will come at a cost to primary industries.

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AAP · Sep 19, 2025

Why AI-powered cameras are watching Australian forests

Artificial intelligence technology will be deployed in more Australian forests in an investment inspired by the devastating Black Summer bushfires.

AAP · Sep 1, 2025

Farmers still waiting on flood 'rapid' recovery grants

A state agriculture minister has conceded the government's delivery of financial aid to farmers hit by May's devastating floods has been too slow.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025

Trial to remove shark nets from three Sydney and Central Coast beaches a good first step, scientists say

Experts welcome move by NSW government, saying nets are ineffective at preventing shark bites and ‘indiscriminately’ kill marine life

AAP · Jun 22, 2025

Animal cruelty action dogged by tight leash on funds

Advocates say animals will suffer after a cruelty investigator had to cut its operations, but a state government says there's no "endless supply" of funds.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2025

NSW bans hay imports from south-east Queensland amid fear of fire ants after Cyclone Alfred

Invasive Species Council says moratorium a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to inadequacy of national eradication program

AAP · Oct 30, 2024

Reconnection close after extensive power outage

Federal support payments are being offered to people in far western NSW following power outages, with reconnection to the grid expected within 24 hours.

AAP · Oct 23, 2024

Puppy farms put on short leash with legal crackdown

Tighter rules are in the pipeline as NSW moves on large-scale puppy farms, which have increased in the state since Victoria introduced stricter regulations.

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