Bird flu reaches NSW sparking farmer fears | Sunrise

New South Wales has recorded its first confirmed case of avian influenza, with six total cases now identified across Australia. A dead bird discovered at South Narrabeen surf lifesaving club on Sydney's northern beaches is undergoing testing as a potential seventh case. The state government has established an operational centre in Orange with 500 additional staff for surveillance, though there is currently no evidence the disease has entered Australia's agricultural system. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS