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Fears of another bird flu border breach after alarming discovery on tourist island
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Queensland has detected its first suspected case of H5 avian influenza, with a migratory bird testing positive in a state lab.
The dead petrel was discovered on Moreton Island, east of Brisbane, a popular tourist destination.
Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"We have known that a H5 bird flu detection in Queensland was a matter of when, not if," she said.
The other states affected are South Australia and NSW.
Anyone who spots sick or dead wildlife is advised to avoid contact, record what they see, and report immediately.