The first case of H5 bird flu in NSW's Illawarra region was found in a tern at Windang, raising fears for the lake's vulnerable pelican population.
Why it mattersThe virus could devastate native bird populations and spread to other wildlife and pets in the region.
AustraliaH5 is now in NSW's Illawarra; during migration season, the spread of infected birds across the region poses a significant risk.
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