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NSW launches vaccination program for endangered birds
- Biosecurity; Research & Development; Ministerial
The NSW Government has commenced a rollout of targeted vaccinations for vulnerable species of birds to help protect them against H5 avian influenza (bird flu).
Recreational fishers can once again take native Australian Bass and Estuary Perch in NSW waters following the end of the three-month spawning closure.
More than 4,500 calls to Emergency Animal Disease Hotline as community asked to protect pet birds
- Biosecurity; Ministerial
Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty today visited the State Coordination Centre (SCC) at the
Orange Agricultural Institute where experts from across government are leading the NSW
Government’s response to H5 bird flu.
Measured Goats Field Day returns to Condobolin to showcase genetic gains for the industry
- Agriculture; Research & Development
Goat producers, researchers and industry stakeholders are invited to Condobolin on Wednesday 16 September for the 2026 Measured Goats Field Day.
With spring approaching, recreational fishers are reminded that the Murray Cod and Murray Crayfish seasons close on 1 September 2026.
