Australia news live: Albanese to target rightwing ‘race to the bottom’ at NSW Labor conference; first east coast bird flu case confirmed

The Guardian reports that New South Wales has confirmed its first case of H five N one bird flu. A giant petrel found at Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, tested positive — the sixth confirmed case in Australia. The detection is limited to the single migratory seabird and hasn't affected the poultry sector or domestic wildlife. Authorities have a preparedness plan in place.

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