Be prepared for H5 bird flu

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  Photograph: EJ Woehler
  13 August 2026

  H5 bird flu detected in Tasmania
  

  We have detected H5 avian influenza (bird flu) in a wild brown skua. This is Tasmania’s first positive detection in a wild bird.

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  13 July 2026

  H5 bird flu aerial surveys completed
  

  Targeted aerial surveys of large stretches of Tasmania’s coastline have confirmed no evidence of mass mortalities of birds or other wildlife due to H5 avian influenza (bird flu).

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  30 June 2026

  $10 Million Boost for Tasmania's Recycling Projects
  

  Funding for 30 projects will cut waste, grow recycling and support jobs across Tasmania.

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  18 June 2026

  Have your say on the draft Primary Produce Safety (Horticulture Produce) Regulations
  

  New Tasmanian Regulations for Horticulture Produce are being drafted to help ensure the local produce we enjoy is safe to eat. Phase 1 consultation finished in 2025. Phase 2 public consultation is now open. ​