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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended for extra month

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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended for extra month

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And welcome to another Sunday Guardian live blog.

We’ll continue to bring you the latest news and reactions following confirmation of Australia’s first mainland case of deadly H5 bird flu, as well as the government’s extension to fuel excise cuts for a further month. A “swim out” event is planned for Sydney’s Coogee beach marking one week since a woman was bitten, suffering critical injuries.

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Originally reported by The Guardian. Read the full story at the original source.