Australia’s red meat industry is being urged to monitor and report signs of bird flu as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza continues to spread across the country.

The Australian egg industry is preparing for a longer-term threat from H5 avian influenza, following detections of the virus in wild birds across the country. Australian Eggs Managing Director Rowan McMonnies says transmission between Australian wildlife indicates H5 bird flu is likely to remain established in the medium term, meaning producers face a more challenging operating environment.

A long-nosed fur seal has died from H5 bird flu at Beachport on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, marking the first confirmed case in a mammal on mainland Australia. The detection comes as the virus spreads among wildlife, with South Australia recording 183 confirmed events, including mass deaths of more than 1,000 greater crested terns on offshore islands.

The Victorian Farmers Federation has welcomed a commitment from the Victorian Coalition to cancel the VNI West transmission project if elected in November.

From guarding colonies of little penguins in Warrnambool and tracking injured koalas through bushfire-scorched scrub, to sniffing out rats aboard boats bound for Antarctica, conservation dogs are putting their powerful noses to work helping scientists better understand the natural environment. Conservation dog handler and ecologist Nicole Gill, joins FlowFM's Jess Dempster on air, to tell her all about these impressive canines.

Farmers and rural politicians in New South Wales are condemning the State Government’s firearm buyback scheme, arguing law-abiding gun owners are being unfairly punished and will not receive adequate compensation for firearms they are required to surrender.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched legal action against the former operators of a regional Victorian livestock transport business, over alleged underpayments totalling almost 300-thousand dollars.

The Federal Government has said it will implement all eight recommendations from the second review of Australia’s Dairy Code, aimed at improving fairness and transparency between dairy farmers and processors.

Australia's peak vegetable industry body is calling for stronger country of origin labelling laws, following allegations raised this week that Chinese tomatoes were detected in imported processed food products labelled as originating from Italy.

The South Australian Government has launched a new website bringing together the latest information on H5 bird flu as surveillance and preparedness activities continue across the state.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has issued a strong warning following a nationwide enforcement operation targeting speeding and illegally modified heavy vehicle speed limiters.

The United States has launched a safeguard investigation into lamb imports following a petition from the American Sheep Industry Association, with Australia's red meat sector preparing to defend its position in the key export market.

Australia has recorded its first confirmed case of the H5 bird flu strain in a native seabird, after a greater crested tern found on South Australia's Limestone Coast tested positive for the virus. The detection at Robe Marina marks the first confirmed case in an Australian seabird and brings the national total to 12, including 11 migratory birds and one native species.

Australian Dairy Farmers says recent action by the consumer watchdog against Lactalis Australia highlights the importance of maintaining trust in the nation’s dairy industry. The dairy giant has paid almost 60 thousand dollars in penalties after the ACCC issued infringement notices over claims two milk products marketed as “fresh” contained significant amounts of powdered, reconstituted ingredients.

A new insight report from Grain Producers South Australia has revealed the state's grain growers are increasingly leasing land, adopting collaborative farming arrangements and planning for succession as they adapt to a changing operating environment. The 2025 Annual Grain Producer Survey attracted a record 1,046 responses from growers across every cropping region, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the industry's structure, workforce and future direction.

Authorities across Australia are urging producers and the public to remain alert as the situation regarding the H5 strain of high pathogenicity avian influenza continues to develop.

The NSW Nationals are urging urgent government action after China imposed an additional 55 per cent tariff on Australian beef imports.

The race for South Australia's Agricultural Town of the Year title has narrowed to ten finalists following a statewide public vote.

Victoria’s private livestock veterinarians are being further upskilled in disease detection and emergency response, through recent training programs delivered by Agriculture Victoria.

In Victoria, farmers affected by the January bushfires are being encouraged to explore the recovery assistance still available to help rebuild their businesses.