If you think the recent bird flu cases are a coastal phenomenon and have nothing to do with inland NSW, authorities are urging you to pay attention.
The arrival of the highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza virus in New South Wales has put renewed focus on the importance of protecting the state's birdlife, poultry industry and internationally significant wetlands such as the Macquarie Marshes.
Located about 73kilometres West of Coonamble, the Macquarie Marshes are one of the largest remaining inland semi-permanent wetlands in South-Eastern Australia.
The wetlands provide vital habitat . . .
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