Authorities have been planning for the arrival of the disastrous H5N1 bird flu virus. Now their protective measures will be tested like never before.

Conservationists say they fear the arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia could have a devastating impact on Phillip Island's penguin population.

As H5N1 bird flu spreads across Australia, wildlife experts, scientists, and poultry farmers prepare for devastating losses to native species and industry.