Jane Mcnaughton

Scientists call for the federal government to invest more in preventing the disease from spreading to Australia's $5 billion sheep meat industry.

As Australians shake their heads at the prospect of another increase in power prices, this Victorian couple have gone green with their home and business and won't pay an energy bill for years.

Egg farmers and market analysts warn increased consumer demand and ongoing avian influenza issues are to blame for current egg shortages, which could continue for at least another three years.

The new detection of H7N8 bird flu is linked to the ongoing outbreak at Kinross Farms, as shopper grapple with an egg shortage at supermarkets.

A proposed shake-up of Victoria's fisheries department will result in a significant rise in maritime crime and negatively affect the environment, according to a former officer.

About 180,000 chickens will be euthanased at the farm, which is owned by one of the nation's leading egg producers.

Consumers are still facing egg shortages and price rises as the ramifications of Australia's largest bird flu outbreak continue to be felt.

Wind turbine collapse in western Victoria 'totally unacceptable', engineer says

Turkey is in decline, chicken is on the rise and ham remains popular for Christmas lunch in Australia.

Pygmy and common hippos could be on their way to Australia in a bid to boost species numbers.