Quotes attributed to chief executive Ali Wastie

While we're disappointed to learn that H5 bird flu has arrived in our municipality, our teams have been closely monitoring the situation and its progress across the state. We will continue to monitor developments, support agency-led response efforts and keep our community informed.

It is absolutely essential that people refrain from touching or picking up any birds - they should be left where they are, recorded and reported.

The clear advice of from Agriculture Victoria is to avoid, record, and report. That means to avoid contact with sick or dead wild birds or wildlife and their environment, to record what you see and to report using the online form or via the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

Visit H5N1 avian influenza in Greater Geelong to find out more.