# Science and the budget, bird flu closer to Australia and a guide to pollination

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Podcast: [The Science Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-science-show-887135)
Published: 2026-05-15T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/scienceshow/budget-bird-flu-pollination/106643122
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## Resource

Belinda Smith reports on the winners and losers in science following the federal budget brought down this week by treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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