Horse flu risk status downgraded in Gunnedah, Narrabri

The equine influenza risk status in two north-west New South Wales regions has been downgraded.
Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald says Gunnedah and Narrabri have been reclassified from red to amber zones.
He says there are currently fewer than 50 infected properties around the state.
Centrelink is also reminding business owners and workers affected by horse flu they only have until the end of the month to apply for assistance.
Hank Jongen from Centrelink says there may still be people eligible that have not applied.
"There's a workers' hardship wage supplement payment and if you are involved in a business there's also another $5,000 in the form of the business assistance grant," he said.