Australia experiences early wave of flu season

Australia is experiencing an early wave of the flu season. The flu season traditionally runs from May to September, but since 2022 Australia has recorded more cases during the summer months. 17,000 people in New South Wales have tested positive for the flu so far this year. That's compared to just over 10,000 people this time, last year. Health authorities say the end of pandemic restrictions and more people travelling overseas has led to a rise in out-of-season cases.