Australia investigates first suspected case of H5N1 bird flu in WA
Mainland Australia's first suspected case of H5N1 bird flu is under investigation after a sick migratory wild bird was found in southern Western Australia. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins reported initial testing indicated a suspected positive result, and confirmation results are expected Saturday. No evidence of mass mortality or infection in poultry has been found.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 06:55 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 07:10 UTC
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