Australia confirms first case of H5N1 bird flu in Western Australia
Australia confirmed its first case of the H5N1 bird flu strain on Saturday, affecting a migratory brown skua found in Western Australia. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins stated the discovery was not unexpected amid global outbreaks. Authorities are monitoring the situation and advise reporting sightings of sick or dead wild birds.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 00:34 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 00:40 UTC
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