Australia confirms first suspected case of H5 bird flu in WA
Australia confirmed its first suspected case of the H5 bird flu in Western Australia. Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins announced an investigation into the potential arrival of the highly pathogenic strain, which has devastated wildlife globally. Currently, there are no signs of mass wildlife deaths or spread to domestic poultry farms.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:52 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:00 UTC
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