Australia’s first suspected detection of H5 bird flu reported in WA
Australia reported its first suspected case of H5 bird flu in a sick migratory bird found in southwestern Western Australia. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins stated that confirmation of the virus would be sobering yet expected due to global spread. This case marks a significant development for a continent previously free from this deadly strain.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 06:29 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:40 UTC
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