Breaking: Suspected H5 bird flu detection in Australia
The first suspected case of the H5 strain of bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, marking a possible first in the country. This strain has previously killed millions of birds and mammals globally. Australia remains the only continent without a confirmed case until.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:23 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:30 UTC
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