Suspected case of bird flu detected in Australia
Australia detected its first suspected case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in a migratory bird in south-west Western Australia. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins confirmed the bird's death and reported an initial positive test. Experts warn that an outbreak could devastate native bird populations unexposed to the virus.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:35 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:40 UTC
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