Suspected case of bird flu detected in Australia
A suspected case of the H5N1 bird flu strain was detected in a migratory bird in south-west Western Australia. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins confirmed the bird's death with initial tests returning positive for the virus. Experts warn that an outbreak could be catastrophic for Australia's native bird species, which have not previously been exposed to H5N1.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 05:35 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 05:40 UTC
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