First Mainland Australia H5N1 Bird Flu Case Confirmed
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Anthony Albanese, Australian Government
Western Australia, Australia
June 2026
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H5N1 bird flu detected in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia. This marks the first confirmed mainland case in Australia. Government is implementing biosecurity measures to prevent spread to poultry.
- Earlier version 16/20/2026, 8:00:42 AM
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