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Deadly H5 bird flu found in local Australian seabird for first time

Deadly H5 bird flu found in local Australian seabird for first time

The detection of H5 bird flu in a resident greater crested tern marks the first time the virus has been found in a native Australian seabird.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read