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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
New South Wales detects first suspected case of H5 bird flu

New South Wales detects first suspected case of H5 bird flu

Authorities in New South Wales have identified a suspected case of H5 bird flu in a migratory seabird, marking the virus's arrival on Australia's east coast.

Health ·3 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read