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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal

Australia ⁠is grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza

The Independent UK

Race to vaccinate after deadly bird flu milestone

An ambitious effort to vaccinate wild penguins against bird flu is ramping up as Australia recorded a distressing milestone in the worsening outbreak.

AAP

‘Devastating’: Western Australia fears a black swan moment as bird flu threatens flagship species

The state’s bird emblem is an indicator species for H5N1, with high visibility populations and low survival rates. Experts are warning of ‘significant mortality’

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Native birds in captivity to be vaccinated against H5 bird flu as Australia prepares for more mass mortalities

Federal government also hopes to vaccinate some wild birds but admits catching them once, let alone twice for both doses, is ‘difficult’

The Guardian - AU

Bird flu 'tsunami' set to cause Aussie wildlife carnage

A "doom list" classes one in five Australian mammal and bird species as facing extreme risk from the deadly H5N1 virus as authorities race to vaccinate animals.

AAP

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Wildlife advocates are calling for an urgent $200 million spend to protect birds and mammals from a devastating virus, with hundreds of species at risk.

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Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage

The concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the spread of the deadly virus, experts have warned.

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Bird flu testing, as mass mortality incident detected

Authorities are investigating whether more than 80 dead and sick greater crested terns found on an Australian island have bird flu.

AAP

Bird flu has reached Victoria and more wildlife deaths loom. How bad could it get?

Authorities say local transmission of H5 bird flu virus among South Australian birds signals ‘shift in the situation’

The Guardian - AU

Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn

BirdLife Australia says discoveries of sick and dead local seabirds in South Australia show outbreak is ‘taking hold’

The Guardian - AU

‘Socialist’ teachers target eight Victorian Labor MPs including education minister – as it happened

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It's now official: bird flu cases in four states

Officials have confirmed that a fast‑spreading strain of H5 bird flu has reached a fourth state, with a migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane.

AAP

Electorate honour set for Indigenous resistance 'hero'

Tasmania's status as the only state without an Indigenous-named electorate is set to end after the electoral commission ticked off on re-badging Franklin.

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Electorate shake-up to spark MP scramble for new homes

More than a quarter of voters in one state - and plenty of MPs too - will be shuffled into new seats under a major redraw of electoral boundaries.

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The Independent UK

First case of deadly H5N1 confirmed in Australian seabird

It may not be possible to eradicate flu if it becomes established in wildlife, scientists warn

The Guardian - AU

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

Native greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – tests positive for disease after being discovered at Robe on SA’s Limestone Coast

AAP

Native bird flu case sparks 'nightmare' wildlife fears

Experts fear native species could be devastated by a deadly bird flu strain after it was discovered in a wild non-migratory species for the first time.

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Fifth bird flu case detected as authorities urge calm

Authorities have confirmed a fifth case of deadly bird flu, but there remains no evidence of spread to resident wildlife populations.

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Bangkok Post

H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state

SYDNEY - Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

WA minister says no evidence H5N1 bird flu has spread but samples from two sea birds being tested -as it happened

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FED:Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

The Guardian - AU

‘A genuine wildlife emergency’: everything you need to know about the arrival of H5 bird flu in Australia

What is the virus? Where did it come from? Are humans at risk? What does it mean for the agricultural sector and wildlife? Experts answer your questions

The Independent UK

Anthony Albanese calls first H5N1 bird flu case ‘concerning’ as virus reaches Australia

The case was detected in a remote part of the country’s southwest in Australia’s Cape Le Grand National Park

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Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

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