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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 · Jul 27

'Can't stop it spreading': more bird flu cases likely

The poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak.

AAP · Jul 27

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

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 25

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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 · Jul 25

Bird flu cases span across four states as tally climbs

A fast‑spreading strain of H5 bird flu may have reached a fourth state after a dead migratory seabird washed ashore north of Brisbane.

AAP · Jul 24

H5N1 Bird Flu Has Now Hit Over 1,166 U.S. Dairy Herds Across 19 States, With Idaho Leading the Nation

USDA confirmed H5N1 in more than 1,166 U.S. dairy herds as of July 22, 2026. Idaho leads with 173 infected herds. Here is what consumers and farm workers should know.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Dead whale calf on city beach to be tested for bird flu

A newborn humpback whale that was stranded on a beach and died will be tested for bird flu, as the number of cases grows to 17.

AAP · Jul 17

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Afternoon Update: Sam Neill’s cause of death announced; first case of bird flu in NZ; and Andy Burnham’s winding path to power

Actor’s family release information due to ‘inaccuracies and outright falsehoods’ in media

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16

Second bird flu case confirmed in Hunter

Here's the latest health advice from authorities.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 16

Fears for New Zealand’s native species as first bird flu case emerges

Minister urges public to report cases of three or more sick or dead birds in a group after brown skua seabird tests positive for H5N1 on Wellington beach

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16

Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next

The first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in New Zealand marks an important milestone, but not an unexpected one.

The Conversation · Jul 16

Bird handling 'confusion' as new case confirmed

A suspected bird flu case in Queensland has been cleared, but wildlife rescuers have complained of mixed messages and scarce facilities regarding sick birds.

AAP · Jul 15

Seabird negative for bird flu, quarantine centre grows

Fears Australia's bird flu outbreak had spread to a fourth state have been allayed after a petrel suspected of carrying a deadly strain tested negative.

AAP · Jul 14

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

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10

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AAP · Jul 10

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.

AAP · Jul 9

More bird flu detections spark wildlife fears

Australia's bird flu tally may be edging towards double figures, with experts warning of a potentially ''devastating'' impact on already-threatened wildlife.

The Conversation · Jul 7

Scavenger animals are the missing link in Australia’s bird flu response. Three experts explain

Australia is racing to contain the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is now believed to have infected seven seabirds.

AAP · Jul 7

'Window closing' for wildlife as bird flu threat mounts

Another suspected bird flu case has been detected, threatening to push the national tally to eight as experts warn the clock is ticking to protect wildlife.

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The Economic Times · Jul 6

Egg prices in USA artificially spiked? Three producers accused of price-fixing agree to pay $3.3 million, donate 53,000,000 eggs

America's egg supply chain is shaken as three major producers agree to a $3.3 million settlement and donate 53 million eggs. Accused of secretly coordinating bids to inflate prices, these companies allegedly manipulated a key industry benchmark, exacerbating the "egg price shock" beyond bird flu's impact. While denying wrongdoing, the…

AAP · Jul 5

Bird flu surveillance ramped up on coastline

Authorities have called for calm after Australia's sixth bird flu case was confirmed, with thousands of department staff deployed to the coastline.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5

The state's first case of bird flu is in the Hunter. Here's what you need to know

Authorities confirmed a migratory seabird found at Hawks Nest has the first NSW case of the deadly H5N1 virus, sparking a state and national response.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4

Coalition criticises Labor over electricity prices as Bowen rejects ‘hypocrisy’ – as it happened

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AAP · Jul 3

Precautions urged as sixth bird flu case confirmed

Australia's sixth bird flu case has been confirmed as the nation's top veterinarian issued advice to keep free-range hens housed, where practical.

The Conversation · Jul 3

A suspected bird flu case has now been found in NSW. Here’s what that means

A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been detected in a giant petrel found near Hawks Nest on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, marking the first time the virus has turned up in a wild bird in the state.

AAP · Jul 3

Wider spread fears as bird flu emerges in third state

A deadly strain of avian flu detected for the first time in NSW has prompted authorities to ramp up surveillance and industry containment measures.

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