Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in Cape Le Grand Park
Australia confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu, detected in a brown skua on a beach in Cape Le Grand National Park, as of Saturday. This marks the strain's reach to every continent, with Agriculture Minister Julie Collins acknowledging the reality of bird flu presence. Authorities continue monitoring for further cases in local wildlife.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 03:12 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:20 UTC
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