'Sobering but not unexpected' suspected H5 bird flu case explained
A suspected H5 bird flu case was identified in a brown skua seabird on Cape Le Grand beach, Western Australia, on June 14. Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis stressed the case is 'sobering but not unexpected' as Australia has been the last continent free of the deadly strain. Federal officials have allocated $113 million for preparedness measures amid increased surveillance efforts.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 18:58 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC
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