South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas declared a significant escalation in H5 bird flu following the deaths of over 1,000 greater crested terns across offshore islands, while new cases emerge in other states.
About 400 dead baby and juvenile pelicans were discovered at Lake Cawndilla in outback New South Wales. Authorities ruled out H5N1 avian influenza, and an investigation into the cause of death is underway.
Australia's first H5 bird flu case in a little penguin has been confirmed on Phillip Island, prompting an urgent vaccination rollout for thousands of birds.
A Phillip Island penguin has died from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first detection in the island's little penguin colony. The case is one of three new Victorian detections announced ahead of scheduled vaccinations starting Monday.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected across all six Australian states, displaying neurological symptoms in seabirds and triggering widespread concern among conservationists, scientists, and poultry farmers over risks to native species and agriculture.
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H5N1 avian influenza has entered a new phase in Australia with the detection of the virus in seagulls and a mass mortality of greater crested terns in South Australia. This development raises concerns about long-distance spread to diverse environments and other bird species, including poultry and waterfowl, due to seagulls' widespread presence and nesting habits.
Tasmania is bracing for the inevitable arrival of the deadly H5 bird flu strain, which has spread across mainland Australia, causing mass mortalities in wild birds. Authorities are preparing for its impact on wildlife, poultry farms, and Aboriginal cultural practices, urging public reporting of sick birds.
H5 bird flu has caused the first mass mortality of Australian wildlife in greater crested terns off South Australia. With 74 confirmed cases across multiple states, federal ministers expect further spread in wildlife, activating a national management plan and increased biosecurity efforts.
Citizen scientists in South Australia report increased distress over sick and dying birds, including a mass mortality event of 80 birds near Cape Jaffa, as H5 bird flu spreads among native species. Authorities are investigating, with results expected soon, and the federal government is in talks with the poultry industry.
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South Australian authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event involving over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns off the south-east coast, with H5 bird flu testing underway. This follows 39 confirmed H5 cases in SA, including the first seagull detection in Australia, raising concerns about localized spread.
Over 80 dead and sick greater crested terns on Baudin Rocks, South Australia, are suspected to be the first mass mortality event from H5N1 bird flu in Australia, six weeks after its arrival. Cases in silver gulls and inland terns suggest wider spread, raising concerns for native species.
Six new suspected H5N1 bird flu cases in south-west Victoria contribute to 20 nationwide, bringing Australia's total to 53 confirmed or presumed detections. While a silver gull tested positive in SA, authorities maintain a low risk to agriculture and human health, urging public reporting of sick wildlife.
Two greater crested terns found dead on South Australian beaches (near Robe and Semaphore) have tested positive for the H5 bird flu strain, marking the first confirmed cases on a SA metropolitan beach. National tally now includes 7 in SA, 10 in WA, 2 in NSW, and 1 in QLD.
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A greater crested tern found on the South Australian coast has tested positive for the deadly H5 bird flu, marking the first case in local wildlife. The discovery at Robe is concerning but expected, with authorities conducting surveillance for further spread.
Gannet populations at major colonies in Scotland and Wales are not expected to recover from the 2022 bird flu outbreak until 2041. A new RSPB study indicates a fourfold increase in adult deaths, causing significant colony size reductions and prompting calls to revise the species' conservation status.
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Business groups warn that an H5N1 bird flu outbreak in Australian commercial poultry flocks could drive egg prices above $10 a carton, following confirmed cases in wild birds. The industry, which contributes over $10bn to the national economy, has biosecurity plans, but concerns remain about wider species carrying the virus and the impact on free-range farms.
