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H5N1 Bird Flu Confirmed on Australian Mainland

The H5N1 bird flu strain has been confirmed on the Australian mainland after a brown skua found on the Western Australian coast tested positive. Agriculture minister Julie Collins confirmed the death of the bird from the highly pathogenic strain, with another bird suspected positive. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the government is focused on limiting its spread.

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Australia Detects Suspected First Mainland Bird Flu Case in Migratory Bird

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Australia Detects Suspected First Mainland Bird Flu Case in Migratory Bird

Australia has detected its first suspected mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua found in Western Australia's Cape Le Grand National Park. Authorities are awaiting further tests to confirm the strain, which has spread globally through wild birds and mammals.

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Migratory Seabird Tests Positive for Avian Influenza in Western Australia

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Migratory Seabird Tests Positive for Avian Influenza in Western Australia

A brown skua found dead at Cape Le Grand National Park, Western Australia, has tested positive for avian influenza. Further testing is underway to confirm if it is the H5N1 strain. A second bird, a giant petrel, is also being tested. Officials urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds.

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