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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.
H5N1 bird flu, which has devastated global wildlife, has reached Australia, posing a significant threat to the country's unique and endemic species, with over 150 bird species and 10 mammals at high risk of extinction or major population declines.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
Over 150 unique Australian bird species, including black swans, are at very high risk of extinction or decline from the H5N1 bird flu. The virus, confirmed in WA, poses a significant threat due to the lack of external repopulation options for endemic species.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia for the first time, with a dead brown skua found in Cape Le Grand national park. While the risk to humans is low, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The virus has previously spread globally and rarely infects humans.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of toppling governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK Prime Minister, with Andy Burnham widely expected to succeed him. Meanwhile, Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn of AI capable of destabilizing governments, and Australia sees a decline in support for multiculturalism.
The H5N1 strain of avian influenza has been confirmed in Western Australia after two seabirds, a brown skua and a giant petrel, tested positive. Both birds have died, marking the first time the virus has reached Australia, raising concerns for wildlife and industry.
