H5N1
Australia faces mass wildlife deaths as bird flu reaches mainland
Confirmed cases in Greater Crested Terns and mass deaths on the Limestone Coast signal the arrival of a pathogen that has already killed many subantarctic seal pups.
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu mass mortality in seabirds
The detection of H5N1 in silver gulls and greater crested terns suggests a shift from sporadic migratory arrivals to environmental spread across five states.
The next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when,' Oxford professor says
Global health experts warn that climate change and urbanization make future outbreaks inevitable, while funding cuts and public fatigue hinder preparedness.
New South Wales becomes third Australian state to confirm H5N1 bird flu case
New South Wales is the third Australian state to detect H5N1 bird flu after finding the virus in a migratory seabird. Officials confirm the risk to the public remains low and poultry supplies are secure.
Poultry precautions urged as bird flu threat spreads
Agricultural authorities are urging poultry producers to upgrade biosecurity as the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus reaches Australia's east coast and continues to devastate US farms.