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Australia faces mass wildlife deaths as bird flu reaches mainland

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.

Health ·10 Aug 2026, 03:04 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu mass mortality in seabirds

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.

Health ·3 Aug 2026, 08:09 ·Lina Park 3 min read
The next pandemic is not a matter of if, but when,' Oxford professor says

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.

Health ·8 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Lina Park 3 min read
New South Wales becomes third Australian state to confirm H5N1 bird flu case

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.

Health ·5 Jul 2026, 12:33 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Poultry precautions urged as bird flu threat spreads

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.

Health ·4 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Lina Park 4 min read