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First confirmed cases of H5 bird flu on Australian Island

  • Birdlife Australia

  • Tuesday, 25 November 2025

The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected in southern elephant seals on Australia’s Heard Island.

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First confirmed cases of H5 bird flu on Australian Island

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Tuesday, 25 November 2025
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The highly contagious H5 bird flu strain has been detected in southern elephant seals on Australia’s Heard Island.
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BirdLife Australia in the media: November

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Tuesday, 18 November 2025
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Find out more about our bird conservation work around the country with our monthly media round-up.
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2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards finalists

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 17 November 2025
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We're thrilled to announce the finalists of the 2025 BirdLife Australia Photography Awards!
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The birds of Heard Island

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 17 November 2025
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With the potential outbreak of H5 bird flu on Heard Island, we take a look at some of the special birds which live there.
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A record-breaking Regent Honeyeater release season

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Friday, 14 November 2025
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2025 NSW Regent Honeyeater release update
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Birds to look out for in November

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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Find out more about birds to see around Australia in November, including Dollarbirds, Channel-billed Cuckoos and Tree Martins
Bird of the month

November bird of the month: Crested Shrike-tit

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Wednesday, 12 November 2025
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Five things you may or may not know about your November Bird of the Month, the Crested Shrike-tit!
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Nominations for Hobbs and Serventy Medals close in December

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Monday, 10 November 2025
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It’s that time of year again — nominations are now open for BirdLife Australia’s esteemed Hobbs and Serventy Medals. 
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Nature Law reform fails to deliver for birds and nature

  • Birdlife Australia
  • Thursday, 30 October 2025
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Nature Law reform introduced to Parliament today fails to deliver for birds and nature