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Avian Influenza
Volunteer birdwatchers enlisted in bird flu surveillance
Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Volunteer birdwatchers enlisted in bird flu surveillance efforts in the wake of the first confirmed positive case of H5 bird flu in a resident seabird in SA
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Avian Influenza
H5 Bird Flu now suspected in Australia
Birdlife Australia
Friday, 19 June 2026
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A Brown Skua in WA has returned a suspected positive result for H5N1 avian influenza, potentially marking the first arrival of the virus on Australia soil.
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Avian Influenza
Duck hunting and bird flu
Birdlife Australia
Friday, 24 April 2026
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As H5 bird flu nears Australia, duck hunting increases risks for waterbirds. Learn why boosting resilience and reducing disturbance is critical now.
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