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H5 bird flu explainer

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 9 July 2026

H5 bird flu has arrived in Australia. Here's everything you need to know about the virus and how you can help.

General

Nominations for Hobbs and Serventy Medals close in December

Birdlife Australia
Monday, 10 November 2025

It’s that time of year again — nominations are now open for BirdLife Australia’s esteemed Hobbs and Serventy Medals.

Media release

Nature Law reform fails to deliver for birds and nature

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 30 October 2025

Nature Law reform introduced to Parliament today fails to deliver for birds and nature

Media release

H5 bird flu suspected on Australia’s Heard Island

Birdlife Australia
Friday, 24 October 2025

BirdLife Australia's response to Avian Influenza Federal Funding announcement

Aussie Bird Count

Meet your 2025 Aussie Bird Count Ambassadors

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 23 October 2025

The Aussie Bird Count is in full flight! Meet our 2025 ambassadors!

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

The Tawny Frogmouth is Australia’s 2025 Bird of the Year

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 16 October 2025

After three years placing runner-up, the Tawny Frogmouth has finally claimed the title as the country's 2025 Bird of the Year.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Time to get counting – the Aussie Bird Count starts today!

Birdlife Australia
Thursday, 16 October 2025

The Aussie Bird Count starts today! Start counting birds in the name of conservation.

General

Bird-safe Halloween decorations

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

How to celebrate Halloween with bird-friendly decorations.

Listicle

Celebrate Halloween with these five spooky Australian birds

Birdlife Australia
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Celebrate Halloween: Meet five of Australia's spookiest and kookiest birds.

Australian Bird of the Year 2025

Our top picks from the Bird of the Year Top 10

Birdlife Australia
Tuesday, 14 October 2025

From the Gang-gang to Baudin’s Black-Cockatoo, discover our top Bird of the Year contenders and why your vote helps protect Australia’s threatened birds.