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Australia bird flu spreads, wildlife at risk
34 clusters · 233 sources · last updated
Latest: Australia implements bird flu vaccination and biosecurity measures
Since the first mainland detections of H5N1 in mid‑2026, the virus has moved through several Australian states and into New Zealand. Early July saw six confirmed wild‑bird infections, rising to 18 by late July and to 27