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Canberra’s dingoes, water rats ‘highly susceptible’ to bird flu strain potentially detected on Heard Island
26 Oct 2025 23:30 GMT
… bird flu reaches Australia’s mainland.
Australian scientists have seen signs consistent with H5 avian influenza … also protect backyard poultry from all strains of bird flu.
These measures include …
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Bird flu spread a concern for govts, poultry industry
26 Oct 2025 23:29 GMT
… pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a concern for governments and the poultry … outbreaks.
In a related development, Australian scientists found hundreds of dead … as geese that spread infection, Australia is the only continent free …
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Scientists find suspected bird flu cases in Southern Ocean island near Australia
25 Oct 2025 10:09 GMT
Australian scientists have found suspected cases of H5 avian influenza, commonly known as ‘bird flu’, … statement said.
H5 avian influenza has not yet reached the Australian continent, the … in Poland (the top EU poultry producer), Spain and Germany, France …
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Suspected H5 bird flu outbreak kills hundreds of seal pups on sub-Antarctic island
25 Oct 2025 04:38 GMT
… not yet been confirmed as bird flu, but scientists reported unusual levels … mass mortality events linked to avian influenza.
Australian scientists reported discovering hundreds of … leading to widespread outbreaks among poultry and wild birds and unprecedented …
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Spring's migratory flocks pose bird flu risk for Tasmania
25 Oct 2025 00:38 GMT
… first thought about how bird flu might reach Australia, the discussion was about … , this strain of bird flu has hit dozens of poultry businesses recently, killing … of Melbourne, currently focused on avian influenza viruses.
She said this time …
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What killed hundreds of seals? Bird flu spread raises fears, questions
24 Oct 2025 11:09 GMT
… and higher food prices.
Meanwhile, Australian scientists have found hundreds of … pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a concern for governments and the poultry …
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Bird flu likely killed seal pups on sub-Antarctic island
24 Oct 2025 08:31 GMT
… since 2021, killing millions, infecting poultry and dairy farms and even … spread to Australia.
Australia has been bracing for the arrival of H5N1 bird flu, tightening biosecurity …
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Deadly strain of bird flu suspected on sub-Antarctic island
24 Oct 2025 03:32 GMT
… days.
"Australian scientists have observed signs consistent with H5 avian influenza in wildlife … tests."
Michelle Wille says bird flu could impact Australian industries.
Photo: ABC News… our wild birds, our poultry industry as well as dairy …
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Deadly outbreak detected on an Australian island sparking fears of 'catastrophic' impact
24 Oct 2025 12:36 GMT
… risk to mainland Australia, the departments said.
But a bird flu researcher said … impact on industry, particularly the poultry industry.'
The departments said … of millions of animals, including poultry, wild birds, and mammals.
The …
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Spirit of Service Award winners for 2025
27 Oct 2025 01:22 GMT
… Indigenous language barriers program.
Services Australia’s Indigenous staff used their … emergency management to strengthen H5 bird flu readiness.
The taskforce coordinates action … globally affects wild birds, mammals, poultry, livestock, and some humans.
A …