Deadly H5 bird flu found in local Australian seabird for first time

By Lisa Cox and Graham ReadfearnJuly 10, 2026·Source: The Guardian·11 views

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Native greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – tests positive for disease after being discovered at Robe on SA’s Limestone CoastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe first case of deadly H5 bird flu in local wildlife has been recorded in a bird found on the South Australian coast, with experts saying the discovery is an escalation of the disease’s arrival in the country.Separately, in New South Wales, a young fur seal found at Blue Bay on the Central Coast was being tested for H5 bird flu as a precaution. The animal died on Thursday.

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