The Latest Breaking News from Bird Flu

Why Australia should urgently vaccinate wildlife most at risk from H5N1 bird flu

Australia has confirmed deadly H5N1 bird flu has been found in 102 wild seabirds across five states at the time of writing, including the country’s first mass death of birds.

The Conversation · Aug 5

Afternoon Update: Labor plans migration cuts; extent of bird flu disaster revealed; and the secret of immortality

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 5

Shocking number of Aussie birds face 'extreme' flu risk

Wildlife advocates are calling for an urgent $200 million spend to protect birds and mammals from a devastating virus, with hundreds of species at risk.

AAP · Aug 5

Australia’s little penguin colony could lose up to 40% of population to bird flu

Volunteers at St Kilda colony expect to lose between a fifth and two-fifths of its 1,400 little penguins

The Independent UK · Aug 4

'Grim news': Penguin alert as bird flu outbreak worsens

The escalating bird flu crisis could wipe out almost half of a penguin colony in Victoria, as authorities scramble to limit the outbreak's impact on wildlife.

AAP · Aug 3

Suspected mass bird flu deaths found in second state as Murray Watt warns ‘this is the beginning’

Environment minister says Australia has ‘long and difficult journey’ and says more mass mortality events likely

The Guardian - AU · Aug 3

Australia has long relied on volunteers and wildlife carers. As bird flu spreads, they will need support

Australia had years to prepare for the arrival of bird flu. The deadly, highly transmissible H5N1 strain emerged in late 2020 in Asia, before spreading to every other continent bar Australia.

The Conversation · Aug 3

Perfect mix: stage set for 'maximum' bird flu damage

The concentration of a bird flu outbreak near the mouth of the Murray River is creating a perfect storm for the spread of the deadly virus, experts have warned.

AAP · Aug 3

The warning signs are over: Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

The spread of H5N1 birdflu is worsening.

The Conversation · Aug 1

'Starting to take off': bird flu mass mortality likely

An environmental group says bird flu is starting to spread quickly in Australia and more funding is needed to boost wildlife resilience.

AAP · Aug 1