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Bird Flu Cases in Australia Grow to More than 50
Officials say the outbreak remains confined to wild seabirds, with no detections in poultry and a low risk to human health.
- Agriculture Victoria confirmed on Thursday, July 30, 2026, the detection of H5N1 bird flu in a wild greater crested tern found in Portland, Victoria.
- Authorities stated the finding was not unexpected, as H5 bird flu had been confirmed in seven greater crested terns in South Australia recently.
- Testing at the CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong confirmed the result, and the State Emergency Animal Disease Response Plan was enacted.
- Officials urge Victorians to avoid touching sick wildlife and report findings to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline at 1800 675 888 to aid monitoring.
- Victorian Farmers Federation President Ryan Milgate noted the industry has prepared for this moment, confirming no spread to commercial poultry or agricultural environments in Victoria.
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 17%
R 16%
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