Australia detects first case of contagious H5 bird flu (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia has detected the H5 strain of bird flu for the first time in a migratory sea bird, marking the strain's presence on all continents. The government is taking measures to contain the spread, with concerns over potential impacts on native wildlife.

• Australia detects first case of H5 bird flu in a migratory sea bird in Western Australia.
• H5 strain has now spread to every continent, previously absent in Australia.
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese states government will take measures to contain the disease spread.