Suspected mass bird flu deaths have been found in a second Australian state, with the environment minister warning of a 'long and difficult journey' and more mortality events. Testing confirmed H5N1 bird flu in a group of dead and sick terns, leading to warnings of further spread after the first mass mortality episode.

New Zealand officials from the Ministry of Primary Industries and the Department of Conservation briefed Members of Parliament on their containment plans for the H5N1 bird flu, stating it will be difficult to eradicate once established.

New Zealand has reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a seabird, following earlier warnings from the biosecurity minister that the virus could arrive at any time. The country had been preparing for its arrival with biosecurity plans.

An H5N1 bird flu outbreak is spreading across Nepal's Kathmandu Valley, leading to the culling of over 600,000 birds and destruction of a million eggs, with scientists expressing concerns about potential viral mutation.

Australia has confirmed a second case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in a northern giant petrel, detected near the initial virus detection site in Western Australia, prompting the activation of long-standing response plans.

Australia has confirmed its first case of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu in a seabird in Western Australia, signifying that the virus has now spread to every continent globally.

Australia has officially confirmed its first case of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu on its mainland, detected in an Antarctic skua.

Australia has confirmed its first case of the H5N1 bird flu strain, making it the last continent where the virus had not yet been found.

Ivory Coast has officially reported an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu on a farm located in the eastern part of the country. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) confirmed the presence of the highly pathogenic avian influenza.

The seventh outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu this year has been confirmed at a commercial duck farm in Slibovice, Nymburk region, Czech Republic. Over 11,000 breeding ducks are affected, and their culling is underway.

An assessment of over 2,000 native Australian species reveals that nearly 400, including penguins and dolphins, are at high risk from the deadly H5N1 bird flu, highlighting the true extent of the potential disaster.

Australia has warned of the risk of H5N1 bird flu spreading after the first episode of mass mortality among seabirds killed around 50, prompting concerns about the virus.

New Zealand has reported its first confirmed case of H5N1 bird flu in a native bird species.

The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus has now been detected on every continent, including Antarctica, raising concerns about its impact on unique wildlife species worldwide.

Australia has confirmed a second case of the H5N1 type of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.

Experts have declared the arrival of the H5N1 bird flu in mainland Australia a "genuine wildlife emergency." The country is monitoring the situation closely following confirmation of its first case.

An opinion piece discusses the evolving threat posed by the 'pink eye' variant of H5N1 bird flu and raises concerns about its potential for global spread.

New research suggests that immunity acquired from common flu infections or vaccinations may offer some protection against the H5N1 bird flu strain. This finding indicates a potentially lower risk of a deadly bird flu pandemic than previously feared.

Australian Antarctic Program scientists say virus on Heard Island has spread to new species Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The gentoo penguin has become the first bird to test positive for the H5N1 bird flu on an Australian territory, with samples confirming the virus has spread on a sub-Antarctic island. The deadly and contagious strain of bird flu, which has already killed millions of seabirds, wild birds and poultry overseas, was confirmed in southern elephant seals on Heard Island in November 2025. Continue reading...

Australia has reported its first mass mortality event among seabirds due to H5N1 bird flu, with approximately 50 greater crested terns dying off the coast south of Adelaide.

"Australians should expect to see more spread and larger numbers now of wildlife being affected," said Agriculture Minister Julie Collins.

New Zealand has confirmed its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, which has spread globally and seen over a dozen cases in Australia recently.

New South Wales has become the third Australian state to confirm a case of the H5N1 bird flu, marking the first instance of the virus on Australia's east coast. This development follows earlier detections in other parts of the country.

Experts are concerned about the potential arrival of H5N1 bird flu in Australia after brown skuas and giant petrels, rarely seen on land, were found in Western Australia, suggesting a possible transmission from Antarctica.

Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu has been detected for the first time on mainland Australia in wild birds in Western Australia, leading to the lockdown of poultry farms, including those operated by Inghams.

The H5N1 strain of bird flu has for the first time been found in Australia, the country's agriculture ministry confirmed. It means the highly contagious variant has now reached every continent.

A clinical trial has commenced for a new vaccine designed to combat the H5N1 bird flu strain, which has caused widespread infections in birds globally but has not yet demonstrated human-to-human transmission.

Veterinarians and firefighters have begun culling a duck farm in Opolánky, Czech Republic, after the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu was confirmed, marking the ninth outbreak this year.