Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which would bring the total number of bird flu infections to four Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states after a migratory seabird tested positive for the disease in South Australia. Western Australia also has another suspected positive case, in a southern giant petrel, found in the Quindalup region ...

By Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent