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Deadly Bird Flu Spreads Along Australian Coast

Updated 2026-08-01 06:40 UTC 1 source Negative

A deadly bird flu virus has rapidly spread along the South Australian coast, causing mass mortality among native birds. Helicopter surveillance documented dead and dying greater crested terns.

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The Guardian

First Australian mass mortality event suspected as deadly bird flu virus rapidly escalates among native birds

Helicopter surveillance finds dead and dying greater crested terns off South Australian coast as H5 virus spreadsGet our breaking news email, free app or <a href="h

2026-08-01 06:12 UTC