# Australia’s Birds Face H5N1 Crisis

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-06-23T15:18:39+00:00
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Australia’s last untouched frontier against H5N1 bird flu has fallen — with deadly cases now confirmed in brown skuas and giant petrels off Western Australia. Over 150 native bird species, including the majestic black swan, now face imminent extinction or collapse if the virus spreads further. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/53ba45490af268e9

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