# Bird Flu Hits Australia's Mainland

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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: 2026-06-22T07:55:22+00:00
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## Resource

Bird flu has officially reached Australia’s mainland, with two wild birds near Esperance testing positive for the deadly H5N1 strain — marking the country as the last continent free of this virus. In response, major poultry firm Ingham’s Group has locked down operations in Western Australia as a precaution, even though no commercial farms have detected the virus. Over fifty reports of sick or dead birds have flooded government lines, underscoring public concern. While human risk remains low with proper hygiene, the virus poses a severe threat to poultry and wildlife, highlighting global disease spread and the need for swift containment. Authorities are ramping up testing and monitoring to prevent wider outbreaks and protect both ecosystems and food supplies. 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/d3f71c356b2ae551

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