Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalThe deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu is suspected to have reached mainland Australia for the first time.Updated June 19, 2026 — 4:19pm,first published 4:15pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon2:48Victorian teachers reject pay deal, threaten further strike actionVideo icon2:15Woman arrested after dramatic pursuit in Sydney's inner-westVideo icon0:20ICAC witness lashes 'public shaming'Video icon5:00Why we chose Melbourne over SydneyAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Deadly bird flu strain suspected to have reached Australia
The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu is suspected to have reached mainland Australia for the first time.
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