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First H5N1 bird flu detectionconfirmed in Australian dolphin

South Australian authorities confirm the country's first H5N1 bird flu in a common dolphin, which was found dead on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

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Matthew Ward Agius28 Aug 2026, 04:34 amUpdated 1d ago1 min readAsiaAustralia

Australia — Matthew Ward Agius

First H5N1 bird flu detection confirmed in Australian dolphin

South Australian authorities confirm the country's first H5N1 bird flu in a common dolphin, which was found dead on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

This report is published with credit to ABC News Australia. The wire sent a summary; open the original for any extra context. Read on ABC News Australia →

Source: ABC News Australia · Matthew Ward Agius. Published 28 Aug 2026, 04:34 am.

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