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Breaking: Bird flu suspected as over 1,000 birds dead in three mass mortality events

Source: abc.net.au Published Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:47:04 +0000

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Key context: Three mass bird mortality events believed to be linked to the H5N1 avian flu strain have been recorded on islands off SA. In a separate event, more than two dozen penguins have been found dead in Tasmania, with testing now underway. This development from abc.net.au highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Three mass bird mortality events believed to be linked to the H5N1 avian flu strain have been recorded on islands off SA. In a separate event, more than two dozen penguins have been found dead in Tasmania, with testing now underway.

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