Vulnerable native species will be among the first in line to be protected from the deadly strain.

SYDNEY, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Australia will soon begin vaccinating its vulnerable native birds against the deadly H5N1 bird flu ...

The Albanese government says the first H5N1 vaccines will be administered to native animals in captivity over the coming weeks.

Another two cases of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) have been identified in NSW. Samples from two deceased Greater Crested Terns, one found near Narooma on the south coast, and the other near Wentworth ...

Australia’s bird population will experience ‘large mortalities’ and risk species loss, modelling based on global outbreaks shows ...

From brightly colored birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia's native animals are a sight to behold. The island continent is home to nearly 600,000 plants, animals and insects, many of which ...

As lethal bird flu spreads in Australian wildlife, it can be easy to think nothing can stop it. That’s an error – much can be ...

Helicopter surveillance finds dead and dying greater crested terns off South Australian coast as H5 virus spreads ...

SYDNEY, July 29 (Reuters) - Australia said on Wednesday the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus is being transmitted locally in the native bird population, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to ...

Agriculture minister says immunisation drive will start in ‘coming days and weeks’ with focus on priority species in ...