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Second case of deadly bird flu confirmed in WA
By Pip Waller and Andrew Chounding

Authorities say a second bird found sick on WA's south coast had the deadly H5 strain of avian flu, as one of the nation's biggest chicken producers announces it is locking down its WA operations.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-22/second-case-of-deadly-h5-bird-flu-confirmed-in-wa/106827752

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Second Australian case of deadly bird flu confirmed

Authorities say a second bird found sick on WA's south coast had the deadly H5 strain of avian flu, as one of the nation's biggest chicken producers announces it is locking down its WA operations.