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A suspected case of H5 bird flu has been discovered in a sick seabird near Esperance, Western Australia, potentially marking the first case of this deadly strain on the Australian continent. The virus has already caused mass mortality on Herd Island, killing 13,000 baby seals, and poses a significant threat to wildlife, poultry and dairy industries. The Agriculture Minister is leading a national response as testing is conducted in Melbourne, with results expected within 24 hours.

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