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The H5N1 bird flu virus has been detected in Western Australia, marking the first mainland detection in Australia and triggering a nationwide emergency response. The highly pathogenic avian influenza has killed millions of birds globally and poses a significant threat to Australian wildlife and the poultry industry, though authorities maintain the risk to human health remains low. Surveillance efforts are being heightened to monitor for potential spread, with experts noting it was only a matter of time before the virus reached the continent.

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