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Nineteen greater crested terns in South Australia have tested positive for H5 bird flu, pushing Australia’s total confirmed cases to fifty-two — all in wild seabirds so far. The virus has spread to five states, with officials on high alert after a suspected case in a seagull and warning of potential mass seabird and marine mammal die-offs. While human health risk remains low, the government has activated the H5 National Management Agreement, acknowledging wildlife eradication isn’t feasible — but pledging to protect ecosystems, agriculture, and the economy with major funding already deployed.

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