Breaking: First H5N1 bird flu detection confirmed in Australian dolphin

South Australian authorities have detected H5N1 bird flu in a common dolphin on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

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ABC News Australia

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/sa-detects-h5n1-bird-flu-in-goolwa-dolphin/107090806

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Australia

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Oceania

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Aug 28, 2026, 4:34 AM

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Aug 28, 2026, 4:37 AM

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ABC News Australia reported: Breaking: First H5N1 bird flu detection confirmed in Australian dolphin
South Australian authorities have detected H5N1 bird flu in a common dolphin on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Categories: Avian Influenza, Animals
Source type: public broadcaster
Verification: single source
Source country: Australia
Published (UTC): 2026-08-28T04:34:17.000Z
Source: ABC News Australia
Original source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/sa-detects-h5n1-bird-flu-in-goolwa-dolphin/107090806

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