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H5N1 bird flu spreads locally in Australia for the first time

Australian authorities confirmed Wednesday that H5N1 bird flu is spreading locally among birds in South Australia for the first time, marking what officials called a "shift in the situation." Agriculture Minister Julie Collins made the announcement after 11 new suspected detections were reported. Authorities warn the development signals a new and more dangerous phase of the outbreak, with further wildlife deaths expected.

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