Bird Flu Near Border Sparks Alarm

Two dead seabirds found on a South Australian beach have sparked alarm as officials test them for the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus, with results expected soon. Located near Fowlers Bay — just across the border from Western Australia’s first confirmed cases — the birds may signal a potential spread. Authorities are intensifying coastal surveillance along the Eyre Peninsula, using state and federal funds to prepare for any outbreak. Local residents fear the virus could threaten vulnerable wildlife like Australian sea lions, already devastated elsewhere. While the Premier says South Australia is ready, officials are urgently investigating whether migratory birds from WA carried the virus south — and whether it’s already spreading. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f0e89dabecdebf9