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Malinauskas Warns 1,000+ Crested Tern Deaths From H5N1

8/23/2026

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Premier Peter Malinauskas announced over 1,000 crested tern deaths across three offshore islands.
South Australia recorded 177 H5 bird flu cases as of Aug 20, 2026.
Matthew Swinbourn said five black cockatoos at Perth zoo are receiving an H5N1 vaccine trial.
Julie Collins said $113 million was spent on bird flu preparedness, including $2 million for the vaccine.
Virologist Kirsty Short warned black swans lack a key immune protein, making them vulnerable to H5N1.

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Premier Peter Malinauskas announced over 1,000 crested tern deaths across three offshore islands.
South Australia recorded 177 H5 bird flu cases as of Aug 20, 2026.
Matthew Swinbourn said five black cockatoos at Perth zoo are receiving an H5N1 vaccine trial.
Julie Collins said $113 million was spent on bird flu preparedness, including $2 million for the vaccine.
Virologist Kirsty Short warned black swans lack a key immune protein, making them vulnerable to H5N1.