Two birds found near Esperance on Western Australia's remote south coast have tested positive for H5 bird flu, marking the first confirmed case of this deadly strain on the Australian continent. The infected birds are migratory seabirds from the sub-Antarctic region. Authorities have activated emergency response arrangements including extensive surveillance, whilst rangers work to determine if the virus has spread to local wildlife or poultry populations.

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