Bird flu has claimed its first Australian penguin, prompting fresh concern for Phillip Island’s little penguin colony.

Vulnerable native species will be among the first in line to be protected from the deadly strain.

H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia’s shores and is threatening to infect some of the country’s most unique wildlife.

Authorities confirm first Australian death of species found with virus near where it attracts crowds to a ‘penguin parade’ ...

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The Albanese government says the first H5N1 vaccines will be administered to native animals in captivity over the coming weeks.