Australia confirms its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a wild bird, marking a shift in the continent's status.
The immediate risk to humans remains low, as the virus does not easily transmit between people or from birds to humans.
Local poultry and dairy industries remain unaffected, with experts highlighting that cooking products effectively destroys the virus.
Health officials are closely monitoring for potential viral mutations that could increase the risk of mammalian or human adaptation.