WA preparing for inevitable spread of bird flu

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalWestern Australia is being told to prepare for the inevitable spread of bird flu across the state.Updated August 6, 2026 — 8:52pm,first published 8:49pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:34Domestic violence survivor faces attacker in courtVideo icon1:00Luki barges over for 'under 8s try'Video icon1:12Perth paediatrician accused of molesting seven more childrenVideo icon1:549News investigation shows how easy it is to buy illicit tobacco, e-cigarettesAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe