Pakistan, June 19 -- Australia has reported its first suspected mainland case of H5 bird flu in a remote area of Western Australia, raising concerns in a country that has so far remained free of confirmed infections. Authorities said the case was detected in a brown skua found in Cape Le Grand National Park, with further testing underway to confirm the strain. The development marks a significant biosecurity alert for the continent.

State Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis said the suspected case is being treated seriously and a coordinated national response would be launched if confirmed. She added that authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have already strengthened surveillance measures in anticipation of possible outbrea...