Authorities in Western Australia are investigating a further 13 suspected bird flu cases in a native Australian species, according to reporting from The West Australian and PerthNow. The cases are described as “suspected,” indicating they are under investigation rather than confirmed. Both outlets say the investigations raise concerns about transmission among birds, reflecting a spike in the number of suspected infections. At the same time, both reports state that authorities assess the risk to human health as low. The coverage does not provide details on when or where the suspected cases are found, the species involved, or whether any additional laboratory results have been released. It also does not describe any confirmed human exposure or illness. Overall, the reports align on three points: the number of new suspected cases (13), the fact they concern a native Australian species, and the message from officials that human health risk remains limited while enquiries continue.