News & Updates

In June 2026, H5 (H151) bird flu was confirmed near Esperance on our south coast. Internationally this disease has caused deaths in more than 560 species of birds and 100 species of mammals. DPIRD is working with the Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry to manage the state's response. The most up-to-date information will be available from the DPIRD alerts page .

In April 2026, DPIRD put a Quarantine Area in place around South Perth and Como to curtail the spread of Queensland fruit fly (Qfly), which was detected in March.  Learn more about Qfly, what is being done about the most recent incursion and how you can report suspected Qfly on the DPIRD website .

As of 14 November, a new Quarantine Area is in effect to help contain the PSHB. The entire Perth metropolitan area will be under quarantine to minimise the spread of the beetle, divided into an 'inner management zone' and an outer 'containment' zone.  For more information, see our PSHB page or the department's media release .