Incident Information

Information is available on a number of current wildlife health incidents in Australia, as well as selected long-term health investigations and historic wildlife health incidents. Detailed information is available in the national electronic Wildlife Health Information System (eWHIS).

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Jan, 19 2026 | Incident Information

Incident – Heatwave - ACT / NSW / SA / VIC - Jan 2026

Heatwave conditions have been recorded in some parts of eastern Australia on 7-10th January 2026, including ACT, NSW, SA and VIC. There have been reports of affected wildlife, particularly mass mortalities in flying-foxes. Members of the public who come across heat-affected wildlife should report these animals directly to the relevant agencies or organisations in their jurisdiction. Members of the public should not touch or handle flying-foxes due to the risk of exposure to diseases such as Australian bat lyssavirus. 

VIC 
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) - Extreme heat events and wildlife 
 
NSW 
NSW Environment and Heritage - Heat stress in flying-fox camps 
 
SA 
Department of Environment and Water - How to help native animals in hot weather 
 
ACT 
Parks ACT - Wildlife 
 
Information on heat stress events in flying-foxes is available in the WHA Fact Sheet Heat events and Australian flying-foxes. 

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