Published on Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 6:00:00 PM
The Department of Health advise that bats have recently been encroaching in towns across the Wheatbelt.
Bats pose a human health risk for severe illness from viruses such as Australian Bat Lyssavirus. If you see a bat, do not try to capture it or interact with it.
Avoid contact with sick bats in particular. If you are bitten, scratched or licked by a bat, immediately seek medical advice from a doctor.
If you see a sick, injured or dead bat, please report it immediately to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development on 1300 374 731.
Further information is also available on this number or on the Department's website ➡ Find out more here
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