Genetic characterization of K13965, a strain of Oak Vale virus from Western Australia

► Complete genomic sequences of Australian viruses K13965 and Oak Vale were determined using an unbiased sequencing approach. ► Sequence analysis identified K13965 as a rhabdovirus and as a strain of Oak Val virus. ► Genome organization is remarkable for P′(C)/P′′ ORFs combined with a SH gene, and overlap between the G and L genes. ► Phylogenetic analyses indicate relationships to the African Sandjimba clade and the Australian Almpiwar clade.