Suburbs hit by flesh-eating virus
A flesh-eating bacteria is spreading through Melbourne, sparking warnings from health authorities for residents to remain vigilant to signs of infection.
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Man’s backyard find sparks creepy question
An Australian man has taken to social media to ask what creature created a small hole in his garden, leaving many reaching for their bug spray.
‘Gross negligence’: Dog mistakenly put down
The family dog was mistakenly taken from the home, put down by animal control officers and handed back to owners in a rubbish bag.
Croc expert admits to raping, killing 39 dogs
A judge was forced to excuse essential workers from a courtroom as it heard details of the sadistic torture, sexual exploitation and killing of at least 39 dogs.
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NASA locks volunteers in simulation Mars
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Plan to kill thousands of cats
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MP bitten by possum during press conference
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Massive asteroid to pass earth in hours
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‘Heart-breaking goodbye’ to zoo giraffe
Armani, Perth Zoo’s male giraffe, has been given a “dignified and peaceful end” at the age of 20.
Incredible up-close whale encounter
A kayaker has had an incredible encounter with a curious humpback at Bondi, as 5000 whales were spotted off the coast in one day.
Wild moment 50 sharks feast on whale
Environmental authorities have captured the moment a massive shiver of sharks descend on a whale carcass, leading to a feeding frenzy.
‘I was supposed to be on the Titan sub’
The woman who lost her husband and teenage son in the imploded Titanic sub has revealed she was initially booked on the doomed dive.
Irate janitor ruins decades of scientific work
A janitor working in a laboratory who was annoyed by an incessant beep reportedly flipped a switch that wrecked havoc.
New mission for forgotten Aussie base
It’s the little known Aussie location that has played a role in one of the biggest moments in world history. Now it has a new challenge.
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