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Sophie Kalagas and dog Woody.

Sophie and her ex broke up five years ago. They’ve been sharing their dog ever since

Who gets the dog in a break-up? For some, shared canine custody is the only solution.

  • Patrick Lenton

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New research has indicated dogs really can communicate using buttons.

Yes, dogs really are talking to their owners. And yours can too

Some dog owners swear by “communication buttons” that help their dogs ask for treats, walks and extra love.

  • Flic Everett
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Getting in a flap over hibiscus sabdariffa

At a nice spread in the Northern Rivers.

Jesse Harkness, owner of Doody Duty, with Beau and Bella, two of client Shalini Fonseka’s dogs.

A not-so-crap job: Meet the people paid to pick up pooches’ poo

Householders can hire someone to dispose of their dogs’ doo-doos.

  • Carolyn Webb
For the past decade, Julie Keating has spent most of her waking hours guarding seabirds on the Maianbar foreshore.

The ‘crazy bird lady’ standing between Sydney’s seabirds and extinction

Rain or shine, Maianbar resident Julie Keating is on the Port Hacking foreshore protecting migratory and resident seabirds almost every day from July to March.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
James Gunn’s Superman will be released in July 2025.

It’s Superdog! Co-star looks to steal the show in new Superman film

The highly anticipated reboot of DC Comics’ Superman franchise features the first big-screen appearance of superdog Krypto.

  • Michael Idato
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Melissa Mason with her house’s cat, Jorny.

Our new home came with a fresh start, and a house guest who refused to leave

When we moved to a remote community in the Northern Territory, we were excited for change. Then we started hearing noises coming from under the verandah.

  • Melissa Mason
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Lapping up the Christmas cheer

Roo poo? Who knew?

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Going the full shepherd

And is Albo at breaking point?

Who’s been a bad boy?

Why there is no such thing as a well-behaved dog

Pet owners who were asked to anonymously – and honestly – rank the behaviours of their dogs have revealed some far from flattering results for Fido.

  • Joe Pinkstone

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