‘D**khead’ caught on video fishing metres from huge croc
A shocking video of a “d**ckhead” fisho casually flicking lures on a sandbank of a Far North river literally metres from a huge saltwater croc has divided the internet.
Pets And Wildlife
Sad end to desperate effort to save baby whale after shark attack
A baby whale, which appears to have been attack by a shark, beached itself on K’gari (Fraser Island) with desperate locals trying to save it by digging around it with shovels.
How savvy pet owners are scoring a dream rental
It’s tough out there for plenty of renters, especially pet owners but there are a few things you can do to make it easier. For yourself, your furry friend and your landlord.
‘Squishy menace, toothy swim buddy’: ChatGPT rates Qld’s deadliest creatures
We asked ChatGPT to rate how cuddly (or not) some of Queensland’s most dangerous creatures are, and the results may surprise you. SEE THE RESULTS
Fisherman ‘over the moon’ after ‘intense’ battle with huge shark
A Gold Coast fisherman said he was “over the moon” after he caught a huge shark off the coast of K’gari. See the photos
Inside the horrifying murder of beloved dog dumped at sea
One week after their beloved dog was lured from their home, a family found his body dumped in the sea near their home. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT.
WATCH: ‘I just got bitten by a f***ing crocodile’
A grumpy freshwater crocodile has snapped back at a fisherman after getting hooked on a lure in Queensland’s north. SEE THE VIDEO
Watch: Boaties capture incredible moment whale gives birth
Two Queensland boaties have detailed the amazing moment they witnessed a whale calf coming into the world.
‘Hope they rot’: Dog lured from home, tortured and dumped in sea
A Brisbane family want answers after their beloved dog was found dumped in the ocean after it was lured from their home just over a week ago. DISTRESSING CONTENT
Ban them: Selfie-obsessed wouldn’t be tolerated anywhere else
Despite the warnings and the evidence we still have people who think they are smarter than the experts and the average dingo, writes Robert Schwarten.
Horror in the wheelie bin: Confronting find that still brings tears years later
It’s been many years since she saw what was inside those wheelie bins, but the image still haunts outgoing Animal Welfare League of Queensland CEO Denise Bradley.
‘S*** on everything’: Naughty intruders trash Qld hotel room
Brazen birds have run riot inside a Queensland hotel room, leaving a trail of destruction. PHOTOS AND VIDEO
Miracle cure? Canine guinea pigs wanted for cancer vaccine trial
A Queensland scientist has developed an experimental vaccine that delays cancer in dogs, and in some cases cures it completely. JOIN THE TRIALS
New venomous snake species discovered in Queensland
A new venomous species of snake has been uncovered in outback Queensland and other parts of Australia following half a century of research.
‘She wasn’t in a good way’: Hero couple recount chilling dingo escape
A Queensland couple have told how they raced to the rescue of a young woman being attacked by a pack of dingoes on K’gari and described her horrific injuries.
Confronting pics: $10k reward after crocodiles slain, mutilated
Images have emerged of crocodiles killed and dismembered in Far North Queensland as a major reward is offered. GRAPHIC CONTENT
‘It’s no joke’: Tourists still running the gauntlet for dingo snaps
Tourists and visitors are still closely interacting with dingoes at K’gari despite the shocking number of attacks this year.
Mystery of creepy alien-like remains found on Qld beach solved
Grotesque skeletal remains have been found washed up on a Queensland beach with horrified commenters speculating the creature may have once been a mermaid. Now experts have weighed in.
Man accused of taking blind dog Bowie from Gold Coast home faces court
The man accused of dognapping a beloved blind pooch from a Gold Coast home has faced court. It comes after the dog, Bowie, was reunited with his family last week. VIDEO
CCTV vision shows stolen dog, car at servo 180km across border
Police have released vision that purports to show a blind dog stolen from a Gold Coast home in a bizarre break-in at a service station at Yamba, in northern New South Wales.
Watch: Fish clear way for bull shark in North Pine River
Footage of fish clearing the way for a bull shark in Moreton Bay has gone viral just days after another controversial video sparked debate among locals. SEE THE VIDEO
Mauled through the fence: Dog fighting for life after brutal backyard attack
A Queensland dog owner is too terrified to walk into her own yard after the dog next door smashed through a fence to maul her french bulldog, leaving it fighting for life. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
Retro pic special: Who’s who in Darling Downs Zoo
As Darling Downs Zoo south of Toowoomba transitions to its next generation of ownership, we take a trip down memory lane.
52 pics: RSPCA Million Paws Walk
Fur babies and their two-legged friends were out in force for the RSPCA’s annual Million Paws Walk at UQ in Brisbane on Sunday.
Day spas, commando courses: Inside Qld’s top pet resorts
From canine commando courses to rooms inspired by the Hamptons, Queensland pet resorts are raising the bar in the battle for doggie dollars. VIDEO, PICS
Beloved koala dies as trees make way for controversial project
Community members have been left in tears by the death of a koala north of Brisbane, after trees were cleared for a controversial $19 million pedestrian overpass.
What’s banned under new animal protection laws
The state’s Animal Care and Protection Act has been updated to better safeguard Queenslanders’ furry friends. WHAT’S CHANGED
‘Never seen anything like this’: Cow adopts tiny orphaned foal
A wild brumby foal orphaned and on death’s door has been saved by his ‘adopted mum’ – a Brahman cow. SEE THE INCREDIBLE PICS
Telling detail in Irwin’s birthday photo
Rumours are swirling after a very special guest was spotted at Australia Zoo as Robert Irwin celebrated his 19th birthday.
Here’s what happened when I took my beagle on a 5-star hotel ‘pawcation’
If you want to make an entrance, take your dog to a fancy hotel … everyone stares at you. Here’s how it unfolded when I took my beagle on a five-star ‘pawcation’.
Ten best ways to spoil your dog this Christmas
From advent calendars to movies and pamper sessions, a Brisbane expert has spilt the secrets on how to spoil your loveable fur-child this Christmas.
Salacious sharks put on rare live sex show
CCTV has captured the moment a male grey nurse shark fertilises a female by aggressively taking control of her with his teeth.
‘Greatest the world’s ever known’: Touching tributes on Steve Irwin day
The life of Queensland’s beloved wildlife warrior has been celebrated, with daughter Bindi Irwin sharing an emotional tribute to her late father.
‘We will see more koalas dying’: New childcare centre ‘will lead to deaths’
A controversial new childcare centre is under fire as a koala group has said this will lead to deaths in the region. This comes days after a koala was killed only 100m from the proposed development site. See the plans.
DIY doggie treats to save you cash
With the ever-rising weekly grocery bill, consider making these cheap and easy dog treats to keep your best friend happy.
Wet weather creates perfect storm for deadly paralysis ticks
Veterinarians are warning pet owners of a huge surge in cases of the dangerous parasite in the state’s southeast as humid conditions provide perfect breeding grounds.
$70k needed to save ‘deathrow’ animal group from collapse
A Brisbane animal sanctuary on the brink of collapse is calling for urgent help to pull it out of debt and save the rescue animals housed there.
TikTok star’s desperate plea to Bindi
An international TikTok star has made a last-minute plea for Bindi Irwin to save one of the world’s most famous emus.
‘Brink of closure’: Favourite dog cafe crippled by construction
The owners of a beloved Ipswich dog cafe are petitioning a council to fix road closures they say are putting their business at risk.
‘Absolutely hectic’: Two bitten as giant snakes invade Ipswich homes
Two people have been hospitalised in one day due to snake bites as catchers warn the reptile breeding season is about to become “absolutely hectic”. SEE THE PHOTOS
‘Please help in finding my baby’: Prized pet missing after backyard break-in
The desperate owner of a dog missing since a backyard robbery on the Gold Coast has offered a reward for her pet’s safe return.
‘Died in my arms’: Heartbreak after savage puppy attack
A Queensland man has spoken out about a horrifying dog attack that killed his puppy in his own backyard and his frustration over the council’s reaction. FULL REPORT
Before and after pics: 75kg ‘big boy’ given new lease on life
Severely obese and abandoned by his owners, 75kg labrador Morris was moments from being put down until foster carers saved his life. See what he looks like now.
Insta-famous staffy with 60k fans becomes CEO of boutique brand
A celebrity pup from the Whitsundays, who is the star model at the helm of a boutique dog accessory brand, is celebrating his birthday with a party fit for a prince.
Shock finds, 30 bites: Why so many snakes are seen in this Qld spot
With snake season underway one Queensland region is standing out for its serpent surprises and ambulance trips. It comes as an expert warns landclearing is leaving reptiles with nowhere to go but suburbia. VIDEOS, PHOTOS.
Snake catchers prepare for hectic start to breeding season
Amid a triple La Nina, snake handlers are warning Queenslanders to expect ‘crazy’ snake activity ahead of the breeding season.
‘As big as it gets’: Terrifying run-in with deadly Qld snake
A Queensland snake catcher has been called in to deal with a huge red-bellied black. SEE THE FOOTAGE
Spate of suspected dog poisonings at popular Brisbane spot
Three dogs have reportedly died and another was left in a critical condition after a suspected baiting incident at a popular Brisbane walking path. FULL REPORT
‘Horrifying’: Gold Coast dog attack hot spots revealed
Recent dog attacks, including one at a dog park that left a support-dog-in-training dead, have prompted warnings from local councils. SEE THE MOST DANGEROUS SUBURBS
Reined in: ‘Turtle rodeo’ tags and tracks endangered species
A shell-shocking visual spectacle often referred to as a “turtle rodeo” is being used to track, tag and assess Queensland marine turtles.
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