Colossal asteroid to whiz past Earth today
A massive asteroid as large as the Eiffel Tower, classified as ‘potentially hazardous’, is poised to whiz past Earth today.
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Mystery as rainbow lorikeets ‘fall from sky’
Hundreds of rainbow lorikeets have fallen from the sky in this Aussie town in the past week, paralysed by a mystery illness that has scientists worried.
Ambos apology for leak of shark victim photo
NSW Ambulance has apologised after a staff member leaked a graphic image of a shark attack victim’s severe injuries.
Radio star’s niece swings snake in wild video
A courageous rescue has unfolded in an Aussie backyard as a 12-year-old girl bravely battled a massive snake to free her pet.
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‘Serious risk’: Warning on dodgy China pills
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NSW surfers have close encounter with family of hammerhead sharks
NSW beachgoers were in shock after a family of hammerhead sharks swam right around them at a beach in South West Rocks.
‘Disappearing’: Fight to save Aussie insect
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Massive huntsman hitches ride and horrifies driver
A Canadian living in Australia was left in shock after spotting a huge huntsman sitting on her window at a drive-thru.
Mischievous seal wreaks havoc around Tasmania
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Disturbing find inside Aussie’s toilet
This Queenslander didn’t expect to see this when they went to the bathroom.
Dingo attacks children at popular holiday spot
Two young children were chased down by dingoes on Fraser Island before one was bitten on the thigh.
Rare Queensland bird under threat
The distinctive dark cockatoo, the most iconic bird on the Cape York peninsula, is under threat.
Sick reason wasp chose not to kill spider
An Aussie mum filmed an orange spider wasp taking on a giant huntsman – and the outcome of the battle is guaranteed to disturb you.
Grim update after extraordinary beach scene
Swimmers at an Australian beach were stoked to see a 15 metre sperm whale come close to shore on Monday, but authorities have since given a grim update.
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