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SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, 01 JUNE, 2023: Bawinya the baby koala at Symbio Zoo in Helensburgh.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Simon Bullard

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How koala park could make millions

A massive new national park aimed at protecting koalas could generate hundreds of millions of dollars, new modelling has revealed.

Mercury Psillakis with twin brother Mike (unsure which is which). Mercury was killed in a fatal shark attack at Dee Why Beach today. Picture: Instagram

What it’s like when your identical twin dies

The twin brother of a man killed by a shark on Sydney Northern Beaches on the weekend has shared an emotional tribute.

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A Great White Shark

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Shark spotted near site of fatal attack

People have been ordered out of the water after the great white shark was detected days after an experienced surfer was killed in an attack.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 08 SEPTEMBER, 2025: The Moon is pictured in a full lunar eclipse giving it a vibrant red hue commonly referred to as a “blood moon”. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Spectacular sight in Aussie skies

Early risers across the nation were treated to a rare celestial spectacle as the moon transformed into a fiery orb.

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Nightmare virus causes tentacle-like growths on rabbits in the US

‘Zombie rabbits’ infected by nightmare virus

Residents in Colorado have been issued a warning after as a virus that causes tentacle-like tumours to grow on rabbits is spreading.

Funding for the satellites, which measure global carbon dioxide emission, have been scrapped in the US President’s budget request.

‘Critical’: Trump makes major threat to NASA

Funding for the satellites, which measure global carbon dioxide emission, have been scrapped in the US President’s budget request.

A tourist was recorded being charged and stomped on by a wild elephant after attempting to get a quick selfie., The multi-tonne animal was filmed trampling the man, leaving his pants ripped and his backside completely on show. Horrified onlookers watched as the bold tourist lay face first in the road with severe injuries.

WATCH: Brutal moment tourist trampled by elephant

Shocking footage has emerged of the moment a selfie-taking tourist gets charged at and stomped on by a wild elephant. Watch the video.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Newswire Photos August 14, 2025: A large deer is pictured lying dead on Doncaster road in Kew East near the corner of Bourke road. Picture: NewsWire / Aaron Francis

Wandering deer killed on suburban road

A deer wreaking havoc on Melbourne roads during Thursday rush hour has been hit by a vehicle and killed.

Melbourne's confident baby giraffe zoomies into the spotlight

Melbourne’s confident baby giraffe zoomies into the spotlight

The son of first-time mother 13-year-old Nakuru (pro: na-COO-roo) and six-year-old father, Klintun (pro: clint-oon), has leaped into the big…

Elephant attacks and tramples man during traffic jam in India

Elephant attacks and tramples man during traffic jam in India

An elephant was seen charging at and trampling a man during a traffic jam in a park in southern India on Sunday, August 10, after witnesses said…

Moment tourist trampled by elephant

Moment tourist trampled by elephant

This is the moment a tourist was trampled by a elephant after trying to take a selfie.

A group of jet skiers stalking a pod of dolphins at Brighton on the weekend. Picture: 7NEWS Adelaide

Outrage after jetskiers chase dolphins

The two men are facing a possible $100,000 fine for chasing the dolphins on their jet skis, which are a protected species in South Australian waters.

Woman opens motel room to host of Aussie animals

Woman opens motel room to host of Aussie animals

A woman and her daughter were greeted by a whole host of Aussie animals seeking treats, when they opened their motel room in Halls Gap, Victoria…

This elderly man saved a koala from a busy main road, but didn't let the furry lad wander off without a stern talking to. Picture: 7News

‘He knew’: What old man yelled at koala

Footage has captured an elderly man rescuing a koala from a busy main road, but not before giving the furry little guy a firm talking-to.

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