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.
Natural Wonders
‘Critical danger’: Grim warning for Qld
Warnings of an El Nino developing this year have struck fear in the hearts of experts who are racing to save the Great Barrier Reef from ecological disaster.
Aussies wake up to year’s shortest day
Australians have woken up to the shortest day of the year, with the country set to experience less than 10 hours of sunlight amid freezing temperatures.
Picture all Aussies need to see
It looks like something from a futuristic sci-fi movie, but the rows of glowing coral tell a far greater story.
Rare image captures Aussie volcano erupting
An incredible satellite photo has observed the moment lava spilt out of the side of one of Australia’s only active volcanoes.
‘Extinct’ animal returns to state park
A beloved, webbed-foot native Australian animal has returned to one location for the first time in nearly half a century.
‘Damaging’ winds and snow hit east
Two of Australia’s biggest states have been hit with a cold front that’s brought with it blustery winds and even snow.
Australia’s official coronation gift revealed
A critically endangered species has been given a lifeline through Australia’s official coronation gift to King Charles III.
Massive, mysterious blue hole found in ocean
A mysterious and massive “blue hole” discovered off the coast of Mexico could potentially provide a window into life on other planets.
Best place in Australia to watch solar eclipse
About 3000 eclipse chasers have stormed a tourist town ahead of the nation’s first total solar eclipse in more than a decade.
Stunning scenes from unique Aussie festival
Spectacular scenes illuminate the nation’s unique indigenous light show, which has opened to visitors over the long weekend.
Alarming discovery will have dire outcome
A “confronting” reality for a popular international tourism spot has scientists sounding the alarm, with grim predictions of what is to come.
‘Significant’ weather to affect Easter
Australians with fun Easter long weekend plans may have to reconsider with a wild and wet cold front moving in to disrupt barbecues and egg hunts.
Space light show to dazzle
Geomagnetic storms in space will make the southern lights visible, but they could potentially affect earth’s communications systems.
Bizarre phenomenon sweeping China
Citizens of one Chinese province were told to find shelter after the area was battered by what appeared to be a “rain of worms”.
‘Zombie viruses’ brought back from the dead
Scientists have made a shocking discovery about worrisome viruses within Arctic permafrost that could pose a pandemic threat.
Clive Palmer dealt ‘historic’ new blow
The government has blocked a planned coal mine because it would endanger the Great Barrier Reef, a decision hailed by environmental groups as historic.
Clive Palmer’s plan suffers huge setback
A controversial project driven by mining magnate Clive Palmer has failed to gain the approval of the federal environment minister.
How to watch spectacular space event
An amazing phenomenon which only happens once every 50,000 years will appear in our skies on Wednesday night.
Visitors to pay at Insta-famous spots
Tourists will be charged to enjoy the natural wonders at some of Australia’s most popular tourism hot spots from next year.
Scientists stunned by find in the Outback
A station owner and her friends have discovered a 100-million-year-old creature of the deep – in the middle of the Queensland Outback.
‘Danger’ warning for famous Aussie icon
A new report has prompted the United Nations to call for this Australian world heritage listed site to be added to the “danger” list.
Grim development for Great Barrier Reef
Australia’s efforts to save the world’s largest coral reef still fall short of protecting it from pollution and climate change, a report found.
Moment rare ‘solar snake’ slithers across sun
A “snakelike” figure has been spotted slithering around the sun’s surface, and the ESA has released incredible footage of the event.
‘Ice rink’: Freak hail ravages Sydney
Residents have been left bewildered by an icy blast which has brought hail and bitter winds to Australia’s most populated city.
NSW hit by one-in-20-year snow event
Shocking amounts of snow have been recorded a month into spring as an unseasonable polar blast smashes the state.
‘Strange dots’ appear in Australian outback
An ominous discovery on Google Maps has sparked furious debate about mysterious markings on Australian soil.
Disturbing find on Sydney beach
Visitors to a popular Sydney beach have come across a disturbing sight washed up in the sand.
Mysterious find in middle of ocean
Satellite images have captured a brand new island on Australia’s doorstep which suddenly emerged in the Pacific Ocean just days ago.
Mystery surrounds bizarre purple cloud
A mysterious purple cloud was spotted hovering over a town in Chile leaving residents baffled.
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