Rare underwater event caught on camera
Spectacular footage of a rare underwater event likened to a “reverse snowstorm” has provided much needed hope to scientists.
Natural Wonders
Rare event to dazzle southern skies
A spectacular natural phenomenon is set to captivate a select group of Australians – but only if they are lucky.
‘Alien invasion’: Weather event stuns locals
A huge ominous tornado-like weather event descended over a town leaving residents worried about the destruction it might cause.
Incredible pics as solar storm hits Earth
Extraordinary images are rolling in of a spectacular light show triggered by a solar storm that’s struck Earth, with aurora lights seen in Australia.
Huge solar storm pictures flooding in
A huge solar storm is playing out, delivering an incredible light show in parts of the world — experts say Australians will see it next.
What caused quake that rocked Melbourne
Melbourne was shocked by a powerful earthquake that rocked the city but a geologist has explained why we shouldn’t be surprised.
‘Strange’ object baffles beachgoers
Donna Reardon was about to head home from a beach near Wollongong on Sunday when a “gross” object caught her eye.
Apocalyptic scenes captured from beach
Just a handful of people were at the beach as a storm system’s giant angry clouds created an apocalyptic scene above the ocean.
When you can see the strawberry supermoon
The strawberry supermoon will be the final supermoon of 2021 and will begin rising over the coming hours before reaching its peak fullness early in the morning.
Biggest quake off Victorian coast in 61 years
The earth has rumbled off Victoria’s southwest coast with the largest earthquake recorded in the area for 61 years.
Creepy ‘town’ discovered under water
A creepy scene of tables, chairs and antennas mysteriously positioned on the sea floor in the middle of the ocean has sent conspiracy theorists wild.
Footage shows plane flying into tornado
A glider pilot took incredible footage as he chanced upon a funnel cloud and flew through the centre of a storm system near Oklahoma City.
Historic find in tiny Queensland town
It’s longer than a basketball court, taller than a truck, and now this tiny outpost in outback Australia is home to one the world’s largest creatures.
Horror pic taken on fisherman’s boat
A fisherman has spoken about a terrifying find on his boat while he was 11km from shore in Victoria before he had to be very careful getting to land.
ScoMo pitches in for cyclone clean up
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has literally rolled up his sleeves to help a cyclone-devastated community in Western Australia.
‘Glorious’ hidden shipwreck resurfaces
A 128-year-old shipwreck emerged in a northern NSW town this week causing a flurry of excitement as locals flocked to catch a glimpse.
‘Incredible’: Twister spotted in Sydney
A woman was walking along a Sydney beach when she spotted a weather phenomenon that stopped her in her tracks.
‘Profound honour’: Irwin’s big win
Robert Irwin, best known for following in his famous dad Steve’s footsteps, has won an international award for his other passion.
Horror pic of bluebottles at Bondi Beach
A Twitter user has snapped a horror picture of a children’s pool littered with bluebottles at Australia’s most iconic beach.
Turtles freed from abandoned ‘ghost’ net
Two green sea turtles ensnared in an abandoned fishing net got lucky, but their situation highlights a serious threat to marine life.
Man rushed to hospital after sheep attack
A 43-year-old was flown to hospital suffering suspected spinal injuries in a rare attack, just days after a another man was attacked by a goat.
Vanished river suddenly reappears
A river bed in the heart of Australia that is dry 95 per cent of the time and can disappear for years on end has made a sudden comeback.
Lava spews over Hawaii as volcano erupts
A series of earthquake swarms have triggered an eruption of a volcano in Hawaii following warnings of a “major eruption”.
‘No let up’: Huge storm warning
More than a dozen cities are bracing to be belted by a huge storm crossing a large section of NSW.
Dead whale removed from beach
A whale carcass, estimated to weigh 65 tonnes, has been removed from a Victorian beach after traditional owners gave the animal a sacred send-off.
Big spike in people catching bird infection
Victorian health authorities have issued an alert after a spike in humans catching a rare lung infection from wild birds while gardening or mowing the lawn.
Bold plan to help save Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef has been battered by climate change-induced coral bleaching events. Now there’s a new plan to help save the natural wonder.
Moment ‘mad man’ kayaks off waterfall
Torrential rain has forced thousands to retreat to drier ground but a heartstopping video shows these kayakers had another idea.
Warning for ‘crazy’ number of snakes
One of the world’s most venomous snakes was found in a popular Australian holiday town as recent weather provides ‘perfect conditions’.
‘Just beginning’: State to be smashed
The wild weather battering northern NSW and Queensland is expected to get much worse, with flash flooding, strong winds and king tides expected.
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