‘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.
Natural Wonders
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.
Moment polar bear interrupts kids’ lesson
A teacher has jumped headfirst into the waters of the north pole and taught children a lesson as a polar bear hovered over his shoulder.
Tiny pest’s massive threat to state
An acid-spraying insect is on the rise in this northern state, encroaching on sensitive natural environments and threatening native species.
Major city rocked by earthquake
An Australian capital city has been rocked by an earthquake which lasted for a half minute and caused buildings to shake.
‘Devastating’ Great Barrier Reef report
The iconic Great Barrier Reef endured a mass coral bleaching over summer, and now a survey on the extent of the damage has been released.
Surprise find at bottom of Aussie ocean
Scientists have uncovered a rare find at the deepest point off Australia’s coast, which offers a remarkable glimpse into an unknown world.
Wild theory about strange cloud formation
A strange cloud formation over Alaska has sparked wild conspiracy theories about what could have formed it.
Mystery ‘Gates of Hell’ set to be extinguished
Turkmenistan’s leader has ordered that a mysterious fire crater nicknamed the ‘Gates of Hell’ be extinguished after burning for decades.
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.
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.
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