‘Pretty wild’: Rare sighting in tiny bay
An ORRCA volunteer captures rare footage of humpback whales on a heat hunt in a tiny bay south of Sydney.
Animals
Harrowing footage of shark attack victim
Bodycam footage from the scene of a shark attack that left “blood everywhere” shows medics rushing to save a girl’s life at a holiday hotspot.
Katter hits back after Irwin croc sledge
A row over croc culling between Bob Katter and Terri Irwin has intensified, with the maverick MP questioning the animal conservationist over her knowledge of the iconic Aussie reptile.
Posties to carry protection spray
Posties will soon carry protection spray to use against dangerous dogs after new data revealed alarming escalation of incidents.
Cockatoos stun by learning human-like trick
Australia’s iconic bird has added an impressive skill to its repertoire, and it has left scientists stunned.
Unlikely backer of state’s hunting plan
A controversial plan to open up land to hunters and which could pave the way for bounty killings of feral animals has received support from an unlikely source.
Truly horrific find in hoarder’s house
A sad discovery has rocked a neighbourhood in Japan after a woman’s unbelievably filthy home was investigated by authorities.
Aussies search for pet-friendly getaway
A new trend is on the rise with Aussies looking for the perfect getaway with their beloved furry companions.
Why Aussie state wants bounty hunters
An Australian state wants to pay bounty hunters to crack down on an “impossible” problem – but not everyone is on board.
Disturbing find in ‘toy’ package
A horrific discovery inside a package from the Philippines has landed an Australian man behind bars, after a foul smell caught the attention of border officers.
Truly disturbing clip emerges from China
Footage of a kangaroo being surrounded by selfie-desperate visitors inside a Chinese zoo has gone viral online for one truly disturbing reason.
Bizarre reason for rocket launch delay
An unlikely suspect has emerged during the investigation into the technical issue that caused the first Australian-made rocket launch to be delayed.
Off-leash dog mauls 6yo at park
Parents feared the worst when an off-leash dog lunged at their six-year-old daughter during a Sunday outing in the Adelaide Hills.
Shock as two sharks die at popular zoo
Two bull sharks have died at Sydney Zoo leaving zookeepers and animal lovers shocked and saddened.
‘Turning point’ for state’s brumbies
New photos have revealed the “turning point” in one state’s fight to control feral horses – the famed Snowy Mountain brumbies.
Shark spotted days after serious attack
A 3m shark has been spotted in the same popular swimming spot just days after a serious attack put a man in hospital.
Island-size toxic mass smashes Aussie coast
The “relatively unusual” toxic mass has spread since March, reaching an estimated 4500 square kilometres.
Man mauled by shark at popular swim spot
A man has been rushed to hospital in a serious condition after being bitten by a shark at a popular seaside jetty.
Petting zoo worker killed by kangaroo
An American petting zoo worker has been found dead in a kangaroo enclosure after reportedly “rough-housing” with the animal.
‘Horrible person’: Cooking clip sparks outrage
A cooking content creator has been accused of “torture” by viewers after a clip of her using an air fryer went viral on social media.
Grim scenes as livestock ship capsizes
Footage has captured the horrifying moment a ship carrying flocks of sheep capsized – killing hundreds.
‘Pretty sick’: Horror find on popular beach
Authorities are investigating a mysterious spate of great white sharks that have washed up on the shores of popular beaches in one Australian state.
Huge bug warning if you live in this state
An Aussie driver has filmed the horrific moment “millions” of grasshoppers entirely cover his windscreen.
Beach dog ban proposal sparks outrage
A council’s controversial proposal to ban off-leash dogs from a popular beach has sparked outrage from local residents.
Hero firefighters free trapped puppy Lulu
Hero firefighters have saved an adventurous 12-week old puppy after she became stuck beneath a Sydney home.
UK stunned, ultra-rare Aussie animal appears
Animal welfare officers are investigating how the rare animal came to be on the loose in an unexpected place.
Horror moment woman dragged underwater
GoPro footage has captured a woman spearfishing off a remote West Australian beach being dragged underwater by a tiger shark.
‘Aggressive’ dog lunges cops, gets tasered
The “aggressive” XL Bully was reportedly “set on” police officers by its owner as they attempted to arrest him for “carrying a machete”.
Hero shark attack rescuer ‘wasn’t thinking’
A man hailed a “lifesaver” after he rescued a woman mauled by a shark has revealed he “wasn’t thinking” when he heroically leapt into the water.
Update after dog stolen on walk by youths
There has been a huge update after a nightmare situation unfolded for a 72-year-old dad walking his dog in Melbourne.
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