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‘Killing machines’: Wild plan to import cats

A proposal to import a controversial pet cat into Australia has been slammed by a major environment group, who has branded the breed a “hybrid killing machine”.

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

Massive win for Aussie icon

One in five koalas in NSW will be protected from logging after the NSW government unveiled its long-awaited plan for the Great Koala National Park.

Australians face an aerial assault from protective magpies this spring, with 887 swooping attacks already logged and dozens of serious injuries reported nationwide.

How to avoid magpie swooping this season

With more than 800 incidents already recorded, an expert has revealed how you can avoid being swooped by magpies this spring.

The WA Government has declared the entire Exmouth Gulf as a marine park. Picture: WA Gov

Tourist site set for marine park protection

A major Australian habitat for humpback whales, dugongs, dolphins and sea turtles will soon get marine park protection.

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Incredibly rare moment in the wild captured

An amateur photographer has captured the incredible moment eagles tried to hunt down a mob of kangaroos.

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Little Penguins at Phillip Island Nature Parks Picture: Phillip Island Nature Parks

Heartbreaking fate of little penguins

A population of little penguins has almost been wiped out in 17 years, with a quarter of the adorable animals killed by watercraft.

Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has made a blunt assessment of a proposal to establish a “Brumby World” tourism centre.

fishermans crocodile tale goes viral

Man hit croc with dog in 30m death battle

An Aussie fisherman has delivered a classic retelling of how he survived a brutal croc attack while fishing at a creek in Far North Queensland.

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Illegal cockfighting syndicate dismantled, 35 detained and 71 chickens seized at a property at Camden Valley Way at Catherine Field. Picture: NSW Police via NewsWire

Grim warning over bird flu outbreak

An expert has warned that a highly contagious strain of bird flu will “almost certainly” spread to Australia, with the country “essentially surrounded”.

Footage shows astounded surfers and beachgoers crowding around the obliterated board after Brad Ross narrowly escaped disaster.

‘Hell of a week’: Surfer reveals horror

A surfer has broken his silence, revealing new details of his harrowing close call with a huge shark at a NSW beach.

New research by the National Environmental Science Program found that on average each roaming pet cat kills 40 native reptiles, 38 native birds and 32 native mammals per year. Generic. kitten cat pet

How cats could become election issue

A parliamentary inquiry into cat containment in one Australian state has stirred controversy, with some warning it could prove a key election issue.

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Brad Ross was surfing at Cabarita Beach this morning when a shark took a large bite out of his board. This is just weeks after a teenage boy was bitten at the same break. Picture: Facebook

Shark attacks surfer at notorious NSW beach

A popular NSW beach has been shut down after a morning surf almost ended in tragedy, just weeks after a teen was mauled.

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Marine expansion of Tasmania’s salmon industry will be paused for an independent review. Picture: NewsWire / Supplied

‘Shameful’ move in Aussie salmon industry

Expansion of the salmon industry in one Aussie state has been halted in a major decision slammed as being “shameful” and “strangling growth”.

A surfer has had a close call with a shark at Cabarita Beach, weeks after a teenage boy was bitten at the same break. Picture: Facebook

Pic shows surfer’s lucky escape from shark

A surfer has come within inches of being the second shark bite victim at a NSW beach in the space of two months.

Tash Peterson and boyfriend Jack Higgs had their passports confiscated when they filed for bankruptcy in May. Picture: GoFundMe

Controversial vegan activist’s strange plea

A controversial vegan activist has just one week to secure $30,000 to leave Australia, and she is calling on her fans to help.

DAILY TELEGRAPH. EMBARGO SUNDAY FOR MONDAY 14 OCTOBER. Henry Freiburg is a professional bee swarm remover. Here, a piece of comb with different coloured pollen in it that was pulled from a hive of bees in the wall of a home in Panania. Monday 07/10/2024. Picture by Max Mason-Hubers

Deadly parasite killing honey bees spreads

A deadly parasite that infests beehives and kills honey bees has been found in new areas of regional Victoria.

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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.

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.

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.

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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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MARCH 02, 2021 - A rescued greyhound at the RSPCA NSW Sydney Shelter and Veterinary Hospital in Yagoona. Picture: Christian Gilles / NewsWire

State’s major call on greyhound racing

It’s the second jurisdiction to make the call, with the premier saying it was “increasingly clear” the controversial industry “does not align with community expectations”.

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A nine-year-old surfer has survived a shark attack on a NSW far south coast beach., , Bowie Daly was surfing at Tathra Beach at 4:30pm on Thursday when a shark grabbed his surfboard. Picture: ABC

Horror moment boy, 9, attacked by shark

A young boy has relived the moment he was attacked by a shark while surfing, leaving him screaming for help in the water when his board was smashed to pieces.

Perth businessman Ted Powell donates $100m to Murdoch University's veterinary school. Mr Powell with vet school regular Megsie

‘Can’t spend it’: Millionaire gives away $100m

A Perth businessman has made an extraordinary donation to a veterinary school at one of the city’s major universities.

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Man shares gruesome picture after shark attack

Gruesome pic of man after bull shark attack

A fisherman has shared a gruesome picture taken moments after a terrifying shark attack that nearly tore his leg off. WARNING: Graphic

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Spotted feral deer increasing in numbers in the Gold Coast hinterland.

‘Right to hunt’: Fury over ‘bounty’ proposal

A Bill to expand hunting rights would create a “taxpayer-funded propaganda unit” and turn state forests into “game parks”, opponents warn.

Parrot Mango exposed his owner's criminal activity. Picture: Lancashire Police

Talking parrot helps bring down drug gang

A parrot has helped cops bring down a huge drug gang after it was caught on video repeating a particular phrase.

A Danish zoo has asked people with small pets nearing life’s end to donate the animals as food for its predators.

Zoo asks people to donate pets to feed lions

A Danish zoo sparked fierce backlash after asking people with pets nearing life’s end to donate the animals as food for its predators.

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Superman’s heroic canine companion has sparked a significant surge in online interest around adopting rescue dogs, but the trend isn’t necessarily a good thing.

‘Superpup’ inspires rescue dog boom

The Man of Steel’s heroic canine has sparked huge online interest around adopting rescue dogs, but the trend isn’t necessarily a good thing.

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Beloved croc ‘Big John’ found decapitated. Picture: Instagram

Beloved croc ‘Big John’ found decapitated

A five-metre saltwater crocodile, revered as a local “icon”, has been found in a disturbing state.

A new supersized animal has been discovered deep in a remote Australian rainforest.

Insane new super-sized species found in Aus

A new super-sized animal has been discovered deep in a remote Australian rainforest.

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