Why cicadas are so much louder this year
Summer means a lot of things: hot weather, long nights and loud cicadas. And those noisy insects seem to be turning up the decibels this year.
Animals
Huge breakthrough in Chernobyl dog mystery
It’s believed the packs are descendant from pets left behind in the wake of the 1986 nuclear disaster – scientists want to know how they’ve thrived.
Shark attacks spear fisherman
A man aged in his 60s was spearfishing when he was bitten by a shark off Curtis Island receiving injuries to both of his arms.
Innocent act could land you a $30k fine
A simple act of human generosity could land residents a staggering, little known fine in two Australian states.
Deadly snake crawls up driver’s leg on fwy
This is not what you want to see crawling up your leg while driving 80km/h on the freeway.
Update in Molly the magpie saga
The people’s magpie is once again in limbo after a “concerned citizen” took a custody battle all the way to the Supreme Court.
‘Have rights’: Cops heckled over wild footage
WA police have copped backlash online after sharing bizarre footage of officers ‘arresting’ a lizard outside a home.
Pet owner scratched to death by cat
A cat has scratched his owner to death after he tried to stop it running away.
Shock call on Australia’s deadliest animal
Australia’s deadliest creature has been involved in the deaths of more people than any other animal, but it is not what you would expect.
‘Kill you’: UK expat horrified by beach find
A shocked British expat has filmed a very Australian sight on a beach – and she’s warned the world “things can kill you here”.
Family’s nightmare find in kid’s toy room
A Sydney couple made a terrifying discovery in their daughter’s toy room.
‘National disaster’ could spread across Aus
A notorious pest which could cause up to six deaths per year if left unchecked in Queensland has spread across state borders.
Heartwarming update in epic penguin journey
There’s been a big update in the heartwarming story of an emperor penguin that swam 3500 km to WA’s southern coastline.
‘Fantastic’ update for lost emperor penguin
An emperor penguin that took a wrong turn and ended up in Western Australia is now ready to make the 3,500km journey home.
‘Never a dull moment’: Snake caught on plane
A Disney television star has saved the day after a snake was spotted in the cabin of a Virgin flight from Broome.
Surfers’ close encounter with great white
A group of Aussie surfers have had a nerve-racking close call with a great white shark during an afternoon swim at a popular beach.
Man’s escape from world’s deadliest fish
A young paramedic has recalled his suspected run-in with the world’s most venomous fish while holidaying in Australia.
Mystery of missing rare cows baffles owners
Two rare cows have gone missing from separate properties in the Adelaide Hills, with their owners hitting social media to appeal for their return.
24yo mauled to death by ‘great white’
The young man’s grieving father believes his son was taken by a great white shark near Chatham Islands in New Zealand.
Outrage after roos slain in ‘thrill kill’
Activists have taken the rare step of offering a reward for information into an horrific alleged ‘thrill kill’ that left seven kangaroos dead.
Aussie’s ‘painful’ discovery in Bali
An Aussie woman was left in extreme pain after she came into contact with an unfriendly creature in Bali.
‘Gamble’: Albo’s rescue plan slammed
Anthony Albanese is under fire after pledging fresh federal funds to help an endangered fish and boost the health of a key harbour.
Picture highlights major summer fear
A picture of a supermarket shelf in Sydney has sparked concern for what is to come in the coming months as the mercury rises.
‘So sad’: Heartbreaking find in Aussie bush
It’s a devastating image of some of the nation’s icons, and Australians are being asked to do this one thing to save them before it’s too late.
Roosters, dogs seized after alleged cockfight
Police have broken up an alleged cockfight, a controversial practice that has been banned across all Australian states and territories.
Moo Deng predicts winner of US election
With the polls so unclear, attention has turned to a beloved zoo animal in Thailand who has predicted the winner of the 2024 US election.
Boy’s lucky escape from deadly snake bite
A two-year-old boy was playing in his backyard when he realised he’d been bitten by a deadly snake.
Cassius, world’s longest crocodile dies
The 5m saltwater crocodile, thought to be more than 110 years old and weighing more than a tonne, is remembered as being a “beloved mate”.
Man fined $800 over common act
A Queenslander has been stung a whopping $806 for a simple mistake pet owners make all the time.
‘Best friend’: Fury as beloved squirrel killed
An internet-famous pet squirrel in New York has tragically been euthanised by authorities for one truly heartbreaking reason.
World’s largest croc dies in QLD
A record-breaking crocodile that once rampaged through Australian waterways, attacking boats and stalking cows, has died suddenly in captivity.
Divers’ shock run in with huge shark
Two divers have captured a jaw-dropping encounter with a huge 4m great white shark as it circled above them in Safety Bay.
Terrifying moment dog mauls boy in park
The horrifying moment a schoolboy was pinned to the ground and savaged by a “pitbull-type” dog has been captured in disturbing footage.
Update after two police dogs found dead
More information has been revealed surrounding the mysterious death of two police dogs that were found dead inside a vehicle on Thursday.
Dangerous ‘invasion’ hits popular beach
A famous beach has been struck with a dangerous ‘invasion’, just says after beaches were shut down due to mysterious black tar balls.
Woman bitten by shark off east coast
A woman has been bitten by a shark some 10 hours off the east Australian coast – with a navy vessel offering emergency assistance.
Aussie doesn’t blame pet for ripping off arm
An Aussie has revealed the horrifying moment her own dog tore her arm off — describing what triggered the attack and how she feels about the pet.
Nightmare details on woman’s rescue
The woman is lucky to be alive six days after going missing in NSW’s Kosciuszko National Park.
21 dogs put down after deadly outbreak
A NSW council has euthanised 21 dogs at its animal management facility after one of the animals tested positive to canine parvovirus.
Chilling snake sight in major CBD
Commuters have been left stunned by a ‘bizarre’ sight only metres from an internationally famous tourist hotspot.
Urgent warning over mosquito-borne disease
Illness from the same family of viruses can be severe, and even lead to death.
Snakes’ steamy session goes horribly wrong
The amorous snakes did not take kindly to being filmed during their love-making session and took action.
Major update on cockatoo stuck in supermarket
There’s been a major update regarding the safety of Mickey the cockatoo, who has spent nearly a month trapped inside a NSW Coles and shopping centre.
‘Distressing’: NSW shelter kills all dogs
An animal management facility in southeastern NSW has been forced to euthanise all 21 dogs housed there after an outbreak of canine parvovirus.
Update on bird trapped in Coles for weeks
A wild cockatoo initially trapped in a Coles supermarket has fled to “explore” the wider shopping complex, as fears about safely freeing it continue.
‘Only way’: Trick to stop magpies swooping
An Aussie comedian has revealed his unconventional method for surviving the most “terrifying” time of the year unscathed.
Major breakthrough for extinct Aussie icon
Scientists say they have made a breakthrough in their quest to recreate the Tasmanian tiger, nearly a century after it became extinct.
Snake catcher’s shock find under car
‘Look at the size of this thing’ a South Australian snake catcher said, very nervously, as he pulled a huge king brown from a car.
Chilling $118m warning on notorious pest
A notorious pest wreaking havoc across Aussie states could kill people each year if allowed to continue to spread, according to bombshell findings.
‘Stupid’ act in crocodile-infested creek
A group have been slammed over their “stupid” act at a notorious crocodile-infested creek and told to use their “common sense”.
Woman fights for life after triple dog attack
A woman is fighting for life after being attacked by three dogs, two American bull dogs and a pit bull, in a Melbourne backyard.
Warning after shock find on popular beach
A grim warning has been issued to tourists after a shock find off a popular Australian beach.
Footage captures unusual train station visit
The unusual commuter wandered through the suburban train station on a ‘self-guided tour’.
Horror as camper bitten in the face by dog
A man suffered “significant” injuries after being bitten in the face by a dog while camping on a private property.
Surprise new role for deadly spider
The deadly venom of one of Australia’s most feared creepy-crawly critters has inspired a surprising new project.
Otter almost kills boy in ‘crazed attack’
A crazed otter has reportedly almost drowned a boy in a ‘crazed attack’ at a popular marina.
Aussie birds poisoned in ‘deliberate’ move
A major probe has been launched after 20 iconic Aussie birds were found sick or dead in a suspected “deliberate” poisoning.
‘Illegal’ and ‘immoral’: Croc act blasted
A social media influencer has been slammed by authorities after she told her followers that she fed a hot chook to a crocodile in Far North Queensland.
Shock discovery at popular Aussie beach
Beachgoers were shocked to discover a near mythical beast had washed ashore at a popular beach.
Baby fur seal dies after sickening act
A baby seal fur found with critical injuries on a Victorian beach was allegedly attacked in a sickening act.
Tool-wielding chimp ‘disembowels’ baby
A wild chimpanzee has reportedly ripped a baby from her mother’s arms before butchering her in a “violent” killing. WARNING: Graphic
‘Can’t fix stupid’: Man’s wild fishing act stuns
A man has been labelled an “idiot” for walking into Australia’s most crocodile infested river to fish, despite multiple warnings from onlookers.
Dead whale found near popular holiday spot
Authorities have safely removed the dead adult humpback whale after it had beached itself near a popular tourist spot.
Grandad shot dead while hunting named
A grandfather has been identified as the man shot dead while hunting with a group of people in Victoria.
Pup mauled to death on walk
A Sunshine Coast woman has shared her heartbreak after her beloved dachshund, Duff, was tragically killed in a dog attack last week.
Boy’s face split open in horror dog attack
A young boy has been left with horrific wounds to his eye, ear and forehead after he was attacked by a rescue dog.
Chinese zoo comes clean about ‘pandas’
A Chinese zoo has been forced to come clean after bizarre footage of their ‘pandas’ shocked the world.
‘Only in Straya’: Wild guest hops into KFC
Wild footage has captured the moment an unexpected guest bounded into an Aussie fast food restaurant, stunning customers and staff as he tried to leave.
Mum’s horror injury after magpie attack
A mum has issued a chilling warning after her eye was left “bloody and bruised” after a terrifying magpie attack.
Bizarre scenes at busy supermarket
Staff at an Aussie grocery store have captured the moment a curious koala wandered through the aisles and climbed on the shelves, delighting customers.
Aussies warned as swooping season begins
Australians are being warned how to avoid “genuinely terrifying” magpie attacks this swooping season.
Final word on 27 year windsurfer mystery
The mystery over the disappearance of a windsurfer who was last seen 2km off the Australian coast almost three decades ago has been closed.
Why Aussie island is no swim paradise
K’gari may be the largest sand island and one of the most beautiful places in the world, but recent shark catches may have some visitors thinking twice about taking a dip. SEE THE PHOTOS
Rare photos as bird takes out snake
A snake catcher has revealed how crazy the season will be after a photographer captured stunning and rare photos of a bird snagging a giant sea snake. SEE THE PHOTOS, VIDEOS
Grandad ‘ripped in half’ by crocodile
A grandfather has been killed by a crocodile near his home in Indonesia. His wife found his clothes and phone on the banks of a river.
Major change coming to owning a cat
New laws on cat ownership have already been introduced in some states.
Woman mauled by tiger at Dreamworld
A woman has been taken to hospital with deep lacerations after being attacked by a tiger at Dreamworld on the Gold Coast.
Mystery as Russian ‘spy whale’ found dead
A world-famous beluga whale whose strange harness sparked suspicions Russia trained it for spying purposes has been found dead.
Bindi Irwin hits back on photoshop claims
Wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin has snapped back on Instagram after fans suggested photos of her, her daughter Grace and a red panda were photoshopped.
Boy’s head bitten off by shark
The tragic discovery of a body marks just the fourth time an unprovoked shark attack has led to a death for the nation.
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