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‘Hit by a car’: Flying shark wipes out surfer

A surfer has opened up about the terrifying moment a shark jumped out of the water and wiped him off his board.

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Horrifying footage has captured the moment a crocodile mauled an elderly man to death before being chased by furious locals.

Moment croc mauls grandfather at river

Horrifying footage has captured the moment a crocodile mauled an elderly man to death before being chased by furious locals.

Brumbies feed on fresh regrown grass in the Kosciuszko National Park, near Kiandra, NSW. There are approximately 20,000 wild brumbies in the Kosciuszko National Park, and experts are concerned the wild horses are having a greater impact on the environment now, after the area was heavily impacted by bushfire. Picture by Sean Davey

Future of state’s famed brumbies revealed

The future of one state’s famous brumbies hangs in the balance amid a new push to have controversial protections scrapped.

Footage has surfaced of a dramatic rescue by a Seaworld Project team of a whale which became tangled in fishnets off the coast of Moreton Bay. picture : Seaworld

Dramatic moment entangled whale freed

Wild footage has captured the moment a whale entangled in fishing nets was rescued by crews from the Sea World Foundation.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos March 22, 2021: A cow seeks high dry ground at Robina Drive Round about Carrara after it was swamped by flood water from torrential rain fell which on the city overnight. NCA NewsWire / Scott Powick

Man allegedly steals cow semen, embryos

The alleged theft of cow semen and embryos also included dozens of Wagyu cattle from the man’s former employer.

Three WA men have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after they were filmed beating a pigeon with a golf club. Picture: RSPCAWA

Vile post after ‘despicable’ attack on bird

Three men have learned their fates for taking part in a “despicable” attack on a pigeon with a golf club – with one posting a vile message on Snapchat after the ordeal.

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Since 1994, there have been 66 known Hendra virus outbreaks across Australia, killing four people and dozens of horses. Picture: CSIRO

‘Critical implications’: New China bat viruses

Medical experts have warned that the discovery of the viruses could have “critical implications” for public health across the globe.

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KOSCIUSZKO NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 23: Brumbies forage for food in deep snow in the Kiandra Plains region of the Kosciuszko National Park on August 23, 2020 in Kosciuszko National Park, Australia. Free-roaming feral horses, known as Brumbies, are found across Australia. Believed to be descended from animals imported by early British colonialists, the Brumby population is estimated to be in the thousands, with the highest concentration of horses roaming Australia's alpine region, which straddles the state border of Victoria and New South Wales. With large numbers of Brumbies trampling through protected National Parks, their fate has long been a subject of heated debate. On one side are those that want the total eradication of the animals - those who consider them a feral, invasive and destructive species. At the other end are those that advocate for the protection of what are viewed as

‘Finish the job’: Call on state’s brumbies

Controversial laws protecting one state’s brumbies could be repealed in the latest move to “reverse a wrong of the past”.

Experts are taking aim at NSW and Queensland government for their use of shark nets.

‘Manipulative’: Big call on shark ‘myth’

Questions continue to be asked about whether a measure that’s been used to deter sharks at Australian beaches for decades is really the answer.

Barking at the beast he is then seen whimpering to the side. Picture: ABC7

Wild moment brave dog takes on scary beast

Watch the pulse-racing moment a fearless dog faces down a menacing bear to protect its owner.

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ORRCA volunteer Ty Peters has captured rare footage of humpback whales on a heat hunt in a tiny bay along the coast of Shellharbour, about 115kms south of Sydney. Picture: Ty Peters

‘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.

A girl has suffered a shark attack while snorkelling.

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.

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.

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.

Australia Post workers will soon be carrying citronella spray to protect themselves from dangerous dogs. CCTV vision provided from Aus Post showing a postie being attacked by a dog. Picture: Supplied

Posties to carry protection spray

Posties will soon carry protection spray to use against dangerous dogs after new data revealed alarming escalation of incidents.

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Cockatoos in western Sydney have been observed utilising water fountains. Picture: Supplied

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.

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An experienced hunter in full camouflage gear steadies his rifle while navigating through a swampy area. His outfit blends seamlessly with the surrounding foliage, and the careful handling of the firearm emphasizes responsible gun control. The setting suggests a typical hunting scene, capturing a moment of anticipation and readiness in the wild.

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.

Around 100 dead cats were discovered at the squalid home of a woman in southwest Japan who belonged to an animal welfare group, a local official said on Wednesday.

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.

Pet owner Stacey Pinchbeck likes to holiday with her husband Lynden, baby and two golden retrievers Dolly and Darcy.,

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.

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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.

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A man involved in an illegal wildlife trafficking ring has been sentenced to 9 months in prison after pleading guilty to 3 offences related to smuggling exotic animals into Australia., , Jesse Sayeg admitted to illegally importing live tortoises and turtles in Caloundra Magistrates Court in Queensland this week. Picture: DAFF

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.

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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.

A cockatoo has taken the blame for a failed rocket launch after it was caught chewing wires. Picture: Gilmour Space Technologies

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.

Parents feared the worst when an off-leash dog lunged at their six-year-old daughter during a Sunday outing in the Adelaide Hills. Source: 7News

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.

Sydney Zoo is deeply saddened to confirm the recent loss of two bull sharks in their aquarium. Picture: Sydney Zoo

Shock as two sharks die at popular zoo

Two bull sharks have died at Sydney Zoo leaving zookeepers and animal lovers shocked and saddened.

A dead brumby at Kosciuszko National Park. Photo: Ian Brown

‘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.

Police and Surf rescue search the area for a shark after a man swimming was attacked at Port Noarlunga Beach this morning Thursday,May,15,2025.Picture Mark Brake

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.

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Island-size toxic mass smashes Aussie coast

The “relatively unusual” toxic mass has spread since March, reaching an estimated 4500 square kilometres.

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GFWAM. Blue shark causing the open waters wide off Sydney . Picture: Supplied

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.

The 5-Star Farm recently posted a picture of a kangaroo named Mr. Jack, but it’s not clear whether he was the animal that killed Eric Slate. Photo: Facebook

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.

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A cooking content creator has been accused of ‘torture’ by viewers after a clip went viral on social media

‘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.

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