Fresh warning about deadly animal virus
Aussies in one state have been issued a warning about a “highly fatal” disease with no known cure, with infection causing paralysis and even death.
Animals
Chilling discovery in man’s laundry
A Northern Territory man has made a chilling discovery in his laundry after being woken by his dogs in the early hours of the morning.
Shark ‘shook’ surfer during attack
A teenage surfer has described the moment a shark attacked him, but vowing it won’t stop him getting into the water again.
Dolphin’s remarkable act shocks beachgoers
Incredible footage of a wild dolphin balancing a beer bottle on its beak at an Australian beach has gone viral.
Bull shark spotted in popular river
Swimmers have been warned to stay out of the water after a bull shark was spotted in a popular river in Victoria’s east.
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.
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.
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