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A lick from a dog can expose teenagers to bacteria which then alters their microbiome. Those in the study were found to have better mental health.

Why teens who kiss their dogs are happier, according to science

A new study has found that a lick from a dog can result in a change in the gut microbiome of teens. And it has significant implications for their mental health.

  • Joe Pinkstone

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Arnie, a seven-year-old German shepherd, was sleeping in his family’s ute when it was stolen.

Arnie the dog found dead in stolen ute after week of searching

The family pet’s location became the centre of a citywide search, with his owners appearing on multiple TV channels appealing for Arnie’s return. 

  • Julius Dennis
Tania McGregor at Federation Square with her seagull patrol dog Freya.

Paw patrol: Four-legged security guards to stop flying chip thieves

To tackle the food-stealing seagulls that plague Federation Square, management has decided to call in the dogs.

  • Lachlan Abbott
The Bellizzi photo of Lina Guarino and Julien Berthold.

Competition winners accuse photo studio of ‘emotional blackmail’

Bellizzi Studios has businesses in Sydney and Brisbane and frequently runs social media competitions. But some winners say they don’t feel very lucky.

  • Julius Dennis
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Live bowl leads to a dead green

Competitors were getting jack of it.

Jai Arrow.

‘I just want retribution … I have PTSD over it’: Rabbitohs player sued over dog attack

A 76-year-old man has filed a personal injury suit against Jai Arrow, claiming an attack by the South Sydney player’s dog, Thor, in 2022 left him with lasting injuries and chronic PTSD.

  • Frances Howe
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Rob Brewster - Rewilding Manager at Invasive Species Council, photographed at Neilson Park. Cat breeders want permission from govt to be allowed to import live Bengal cats as pets. They are banned because they are big hunters and could be a risk to wildlife when they escape. Thursday 16th October 2025. Photo: James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 251016

Claws out over push to import more Bengal cats

Described by conservationists as a genetic monster and unique threat to wildlife, breeders are seeking permission to bring Bengal cats into the country.

  • Mike Foley
Adventure cat: Sonia Hank taking cat Kepler Copernicus for an outing in South Yarra.

Melbourne cats given the freedom to go out at night – on one condition

The City of Melbourne has granted Kepler Copernicus and his fellow cats their due respect – the freedom to go out during the cat curfew.

  • Carolyn Webb
Your dog needs to weigh no more than seven kilograms and fit in a small carrier.

On board Virgin’s first pet-friendly flight (and what you need to know)

I am sitting in seat 20D of VA733 from Melbourne to the Gold Coast. In 20A across the aisle, is Bambi, a Pomeranian.

  • Julietta Jameson
Indy, the canine star of the horror suspense movie Good Boy. 

Give this dog an Oscar: Could Indy be the breakout star of the year?

Is it time for the Academy to recognise animal performances at the Oscars? One dog certainly thinks so.

  • Karl Quinn

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