Innocent Aussie plant ‘worse than snakebite’
Aussie campers are being urged to steer clear of a deceptively ordinary-looking plant in the bush that can “stay in your skin for years”.
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NASA plot to destroy ‘city-killer’ asteroid
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Blue-ringed octopus paralyses Sydney man
The 43-year-old experienced four bouts of paralysis after being bitten by a tentacled animal at a popular Sydney beach.
Major IVF provider urgently investigates cyber breach
Patients have reported not being able to access treatment information as an IVF giant investigates a “suspicious” cyber breach that may have exposed thousands of personal details.
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Mid-size SUV overtakes HiLux and Ranger
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Horrors that keep top cop up at night
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Chilling photos show ‘saltmen’ mummies
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Alexa’s wild response to Kamala question
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Australia enrages Iran with one Insta post
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Full refunds for ‘woke’ game in epic disaster
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German automaker’s future in trouble
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Godzilla goes bush with new Nissan Patrol
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