Call for tourist ban on Aussie island
Residents south of Perth have called on the state government to ban visitors to a popular island to protect a species whose numbers have dwindled by 97 per cent.
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‘Forever surfing’: Shark victim farewelled
A missing surfer believed to have been killed in a shark attack has been remembered for his “extraordinary life” as the search for his body ends.
Bizarre find in Scottish Highlands
Two very unusual animals have been spotted in the popular tourist hotspot and are evading capture.
Twist as shark shuts down iconic beach
A shark has become trapped on the swimmer-side of a net, shutting down an iconic Aussie beach, with one local taking things into their own hands.
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Lorikeets trap themselves inside home’s wall
This is the third time these tricky lorikeets have found themselves stuck inside the walls of this Melbourne home.
Biden camp would ‘scream and curse’ on calls to Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg has made big claims against the Biden administration in an interview with Joe Rogan
International Space Station Gets Unusual View of Intensely Green Aurora
NASA astronaut Don Pettit had a rather privileged view of the northern lights recently, posting on X footage from aboard the International Space…
Campers capture magical moment kangaroos frolic across lake during sunrise
This is definitely one of those pinch-me moments.
Monkey makes unexpected entrance into courtroom
Talk about monkey business.
Deadly find in man’s living room
The man returned from a trip to New Zealand only to get the “shock of his life” when he made a grim discovery in his own living room.
Can you spot the tiny, deadly jellyfish?
This is an extremely venomous Irukandji jellyfish, found in the tropical waters of Australia.
Venomous red-bellied black snake found hiding inside family’s cupboard
You know what, the snake can keep the vacuum cleaner we’ll just get a new one.
‘Extraordinary’: ‘Sky disc’ mystery deepens
Two metal detectorists scoured a German forest looking for treasure – and found it. But there was only one problem.
Worker unearths dino footprint ‘highway’
A quarry worker’s keen eye has led to an incredible discovery – a “dinosaur highway” with hundreds of footprints from giants of the past.
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