Fresh Covid wave set to wallop Aussies
A new variant of Covid has already produced a bulge in cases, and now experts are warning an even more contagious subvariant will hit Aussies soon.
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Heartwarming moment lost baby possum reunites with mum
After being alone on a balcony for a whole night, these two are now happily reunited.
‘Ominous’: Fears raised for Molly the magpie
Followers of famous Queensland pet magpie Molly, who hangs out with Peggy the staffy, feared the worst after a concerning post was uploaded.
Huge crocodile spotted strolling down the street
The large reptile calmly strolled down past vehicles in Maharashtra, India.
Family finds random owl chilling in kitchen
A family in Naples, Florida, woke up in the middle of the night to find an owl perched on a rooster decoration in their kitchen.
Stray dogs sneak into shop to try out their display beds
This has got to be the cutest ‘shopping trip’ ever.
Grim find at abandoned Aussie Antarctic base
A team of inspectors have made a disturbing discovery at the site of a long-abandoned Australian station in Antarctica.
‘Planet Killer’ asteroid hurtling toward Earth
An asteroid the size of Mount Everest is currently hurtling towards Earth, and is due to be one of the closest calls this year.
Man loses it after finding snake at his front door
The way he runs away has got to be the best reaction ever.
Aussie fined for vile backyard castration
A man has copped a massive fine after trying to castrate his goat, causing it to ‘suffer in immense pain for several days’.
Locals rescue stray dog stranded on river rapids
This poor pooch became trapped after a dam was opened further upstream.
Aussie diver captures incredible moment crab sheds it’s shell
POV you unzip your pants after a big meal.
‘Gone’: Glass of water test stuns Aussies
She’s only 29 years old, but scientist Natassia Grace has already made huge strides in her quest to completely turn the beauty industry on…
School of sharks circle couple on boat
A couple had a surprising encounter with several sharks while on a boat
Man turns his bathroom into giant aquarium
This is the stunning moment a Chinese man turned his bathroom into a giant aquarium.
Chris Hemsworth not scared of giant spider
Hollywood heavyweight, Chris Hemsworth encounters a large spider near his home in Byron Bay.
Woman conquers her fear by swimming with over 20 sharks
Muthi Annuriy, 29, has always been scared of sharks but decided to conquer that during a trip to the Maldives.
Mishap at opening of new Taronga Zoo exhibit
A slight mishap happened at the opening of the ARC exhibit at Taronga Zoo as the scissors used to cut the ribbon snapped apart
34-year-old Simpsons prediction comes true
They’ve done it again. Yet another eerie prediction made by the cartoon appears to have just come true.
Victorian diver captures rare footage of Albino stingray
The incredible footage captured the otherworldly creature feeding on a buffet of spider crabs.
Gold Coast spa’s nightmare pest invasion
A Gold Coast woman discovered her backyard spa had become overrun with a massive ants nest overnight, including masses of eggs.
NASA astronauts on Boeing craft ‘stranded’ in space
On its first crewed flight, troubling technical glitches with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft have delayed it’s return to Earth.
Fears bird flu outbreak jumps border
Authorities are urgently confirming whether a large-scale bird flu outbreak in one state has spread across the border.
‘Furiously trying’: Astronauts stuck in space
SpaceX may be forced to come to the rescue of two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station after their initial ride suffered troubling leaks.
Man dangerously poses child near wild sea lion
This is the definition of ‘it’s not worth it’.
Scene of depraved ‘torture room’ for sale
The scene of unspeakable acts of bestiality and animal torture that shocked the nation has hit the market as the disgraced Aussie scientist responsible prepares to learn his fate.
Neil the seal blocks a road in Hobart
Neil the seal has become a regular around the city, often appearing unexpectedly and causing traffic disruptions
Scary moment hungry bear attacks worker at theme park
This has got to be the most terrifying day at work, ever.
Woman’s genius way to prepare dog for fireworks
A woman in Ohio, got an early start on making sure even four-legged family members were ready for Independence Day.
Demolitions worker captures bone-rattling shockwave during cave work
Warning to headphone users!
Challenging two-day rescue to free tangled whale in NSW
Marine rescue groups were on a mission to untangle a humpback whale from thick rope and towing buoys
Bird flu detected at second Sydney farm
The highly contagious and deadly strain of avian flu was detected near the first site, with authorities now required to euthanise an estimated 87,000 birds.
‘Structures’: Chilling find in the Milky Way
Scientists say mysterious objects found in the Milky Way fit the bill for something many never thought possible.
Disturbing end-times ‘prophecy’ for 2025
Humanity is facing an “eruption of insanity and large-scale violence”, according to a new prediction — which even puts an exact date on the start of the “end-times”.
Stunning find backs up epic biblical account
A recent discovery may corroborate an epic biblical account of an angel of the Lord wiping out 185,000 soldiers, a scholar claims.
Cheeky penguin hitches ride on bodyboard
A cheeky African penguin caught a ride on a bodyboard off the coast of Cape Town
Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government’s Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
Major update in live sheep export ban
A parliamentary committee has given the green light to the Albanese government’s Bill to ban live sheep exports, but has made a key recommendation.
Aussie animals bunker down for the winter solstice
A handful of native animals enter a state of hibernation at this time of year at Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria!
Grim footage as 240,000 chickens gassed
Disturbing new footage shows how 240,000 chickens were gassed to stop the spread of the highly contagious bird flu.
Kangaroo attacks toddler in terrifying clip
Insane CCTV footage has captured the horrific moment a toddler was attacked by a wild kangaroo in New South Wales.
Aussies wake up to year’s shortest day
Australians have woken to the shortest day of the year. Here’s what the winter solstice means for you.
Pup gets fake insulin shot so she doesn’t feel left out
These fur-parents have their hands full after one of their dogs felt a little left out.
Emergency declared over bird flu
Hundreds of thousands of birds have been killed on a poultry egg farm after authorities detected bird flu on the property.
Emergency declared over bird flu
Hundreds of thousands of birds have been killed on a poultry egg farm after authorities detected bird flu on the property.
Rescued turtle hatchlings released back into the sea
After suffering from cold shock and soft shell syndrome, these turtles bounced back despite all odds.
Heart-stopping moment huge croc chases screaming swimmer
Terrifying footage captured the man’s chilling ordeal as the scaly beast chased him through a murky lagoon after sneaking up behind him.
‘Disgraceful’ moment activists attack ancient monument
A UNESCO-listed world heritage site dating back 5000 years has been targeted by climate activists. Watch video.
Reason behind Aussies’ wild act
A remarkable group of Aussies stationed in Antarctica will swim in freezing waters this week. Here’s why.
Bird flu confirmed in second state
A poultry egg farm has gone into immediate lock down after a case of the highly contagious bird flu was detected in a second state.
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