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NASA’s Parker Solar Probe “is in good health and operating normally” ahead of its flight around the sun on Christmas Eve, the agency announced. Picture: NASA

‘Uncharted territory’: NASA’s wild trip to sun

The probe will travel to “uncharted territory”, flying closer to the fiery surface of the sun than any human-made object has before.

Strange lights have been spotted across American skies for weeks on end – and now, the panic is well and truly spreading across the nation.

‘Strange lights’ spark panic across US

Strange lights have been spotted across American skies for weeks on end – and now, the panic is well and truly spreading across the nation.

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A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria is spreading in one state and health experts warn “everyone” is at risk.

Stark warning as flesh-eating disease spreads

A gruesome flesh-eating bacteria – suspected to be transmitted by an iconic animal – is spreading in one Aussie state, and health officials are warning everyone is at risk.

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Flat earthers admit defeat in Antarctica bet

A group of popular flat earth YouTubers have admitted defeat against the ‘globers’ after taking a trip to Antarctica to witness the 24-hour sun.

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A group of Japanese monkeys which were given to Launceston by Japanese sister city Ikeada in 1981 will be sterilised and left to naturally die after a decision from the city council yesterday. A troop of Japanese macaques that have been living in the Australian city park home for four decades will be prevented from reproducing due to concerns of disease and inbreeding. Picture: City of Launceston

City to sterilise beloved Japanese monkeys

Japanese monkeys gifted to a local council in 1981 will be sterilised and left to die naturally following a vote this week.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 03, 2024: Granite island teen missing after being swept off the rocks. Picture: NewsWire / Roy VanDerVegt

Dire warning over Aussie tourist hotspot

A major warning has been issued to tourists planning to visit an Australian hotspot known for its famous coastal scenery and marine populations.

Disbelief as man paddles in crocodile infested waters despite surrounding warning signs

Disbelief as man paddles in crocodile infested waters despite surrounding warning signs

A Cairns local couldn’t believe his eyes when he spotted a man paddling at the Yorkeys Knob boat ramp despite signs warning people not to swim…

Western Ringtail Possum. Picture: Wikipedia

Possum takes out city’s power grid

Authorities are holding a possum responsible for a widespread blackout that plunged most of the Western Australian city of Bunbury into darkness.

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Wild moment deer crashes into shop smashing up Christmas decorations

Wild moment deer crashes into shop smashing up Christmas decorations

A deer smashed through the front door of a New Jersey business on Sunday, December 8, knocking down their Christmas tree in the process.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos FEBRUARY 28, 2024: MARCH 6, 2024: Bats in trees in Botanic Park, site of the WOMADelaide Music Festival. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

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.

Geminids Meteor Shower in northern hemisphere. Picture: Asim Patel

How to see spectacular meteor shower

A giant meteor shower is set to pass over Australia this weekend, but one thing is threatening our chances of seeing the spectacular shoW.

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$800m Aussie space company explodes

Australia’s fastest growing company is now worth an eye-watering sum and it has astronomical ambitions for the coming year.

kangroos hop around at sunrise on a beach in NSW

kangroos hop around at sunrise on a beach in NSW

An early morning beach walk on December 4 turned into a remarkable wildlife encounter for a camper at Diamond Head Beach, New South Wales, as…

Fox undergoes world-first brain surgery

Fox undergoes world-first brain surgery

A rescued fox has undergone brain surgery at a British vets in the first operation of its kind in the world.

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