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Urgent warnings have been issued after a mosquito-borne virus was detected in the Kimberley. Picture: Getty

Urgent warning over mosquito-borne disease

Illness from the same family of viruses can be severe, and even lead to death.

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The moment two red-bellied black snakes turn their attention to the gardener.

Snakes’ steamy session goes horribly wrong

The amorous snakes did not take kindly to being filmed during their love-making session and took action.

Mickey the cockatoo remains trapped in a Coles supermarket in Macarthur Square. Picture: Supplied/2GB

Major update on cockatoo stuck in supermarket

There’s been a major update regarding the safety of Mickey the cockatoo, who has spent nearly a month trapped inside a NSW Coles and shopping centre.

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An animal management facility in southeastern NSW has been forced to euthanise all 21 dogs housed there after an outbreak of canine parvovirus. Picture: iStock/Facebook

‘Distressing’: NSW shelter kills all dogs

An animal management facility in southeastern NSW has been forced to euthanise all 21 dogs housed there after an outbreak of canine parvovirus.

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Stuck blue whale under wharf is rescued in NZ

Blue whale stuck under wharf is rescued in NZ

A juvenile pygmy blue whale was freed on Monday, September 16, after it was found trapped under a wharf on Kawau Island off New Zealand’s North…

Staff and customers were left shocked when a kangaroo hopped its way through the doors of a KFC in WA’s South West region.

‘Only in Straya’: Wild guest hops into KFC

Wild footage has captured the moment an unexpected guest bounded into an Aussie fast food restaurant, stunning customers and staff as he tried to leave.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA APRIL 27, 2021: The first supermen for 2021. The super pink moon as it makes its closest approach to Earth this month. The super-moon was taken north of Canberra as it rose over Lake George.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

How you can watch tonight’s supermoon

Stargazers will notice the moon is bigger and brighter tonight as it moves about 50,000 km closer to Earth. Here’s the best times to watch the spectacle.

The mum has issued a warning after a horror magpie attack.

Mum’s horror injury after magpie attack

A mum has issued a chilling warning after her eye was left “bloody and bruised” after a terrifying magpie attack.

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Harvest Moon. Picture by Matt Turner.

See year’s biggest moon and rare eclipse

How to see the biggest moon of the year gracing Australian skies tonight, coinciding with a partial lunar eclipse.

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Heroic moment Aussie cops rescue two dogs from raging fire

Heroic moment Aussie cops rescue two dogs from raging fire

Thankfully the dogs were unharmed and safely returned to their owners.

Man has terrifying close encounter with bear after climbing into its den

Man has terrifying close encounter with bear after climbing into its den

We hope he doesn’t have any honey on him.

The koala decided to pay the Meeniyan IGA — off the south Gippsland Highway in Victoria — a visit last week. Picture: Instagram/@meeniyanigalocalgrocer

Bizarre scenes at busy supermarket

Staff at an Aussie grocery store have captured the moment a curious koala wandered through the aisles and climbed on the shelves, delighting customers.

Meet Moo Deng, the most famous hippo in the world

Meet Moo Deng, the most famous hippo in the world

If you have the chance to visit this adorable hippo, please tell her we love her.

Aussie veterinarian fighting the poaching crisis in South Africa

Aussie veterinarian fighting the poaching crisis in South Africa

Dr Chloe says the dehorning process may look graphic, but it’s painless.

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