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Art for crocodile in hotel pool.

Hotel guest stunned ‘no one cares’ croc in pool

A woman was laying by the pool at a five-star Queensland hotel when she made a shocking discovery that did not seem to bother other guests nearby.

The concept may seem simple, but for over two centuries the best of the best scientists had it very wrong. Here’s the slippery truth.

‘Simply too cold’: Scientists had it wrong

The concept may seem simple, but for over two centuries the best of the best scientists had it very wrong. Here’s the slippery truth.

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‘Playing God’: Extinct animals to walk again

From the dodo to the Tasmanian tiger, the race to resurrect extinct species is heating up. It may be “playing God”, but one firm says there’s a life-and-death reason.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 06 2025; Minister Penny Sharpe, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Premier Chris Minns and NSW Health Minister Ryan Park address the media in a press conference at Parliament House in Sydney to discuss the GovernmentÃs plan to crack down on the supply of illicit tobacco in New South Wales communities. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

‘No secret’: Update on death of 250 horses

New details have emerged into the accidental shooting of five domestic horses during aerial pest control.

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The moon shines over the Marrara Oval ground during the T20 international cricket match between Australia and South Africa in Darwin on August 10, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

‘It’s definitely changed’: Wild new space plot

Long gone are the Cold War days of nations competing to be the first to get their man on the Moon. Now there’s a different, much more permanent goal.

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Incredibly rare moment in the wild captured

An amateur photographer has captured the incredible moment eagles tried to hunt down a mob of kangaroos.

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Terrifying moment saltwater crocodile stalks fisherman

Terrifying moment saltwater crocodile stalks fisherman

The fisherman this is a perfect example of how a good pair of sunnies could save your life

Little Penguins at Phillip Island Nature Parks Picture: Phillip Island Nature Parks

Heartbreaking fate of little penguins

A population of little penguins has almost been wiped out in 17 years, with a quarter of the adorable animals killed by watercraft.

Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has made a blunt assessment of a proposal to establish a “Brumby World” tourism centre.

An Aussie rover, 'Roo-ver,' is set to be the furthest object travelled in space, marking a significant moment in Australian space exploration. Picture: Supplied

Aussie bound for historic space trip

The expedition will help NASA establish a human presence outside Earth, marking a first for the nation in Aussie space exploration.

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Man hit croc with dog in 30m death battle

An Aussie fisherman has delivered a classic retelling of how he survived a brutal croc attack while fishing at a creek in Far North Queensland.

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Illegal cockfighting syndicate dismantled, 35 detained and 71 chickens seized at a property at Camden Valley Way at Catherine Field. Picture: NSW Police via NewsWire

Grim warning over bird flu outbreak

An expert has warned that a highly contagious strain of bird flu will “almost certainly” spread to Australia, with the country “essentially surrounded”.

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake was detected near Strathalbyn, about 50 kilometres southeast of Adelaide, just after 10pm Sunday.

Earthquake shakes Aussie state

An earthquake has rattled parts of an Aussie state overnight, with hundreds of residents reporting feeling the tremors.

Footage shows astounded surfers and beachgoers crowding around the obliterated board after Brad Ross narrowly escaped disaster.

‘Hell of a week’: Surfer reveals horror

A surfer has broken his silence, revealing new details of his harrowing close call with a huge shark at a NSW beach.

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