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A Whiskers survey conducted with over 500 cat owners has had some interesting key themes emerge, including the impact of cats on pet parents' wellbeing and mental health, and how cats like to play and communicate with their human families. This included cats watching TV and mimicking human eating habits which were also themes which emerged in the survey. Cat owner Georgie Meadows-Patterson has a cuppa with her cat Florence. Picture: David Caird

Major change coming to owning a cat

New laws on cat ownership have already been introduced in some states.

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Chilling photos show ‘saltmen’ mummies

Haunting photos have captured what happened to a handful of mine workers who became mummified in a salt mine in Iran.

Isaacson will exit the capsule, as shown in this artist's rendering, and endure the brutality of outer space.

Billionaire’s insane 5-day trip to space

Another billionaire is set to embark on their own death-defying journey with the help of Elon Musk’s enormous Space X program.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is pictured docked to the Harmony moduleiss071e265073_stk (July 3, 2024) --- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft that launched NASA's Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is pictured docked to the Harmony module's forward port. This view is from a window on the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft docked to the port adjacent to the Starliner.Image Credit: NASA

Real cause of creepy space sound revealed

NASA has revealed the source of a ‘strange pulsing’ sound on the Boeing Starliner reported by a stranded US astronaut.

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Animals walk through 'eerie' fog at safari park near Melbourne

Animals walk through ‘eerie’ fog at safari park near Melbourne

Australian zookeepers captured stunning footage of giraffes, rhinos, and ostriches walking through a foggy landscape in a safari park near Melbourne…

Eel washes up on pavement and scares girls who thought it was a snake

Eel washes up on pavement and scares girls who thought it was a snake

Honestly we’d probably still scream knowing that it’s an eel.

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Why cat owners are being offered $500

One city is offering cat owners hundreds of dollars in a bid to protect its pets and native wildlife.

Baby seal hilariously learns how to eat fish

Baby seal hilariously learns how to eat fish

This was definitely not what we were expecting.

Incredible moment tiger shark grabs camera

Incredible moment tiger shark grabs camera

Looks like Shark Tale 2 came early.

Kai McKenzie, 23, lost his right leg in the attack on North Shore Beach. Picture: Supplied

Sick twist in shark attack video

A police investigation is underway into how a video of a shocking shark attack that took the leg of a young surfer was leaked online.

Drone captures incredible footage of white whale calf swimming with mum

Drone captures incredible footage of white whale calf swimming with mum

Talk about a fin-tastic day out.

BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos. SEPTEMBER 18, 2023, Mining Magnate Clive Palmer leaves Brisbane Supreme Court.. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Billionaire’s fight with neighbours over gate

Residents who live near a luxury golf course have attacked former billionaire politician Clive Palmer for a move which they say places the community at risk.

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Warning for millions as disease spreads

A dangerous disease outbreak has hit one state and health authorities are warning case numbers are likely to ‘head north’.

Kindhearted bikers spread out on motorway to protect dog

Kindhearted bikers spread out on motorway to protect dog

A group of kindhearted bikers spread out on a motorway to prevent an on-the-loose pooch from being run over.

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