‘Threat is real’: Mystery ‘object’ hits nation
A mysterious chunk of metal has crash landed on Earth, with space authorities warning locals to report “anything suspicious to authorities”.
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Shark gets dangerously close to swimmers
Drone footage taken off the coast of a WA beach has captured a shark lurking dangerously close to unsuspecting swimmers.
Saturn’s rings will ‘disappear’ in 2025
Guide to Australia’s night sky in 2025: A year of celestial wonders.
Deadly truth behind state’s ‘glowing’ algae
A “glowing” algae has sprung up along the coast of one Aussie state – but the truth behind this natural light show is a lot darker than it appears.
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Fresh warning about deadly animal virus
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How to see spectacular meteor shower
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$800m Aussie space company explodes
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Fox undergoes world-first brain surgery
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Bombshell claim about mystery drone wave
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Chilling discovery in man’s laundry
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