Science

Space

Possible signs of life: Huge Mars discovery

A NASA rover on Mars has made what could be its most astonishing discovery to date: possible signs of ancient life on the Red Planet.

Archaeology

Archaeologists’ stunning tomb discovery

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1200-year-old tomb on a mountain in China – and were left stunned by what they found inside.

Animals

Surfer speaks out after shark rips off leg

A young surfer who lost his leg in a shark attack has vowed to return to the water just days after undergoing major surgery.

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ExplainerSpace

Meteor shower coming: How to see it in Australia

One of the most unusual cosmic events of the year is set to light up our skies. See when and how you can catch a glimpse of it.

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Health

Surgeries shut down as Covid bomb hits

One state’s health system has cancelled elective surgeries as a new wave of Covid and respiratory infections smash hospitals.

Animals

‘Hell’: Insect invasion brings city to knees

Locals are living in fear after millions of insects wreak havoc and cause multiple car crashes after descending upon an entire city.

Animals

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Groom surprises penguin-loving bride with special ring bearer

This groom was determined to make their special day that lextra bit more memorable.

Animals

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Sneaky Black bear opens truck door

A shocked truck owner saw a crafty bear in a rural town effortlessly opened the door of his truck

WA News

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Tense two-day rescue off WA coast

A humpback whale was successfully freed from fishing gear following a complex two-day rescue effort off Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

Animals

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Animal control officer takes alligator for a “walk”

An animal control officer “walks” an alligator out from under a car to move it back into the wild.

Animals

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Thousands compete in strange worm-charming championship

These keen competitors had 30 minutes to charm as many worms out of the ground as possible.

Animals

‘Ribs explode’: Man tried to be eaten by snake

A man who tried to let a snake eat him has revealed the gruesome toll it took on his body. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

Archaeology

Holy Grail of shipwreck bounties claimed

A nation has locked away a shipwreck, rumoured to hold billions in treasure, as a legal and cultural battle over ownership rages on.

Animals

Single feather sells for insane price at auction

A rare feather from New Zealand’s extinct huia bird has been auctioned for a staggering $45k, setting a new world record.

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