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NASA’s ‘Planet Killer’ asteroid discovery

A “Planet Killer” asteroid big enough to kill a million people, has passed close to Earth, leaving scientist stunned by one alarming detail.

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A red giant star and white dwarf orbit each other in this animation of a nova similar to T Coronae Borealis. Picture: NASA

‘Phenomenal’ bomb set to go off in space

A massive thermonuclear explosion is about to go off in space and the violent rupture will burn brightly in the night.

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More than 80 kangaroos shot, mowed down

A conservation regulator has launched an investigation after more than 80 kangaroos were found with gunshot wounds and injuries consistent with being “rammed” by a vehicle.

One of the world's most deadliest snakes has just made a world record for extracting the most venom in a single yield at the Australian Reptile Park. Picture: NewsWire Handout

‘Kill 400 people’: Aussie snake’s wild record

One of Australia’s deadliest snakes has just made a venomous world record, extracting enough venom to kill 400 people in a single take.

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A red belly black snake has made a home in a Newcastle woman's ute. Picture: Supplied

Dangerous snake refuses to leave ute

A woman has given up after four snake catchers have been unable to remove the venomous snake from her car.

Young goat on grass field

Man’s alleged barbaric acts on goat

A man has been charged with horrific acts of animal cruelty after he allegedly tried to castrate a goat with a cable tie and dehorned him with a saw.

Snake lives in tradie's car. Picutre: Channel 10

Incredibly Aussie find in tradie’s ute

A tradie has revealed the ridiculous discovery she made in her ute, and she has no idea what to do next.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - SEPTEMBER 04, 2021: Dogs seen waiting for owner to return to them in CBD. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Sarah Matray

Warning for Aussie dog owners

Dog owners are being warned to keep their pets safe from a parasite that can be harmful to both dogs and humans.

Little girl gives dog the best bath ever

Little girl gives dog the best bath ever

This adorable tot absolutely spoiled her doggo and he looks so happy with his spa-day.

A high-risk dingo has been fitted with a GPS collar on K'gari.

Dingo allegedly speared to death

A major investigation has been launched after a man allegedly killed a dingo with a speargun on a heritage-listed sand island.

Adorable moment Aussie pooch finds new best friend

Heartwarming moment Aussie pooch finds new best friend

A German Shepherd has gone viral after his owner recorded the heartwarming moment he made a new friend.

Did the biblical King David and King Solomon exist? Was Jerusalem really the shining city on a hill the tales talk of? New clues are helping separate history from the well-known stories.

Stunning new clues shattering Bible myth

As technology advances, new clues are helping separate history from some of the most widely-told stories.

Ex-battery hen rescued and living out her best life in Perth

Ex-battery hen rescued and living out her best life in Perth

An Aussie chook was rescued from a battery and is now living out the rest of her life with a loving family.

Hungry crocodile goes after Aussie fisherman's catch

Hungry crocodile goes after Aussie fisherman’s catch

While trying to reel in their net, a greedy crocodile tried taking this fisherman’s catch for themselves.

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