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Remote rivers and streams in northern Alaska's Brooks Range are turning orange due to minerals exposed by thawing permafrost. This has significant implications for drinking water and fisheries in Arctic watersheds as the climate continues to change. Picture: Ken Hill/National Park Service

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Idyllic rivers turned to ‘milky orange juice’

Some of the most pristine, crystal-blue waterways in the world have turned into ‘milky orange juice’, and a new study suggests there’s cause for concern.

China claims massive moon victory

China lands on the moon, reports claim

China is claiming to have successfully landed on the far side of the Moon to collect samples.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos May 31, 2024: Ambulances parked at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Ramping Picture: NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

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.

The town has been taken over by bugs. Picture: Supplied

‘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.

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Bird-owners have been warned to triple check the cages they keep their pets in after two budgies were sadly eaten by a snake in Queensland. Picture: Facebook/Snake Catcher Dan

Snake catcher’s urgent warning

A snake catcher has warned of the common mistake bird owners make after two budgies were eaten by a carpet python.

Two injured after an early morning crash in West Mackay.

Teen’s horror encounter with snake

A teenage girl has been rushed to hospital after she was bitten “multiple” times by a snake.

Aussie Youtuber has manta ray encounter off WA

Aussie Youtuber has magical manta ray encounter off WA

A Western Australian YouTube star and his dogs have gotten up close and personal with a dancing manta ray.

Aussie man vs Goliath stick bug

Aussie man vs Goliath stick bug

A Brisbane resident got the shock of their lives when they cam face to face with a massive stick bug.

The 340kg alligator was seized from its enclosure in a Hamburg home Wednesday.Picture: Change.org

Gator seized from home after swim with kids

A man who allowed members of the public, including kids, to get into the water and pat the unsecured alligator has been accused of putting them in “harm’s way”.

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‘Proudest Rottweiler Mama’: Mauling victim

A woman whose own Rottweilers almost killed her has posted a poignant update to her social media after she almost lost an arm.

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A patient is being treated following reports of a shark attack at a popular beach in the Bundaberg suburb of Bargara.

Teen girl survives horror shark attack

A 13-year-old girl has survived after she was attacked by a shark at a popular Australian beach.

Boy calmly traps huge leopard in building

Boy calmly traps huge leopard in building

A 12-year-old boy made headlines in India after video captured him calmly exiting a building and closing the door behind him after a leopard…

Chimpanzees lose it over man's prosthetic leg

Chimpanzees lose it over man’s prosthetic leg

A group of chimps in a zoo couldn’t believe their eyes, when a man showed them his prosthetic leg.

Aussie joeys saved and cared for at VIC zoo

Aussie joeys saved and cared for at VIC zoo

wo wild orphaned joeys have defied the odds and are grasping a second chance at life following lifesaving care at Werribee Open Range Zoo in…

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