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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.

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.

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Rogue kangaroo bounces around Florida

Rogue kangaroo bounces around Florida

Florida deputies responded to a bizarre report of a “loose kangaroo” that was stuck in a Tampa apartment complex’s pool area.

Aussie animals dig into Valentine's Day treats

Aussie animals dig into Valentine’s Day treats

The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary in Queensland made sure that all their adorable rescues were feeling the love too.

The Bundaberg-based RACQ Rescue helicopter crew has airlifted a toddler to hospital after she was bitten by a snake., The crew was tasked to the North Burnett Region at around 8am. Her mother was alerted after hearing the girl scream in the backyard. She noticed a puncture wound on the girl's left foot. She was transported to Bundaberg Hospital in a stable condition, accompanied by her father. The Bundaberg-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter and crew service the Wide Bay-Burnett region and beyond. Picture RACQ LifeFlight

Snake bites toddler in backyard

A young girl has been flown to hospital after she was bitten by a snake at home in the North Burnett Region.

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‘Traumatic’: Update on dog attack survivor

The friend of an aged care worker who survived a violent dog attack at one of her clients homes has shared a major update on her condition.

Mosquito sucking blood on the human skin

High alert for infected mosquitoes

A spike in Ross River virus has been detected in one state, leaving authorities concerned infection rates will increase in the coming months.

Mutant wolves roaming Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have developed cancer-resilient abilities

Insane mutant wolf discovery at Chernobyl

An insane discovery has been made about wolves roaming around near the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

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‘Legend’: Aussies in awe at 80yo’s snake act

An 80-year-old woman’s brave act to save her puppy from the jaws of a snake has left the internet in awe, with Aussies branding her a “legend”.

Dragons of Adelaide Zoo ready to ring in the Lunar New Year

Dragons of Adelaide Zoo ready to ring in the Lunar New Year

Adelaide Zoo is gearing up to welcome the Year of the Dragon, with dragon species across the zoo enjoying themed enrichment

TAMPA, UNITED STATES - NCA NewsWire Photos - FEBRUARY 09, 2024: US authorities were called to a home in Tampa Florida after they got a weird call about a Kangaroo. The pet kangaroo had seemingly escaped his home and sent authorities on a made goose chase. Police had responded to a call about a loose kangaroo that had gotten trapped in an apartment complex's pool area. Picture: Handout via NCA NewsWire, *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

‘A roo on the loose’: bizarre call to cops

It’s the last thing US authorities thought they’d be dealing with but when a concerned woman called about seeing a kangaroo by her pool, police jumped into action.

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Silhouette of a woman during sunset. Picture: Rendy Novantino

Australia’s massive cancer breakthrough

Australia is on track to be the first country in the world to eliminate one type of cancer as a public health concern.

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