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The move has sparked outrage from some residents

‘Cruel’: Fury over ‘pointless’ pelican act

A move to install spikes on light poles to stop pelicans from perching on them has been slammed by residents in this coastal area.

Iconinc Aussie ‘cryptid’ caught on film

Monster ‘black cat’ spotted in Aussie field

A prospector has filmed a mysterious black cat-like animal bounding across a field in rural Victoria. The footage has sent the internet into a frenzy.

‘Beast boy’: Alleged animal abuser arrested

‘Beast boy’: Alleged animal abuser arrested

A man police allege is one of the state’s most prolific animal abusers has been arrested.

Charters Towers Regional Council is calling on residents to help stop the spread of mosquitoes. Picture: SUPPLIED

Concerning trend found in one state

Queensland’s chief health officer has explained how residents can protect themselves from mosquito bites, after the Ross River virus was detected in a record number of mosquitoes.

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A shark expert has revealed what not to do if you encounter a shark. Picture: TikTok

One thing to never do if you see a shark

A marine expert has revealed what everyone is doing wrong when they encounter a shark – and this tip might just save your life.

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Colossal asteroid to whiz past Earth today

A massive asteroid as large as the Eiffel Tower, classified as ‘potentially hazardous’, is poised to whiz past Earth today.

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Mystery as rainbow lorikeets ‘fall from sky’

Hundreds of rainbow lorikeets have fallen from the sky in this Aussie town in the past week, paralysed by a mystery illness that has scientists worried.

Shark attack survivor Lauren O'Neill. Lauren was attacked by a bull shark in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney Harbour when out swimming at dusk on Monday 29 January, 2024. Photo: Supplied

Ambos apology for leak of shark victim photo

NSW Ambulance has apologised after a staff member leaked a graphic image of a shark attack victim’s severe injuries.

Woman hilariously fails to film friend's proposal for strange reason

Woman hilariously fails to film friend’s proposal for strange reason

A couple’s proposal video has gone viral online after their friend behind the camera missed the moment of the proposal for a bizarre reason.

Koala beats the heat with a summertime spray down

Koala beats the heat with a summertime spray down

A rescued koala is finally back out in the wild and a local made sure that he was able to cool off during the blistering Australian summer.

Photographer captures unreal footage of rare pelican

Photographer captures unreal footage of rare pelican

A photographer has managed to captured these magnificent images of pelicans posing perfectly as their reflection is mirrored in the water below…

Radio star Kip Wightman posted footage of niece Rosie swinging a snake to save her guinea pig.

Radio star’s niece swings snake in wild video

A courageous rescue has unfolded in an Aussie backyard as a 12-year-old girl bravely battled a massive snake to free her pet.

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Shark attack victim breaks silence

A woman who was mauled by a shark just metres away from her home has broken her silence.

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Never swim in this triangle of water

A triangle of water connecting Kirribili with Garden Island and the Opera House has been declared a bull shark “hotspot” after a young woman was mauled going for a swim.

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