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Jaxa has become the fifth national space agency to land on the Moon. SLIM / Lunar Excursion Vehicle (LEV) deproyment. Picture: JAXA

Japanese robot successfully touches down on moon

Japan today became the fifth country to successfully land a spacecraft on the moon, but there’s a problem. An electrical glitch means engineers are now racing to save the mission.

Great Australian Wildlife Collection by Discovery channel. Numbat, Myrmecobius fasciatus, male. During the breeding season, male Numbats develop a bright red sternal gland that they use to scent-mark their territory. Female Numbats come into oestrus for only a 48-hour period, in which time mating occurs. Dryandra Woodland, Western Australia, Australia. (Photo by: Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

Record year for threatened species listings

2023 was a grim year for Australian wildlife, with a record number of additions to the threatened species list.

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The second stage of the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, during itsburn following the launch of the Psyche spacecraft fromFlorida on 14 October our time. Earth is seen in thebackground. CREDIT: NASA Television

Deadly war unfolding above our heads

A high-stakes 3D chess game is already underway between China and the US – and Australia is right in the middle of it.

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Ms Leadbetter rolled onto the snake as she slept. Photo: 9 News

Moment woman bitten by snake in bed

A woman detailed her frightening brush with death after rolling onto one of Australia’s deadliest animals in the middle of the night.

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Sydney advocate Kiki Bermudez is hosting a charity event on Sunday called

Abandoned dogs given a second chance

The future is bleak for unloved dogs with hundreds of thousands abandoned to shelters and the streets. But Kiki Bermudez provides hope.

Neptune’s clouds have nearly completely vanished

Neptune’s clouds have nearly completely vanished

Neptune’s clouds have mysteriously vanished. Now astronomers think they’ve unlocked its secret. #Neptune #space #NASA #science

Man saves dog being ‘drowned’ by kangaroo

Man saves dog being ‘drowned’ by kangaroo

Footage of a man’s bizarre fight with a kangaroo trying to fight his dog has been watched more than 2.4 million times.

The man behind a viral kangaroo video has revealed what happened when a “jacked” Kangaroo attempted to drown his dog. Picture: TikTok

Real story behind viral kangaroo video

The man behind a viral video has revealed what happened when a “jacked” kangaroo attempted to drown his dog in Victoria.

A young woman who stole almost $600 worth of items from Kmart and was taking care of her partnerâs vicious dog that seriously injured a Jack Russell has fronted court. Picture: Supplied

Tragedy as ‘loved pet’ turns on owner

The man suffered injuries to his legs so severe that he was pronounced dead at the scene as a woman was rushed to hospital.

The couple say they captured footage of 'Bigfoot'. Picture: Facebook

Chilling new ‘Bigfoot’ clip changes everything

Believers and sceptics alike are losing their minds over a new horrifying video of ‘Bigfoot’ walking in the mountains.

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‘Bigfoot’ allegedly spotted in new video

“It’s an elusive creature.” A new video taken from a train travelling through Colorado appears to depict what observers are calling a ‘sasquatch’,…

Man almost 'walks into' shark at popular Sydney beach. Picture: Instagram

Man ‘walks into shark’ at Sydney beach

Beachgoers at a popular Sydney swimming spot have shared the water with a “law-abiding” shark swimming very close to shore.

Snake catcher nearly bitten on the face, twice

Snake catcher nearly bitten on the face, twice

A snake catcher had a close call with a “massive” eastern brown snake when it lunged for him as he removed it from a home in Dayboro, Queensland,…

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos OCTOBER 31, 2022: Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp and Victorian Racing Club Chairman Neil Wilson parade over Princes Bridge in the Melbourne Cup cavalcade. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Shock update on Melbourne Cup Parade

Organisers of the iconic Melbourne Cup Parade have issued a shocking update on the planned November event.

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