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‘Outdated relic’: Truth about shark nets

A week after a surfer was killed in a shark attack on a NSW beach, experts have revealed the grim reality of shark nets and their effectiveness against further attacks.

The new discovery could be the closest sign we have ever had of alien life. Picture: Supplied

‘Never seen before’: Space discovery explodes

The odds for life existing on other planets has just skyrocketed after a NASA rover unearthed new evidence on Mars.

Footage appearing to show an unidentified orb being struck by a missile has been sensationally aired in a US congressional hearing for the first time.

US missile strikes UFO in shock new footage

A video appearing to show a missile being launched at an unidentified orb off the coast of Yemen has been sensationally shown for the first time.

Supplied photo of brumbies. Supplied by the Deputy Premiers office.

Huge call on state’s feral horses

NSW Opposition leader Mark Speakman has backed an end to controversial laws protecting brumbies in the state’s Snowy Mountains.

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Mercury Psillakis with twin brother Mike (unsure which is which). Mercury was killed in a fatal shark attack at Dee Why Beach today. Picture: Instagram

What it’s like when your identical twin dies

The twin brother of a man killed by a shark on Sydney Northern Beaches on the weekend has shared an emotional tribute.

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Shark spotted near site of fatal attack

People have been ordered out of the water after the great white shark was detected days after an experienced surfer was killed in an attack.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 08 SEPTEMBER, 2025: The Moon is pictured in a full lunar eclipse giving it a vibrant red hue commonly referred to as a “blood moon”. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Spectacular sight in Aussie skies

Early risers across the nation were treated to a rare celestial spectacle as the moon transformed into a fiery orb.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 26: The Super blood moon eclipse pictured from Mount Kuring-Gai around 9.35pm. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Best time to see Blood Moon where you live

The astronomical phenomenon will be visible for the entire country in the early hours of Monday morning, and won’t make a comeback for several years.

Bengal Cat Hunting outdoor, on branch tree, Nature green background

‘Killing machines’: Wild plan to import cats

A proposal to import a controversial pet cat into Australia has been slammed by a major environment group, who has branded the breed a “hybrid killing machine”.

SYDNEY AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos, 01 JUNE, 2023: Bawinya the baby koala at Symbio Zoo in Helensburgh.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Simon Bullard

Massive win for Aussie icon

One in five koalas in NSW will be protected from logging after the NSW government unveiled its long-awaited plan for the Great Koala National Park.

What to do after sunscreen failures

Shock sunscreen update after SPF lies

Sunscreens have been pulled from shelves following shock SPF testing failures. Here’s what to do now as summer approaches.

Australians face an aerial assault from protective magpies this spring, with 887 swooping attacks already logged and dozens of serious injuries reported nationwide.

How to avoid magpie swooping this season

With more than 800 incidents already recorded, an expert has revealed how you can avoid being swooped by magpies this spring.

The WA Government has declared the entire Exmouth Gulf as a marine park. Picture: WA Gov

Tourist site set for marine park protection

A major Australian habitat for humpback whales, dugongs, dolphins and sea turtles will soon get marine park protection.

Melania Trump warns

Melania Trump warns “robots are here” in rare public appearance

First lady Melania Trump held the second task force meeting on artificial intelligence education, which comes as the White House focuses on utilizing…

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