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It’s believed to have been ejected from Mars by a colossal asteroid impact. Photo: Sotheby's

Why regular looking rock sold for $8m

This regular looking rock is actually a cosmic treasure and the largest of its kind ever found. It just sold for $8 million.

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FRASER ISLAND BEAUTY SPOTS TOUR .. for Celeste Mitchell story .. Dingo spotting along the way. Picture: Supplied

Horrifying find on popular holiday spot

Rangers have urged visitors to be cautious while driving after making the grim discovery on the popular holiday spot.

A Perseid meteor streaks across the sky above a camping site at the Negev desert near the city of Mitzpe Ramon on August 11, 2020 during the Perseids meteor shower, which occurs every year when the Earth passes through the cloud of debris left by the comet Swift-Tuttle. (Photo by MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP)

How to see year’s ‘best meteor shower’

The famous Perseids return to night skies tonight. Here’s when it peaks, how it works, and how Aussies can catch a glimpse.

Scientist shreds Elon Musks dream of going to Mars

‘Stupidest thing’: Musk plan slammed

An astrophysicist has torn Elon Musk’s dream of terraforming Mars to shreds, saying that it is “stupidest thing” anyone can choose to do.

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Aussie snake catcher removes snake stuck in window blinds

Aussie snake catcher removes snake stuck in window blinds

Maybe this brown tree snake wanted somewhere to get out of the rain.

Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has provided an update on his ongoing battle with brain cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2023.

Richard Scolyer gives cancer update

Former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer has provided an update on his battle with a brain tumour.

Joe Rogan during his episode with Cody Tucker. Picture: YouTube

Joe Rogan: ‘I’m sticking with Jesus’

In a debate about the origins of the universe, the popular American podcaster argued one side is far more logical than the other.

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Aussies have been left stunned over an ‘out of this world’ sight early on the morning of Mother’s Day.

Mysterious green flash lights up sky

Aussies have been left stunned after an “out of this world” sight lit up the sky early on Mother’s Day.

Wildlife officers wrangle alligator with chair stuck on its head

Wildlife officers wrangle alligator with chair stuck on its head

A massive alligator was seen going door to door in a neighbourhood with a folding chair stuck on its head.

Adorable koala joey peeks out of mum’s pouch for the first time

Adorable koala joey peeks out of mum’s pouch for the first time

The magical moment was captured at a Victoria-based sanctuary where the joey’s mum is recovering.

Gilmour Space Technologies has announced a launch window starting 'no earlier than' March 15 for the maiden flight of Eris, the first Australian-designed and built rocket aiming for orbit. Picture: Supplied/ Gilmour Space

Countdown to Aussie space dream begins

The countdown has begun for an Aussie company’s dream to lift-off into space and begin competing with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Residents in Western AUstraila have been stunned as a meteor lit up the skies on Sunday morning. Picture: Supplied

Aussies stunned by ‘fireball’ meteor

Residents in a major state have been treated to a dazzling astronomical event as a blazing meteor lit up the skies, even taking astronomers by surprise.

The 5-Star Farm recently posted a picture of a kangaroo named Mr. Jack, but it’s not clear whether he was the animal that killed Eric Slate. Photo: Facebook

Petting zoo worker killed by kangaroo

An American petting zoo worker has been found dead in a kangaroo enclosure after reportedly “rough-housing” with the animal.

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A new claim of alien life has put the space world into a bind. Picture: Supplied

Space world explodes after ‘alien’ discovery

An astonishing new claim that we have finally discovered “alien life” has left the space world reeling.

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