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New research by the National Environmental Science Program found that on average each roaming pet cat kills 40 native reptiles, 38 native birds and 32 native mammals per year. Generic. kitten cat pet

How cats could become election issue

A parliamentary inquiry into cat containment in one Australian state has stirred controversy, with some warning it could prove a key election issue.

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A popular NSW beach has been shut down after a morning surf almost ended in tragedy, just weeks after a teen was mauled.

Shark attacks surfer at notorious NSW beach

A popular NSW beach has been shut down after a morning surf almost ended in tragedy, just weeks after a teen was mauled.

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STRAHAN, TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - 14 DECEMBER, 2024: The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits the Tassal salmon pens in Strahan, Tasmania. Picture: NewsWire / Supplied

‘Shameful’ move in Aussie salmon industry

Expansion of the salmon industry in one Aussie state has been halted in a major decision slammed as being “shameful” and “strangling growth”.

A surfer has had a close call with a shark at Cabarita Beach, weeks after a teenage boy was bitten at the same break. Picture: Facebook

Pic shows surfer’s lucky escape from shark

A surfer has come within inches of being the second shark bite victim at a NSW beach in the space of two months.

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Is there a lost city buried under Egypt’s Pyramids

Archaeologist and YouTuber ArcheoMilla shares her knowledge about new research on the Pyramids of Giza.

Mob of kangaroos cause chaos on busy Aussie road

Mob of kangaroos cause chaos on busy Aussie road

Talk about adrenaline junkies, these kangaroos are really cutting close.

Aussie woman in disbelief after spotting ‘humongous’ kangaroo on her lawn

Aussie woman in disbelief after spotting ‘humongous’ kangaroo on her lawn

This woman was in complete shock after spotting a kangaroo with “massive” assets.

Musk's plan for a bizarre utopia has taken a turn. Picture: Supplied

Musk does unthinkable to tiny Texas town

Elon Musk bought a tiny town in the middle of Texas. Now, he wants to evict all the residents in preparation for his ‘Utopia’.

The skeletons are not related to any modern humans. Picture: Supplied

Wild archeological find changes everything

Scientists are baffled after 6000 year old skeletons were discovered and further tests revealed a bombshell twist that could change everything.

A row over croc culling between Bob Katter and Terri Irwin has intensified, with the maverick MP questioning the animal conservationist over her knowledge of the iconic Aussie reptile.

Katter hits back after Irwin croc sledge

A row over croc culling between Bob Katter and Terri Irwin has intensified, with the maverick MP questioning the animal conservationist over her knowledge of the iconic Aussie reptile.

Resident shocked by thousands of winged termites outside her home

Resident shocked by thousands of winged termites outside her home

This is the skin-crawling moment a resident discovered thousands of winged termites outside her home. Footage captured by Poe No Phyu shows the…

Australia Post workers will soon be carrying citronella spray to protect themselves from dangerous dogs. CCTV vision provided from Aus Post showing a postie being attacked by a dog. Picture: Supplied

Posties to carry protection spray

Posties will soon carry protection spray to use against dangerous dogs after new data revealed alarming escalation of incidents.

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Cockatoos in western Sydney have been observed utilising water fountains. Picture: Supplied

Cockatoos stun by learning human-like trick

Australia’s iconic bird has added an impressive skill to its repertoire, and it has left scientists stunned.

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Hydration hacks: Sydney's cockatoos master the bubbler!

Hydration hacks: Sydney’s cockatoos master the bubbler!

Sydney cockatoos are proving they’re more than just pretty feathers by mastering the art of turning on water bubblers.

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