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Three people, cop injured in dog attack

Authorities were called to a suburban street after the dogs attacked four people, including a police officer.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 03 2025; Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales is joined by Brett & Belinda Beasley to discuss their Ã”One MomentÃ education presentations at Sydney schools during a press conference at Campbeltown Police Station. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Major concern with controversial koala plan

NSW Premier Chris Minns says the government “has to deliver” the Great Koala National Park despite Labor MPs voting against a motion to ensure its creation.

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

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How koala park could make millions

A massive new national park aimed at protecting koalas could generate hundreds of millions of dollars, new modelling has revealed.

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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Koala barges into workplace during early morning shift

A manager at an Australian warehouse was surprised to find an “early morning intruder” in the form of a cute koala.

Calls for inquiry into 'Australia's Roswell'

‘Australia’s Roswell’: UFO probe demanded

Was it aliens, a top-secret government test balloon, or just “hyped up kids” spreading a wild tale of a flying saucer?

The moon shines over the Marrara Oval ground during the T20 international cricket match between Australia and South Africa in Darwin on August 10, 2025. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

‘It’s definitely changed’: Wild new space plot

Long gone are the Cold War days of nations competing to be the first to get their man on the Moon. Now there’s a different, much more permanent goal.

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Incredibly rare moment in the wild captured

An amateur photographer has captured the incredible moment eagles tried to hunt down a mob of kangaroos.

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Terrifying moment saltwater crocodile stalks fisherman

Terrifying moment saltwater crocodile stalks fisherman

The fisherman this is a perfect example of how a good pair of sunnies could save your life

Little Penguins at Phillip Island Nature Parks Picture: Phillip Island Nature Parks

Heartbreaking fate of little penguins

A population of little penguins has almost been wiped out in 17 years, with a quarter of the adorable animals killed by watercraft.

Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has made a blunt assessment of a proposal to establish a “Brumby World” tourism centre.

An Aussie rover, 'Roo-ver,' is set to be the furthest object travelled in space, marking a significant moment in Australian space exploration. Picture: Supplied

Aussie bound for historic space trip

The expedition will help NASA establish a human presence outside Earth, marking a first for the nation in Aussie space exploration.

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fishermans crocodile tale goes viral

Man hit croc with dog in 30m death battle

An Aussie fisherman has delivered a classic retelling of how he survived a brutal croc attack while fishing at a creek in Far North Queensland.

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Illegal cockfighting syndicate dismantled, 35 detained and 71 chickens seized at a property at Camden Valley Way at Catherine Field. Picture: NSW Police via NewsWire

Grim warning over bird flu outbreak

An expert has warned that a highly contagious strain of bird flu will “almost certainly” spread to Australia, with the country “essentially surrounded”.

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