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Black moons are incredibly difficult to see. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Dan Peled

‘Black moon’ to drift over Aussie skies

A phenomenon which only occurs once every two-and-a-half years will be observable in Australian skies towards the end of August.

A Danish zoo has asked people with small pets nearing life’s end to donate the animals as food for its predators.

Zoo asks people to donate pets to feed lions

A Danish zoo sparked fierce backlash after asking people with pets nearing life’s end to donate the animals as food for its predators.

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Superman’s heroic canine companion has sparked a significant surge in online interest around adopting rescue dogs, but the trend isn’t necessarily a good thing.

‘Superpup’ inspires rescue dog boom

The Man of Steel’s heroic canine has sparked huge online interest around adopting rescue dogs, but the trend isn’t necessarily a good thing.

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Beloved croc ‘Big John’ found decapitated. Picture: Instagram

Beloved croc ‘Big John’ found decapitated

A five-metre saltwater crocodile, revered as a local “icon”, has been found in a disturbing state.

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Hilarious moment kangaroo scratches himself ‘like a bloke’

Hilarious moment kangaroo scratches himself ‘like a bloke’

Why is this every dad first thing in the morning?

Footage has captured the horrifying moment a ship carrying flocks of sheep capsized - killing hundreds.

Grim scenes as livestock ship capsizes

Footage has captured the horrifying moment a ship carrying flocks of sheep capsized – killing hundreds.

Famous dog safely returned after near 18-month search

Famous dog safely returned after near 18-month search

Valerie has been returned to her owner after going missing 529 days ago

A flight-illuminated path and the Milky Way are appearing in the night sky during the Eta Aquarids meteor shower, which is peaking in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, on May 5, 2024. The Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower is an annual event caused by Earth passing through debris left behind by Halley's Comet. Named after the constellation Aquarius, these meteors are streaking across the sky at high speeds, creating a dazzling display of shooting stars. Best observed in the predawn hours away from city lights, it is a mesmerizing celestial event cherished by skywatchers worldwide. (Photo by Thilina Kaluthotage/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

How to catch tomorrow’s epic meteor shower

Millions of Aussies could get the chance to glimpse a dazzling sight as a meteor shower streaks through the night skies on Wednesday morning.

Adorable possums treat family’s house like a ‘drive-thru’

Adorable possums treat family’s house like a ‘drive-thru’

Where’s the manager? These guys don’t even have an order number.

Python found tangled up behind family’s TV

Python found tangled up behind family’s TV

This isn’t the kind of cable you’d want to see in your house.

A male Great White shark has washed up on to Henley Beach this morning. Picture Casey Treloar/7NEWS

‘Pretty sick’: Horror find on popular beach

Authorities are investigating a mysterious spate of great white sharks that have washed up on the shores of popular beaches in one Australian state.

'Millions' of grasshoppers have been filmed covering a man's windscreen. Picture: Storyful

Huge bug warning if you live in this state

An Aussie driver has filmed the horrific moment “millions” of grasshoppers entirely cover his windscreen.

Safari visitors left speechless after lioness climbs into their truck

Safari visitors left speechless after lioness climbs into their truck

We’re not sure if we’d be excited or terrified in this situation.

Mandy O'Callaghan. This photo was taken at Stumers creek dog beach in Coolum.

Beach dog ban proposal sparks outrage

A council’s controversial proposal to ban off-leash dogs from a popular beach has sparked outrage from local residents.

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