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‘Chilling’: Hundreds of rape kits untested

A forensic laboratory is under intense scrutiny after a review uncovered serious failings, including hundreds of untested rape kits.

Initially, police searched Umina Beach looking for more bones after the human jaw was found.(ABC News: Jake Lapham)

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Two boats, 11 lives lost on same tragic day

NSW Police have 352 unidentified bodies and human remains located in different areas throughout the state.

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Jesus’ shroud mystery solved, report claims

The mystery surrounding one of the world’s most famous religious relics may finally be solved, according to new research.

The hunt is on for Nazi treasure.

New theory on ‘eighth wonder of world’

Precious works of art, crates of gold and the “eighth wonder of the world”; the hunt for lost Nazi treasure is back on in earnest.

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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 Aussies can catch one of the best meteor showers

The Eta Aquariids meteor shower is set to light up Aussie skies in a stunning display. Here’s when and where to catch the celestial show.

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‘Biblical’ swarm of grasshoppers descends on Queensland road

‘Biblical’ swarm of grasshoppers descends on Queensland road

Officials say the grasshopper population could increase to plague proportions if rain and healthy vegetation continue.

Historic' achievement reached as group of koalas remain chlamydia-free

Historic’ achievement reached as group of koalas remain chlamydia-free

Conservationists were celebrating a “mission accomplished” after managing to secure what they said was one of Australia’s “only chlamydia-free…

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have used a hammer and chisel to carefully extract an adventurous 12-week-old puppy, stuck in a wall below a house today at Merrylands, in Sydney’s west., “Lulu”, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, got her head stuck in a concrete block at the home in Chelsea Street, just after midday. picture: NSW Fire and Rescue

Hero firefighters free trapped puppy Lulu

Hero firefighters have saved an adventurous 12-week old puppy after she became stuck beneath a Sydney home.

A white wallaby caught in Kent, UK. Picture: RSPCA

UK stunned, ultra-rare Aussie animal appears

Animal welfare officers are investigating how the rare animal came to be on the loose in an unexpected place.

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Emu learns to “drum” when she sees her favourite zookeeper

Frankie the Emu is finding her voice at Healesville Sanctuary, marching to her own rhythm as she takes her first steps towards independence….

West Australian woman Jasmine Warneford filmed herself being dragged underwater by a tiger shark. Picture: Facebook

Horror moment woman dragged underwater

GoPro footage has captured a woman spearfishing off a remote West Australian beach being dragged underwater by a tiger shark.

Barefoot man wrangles huge alligator off freeway

Barefoot man wrangles huge alligator off freeway

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office called on “local gator-wrangling legend” Mike Dragich, also known as the Blue Collar Brawler, to help…

Anti-nuclear protesters disrupt Dutton

Anti-nuclear protesters disrupt Dutton

Anti-nuclear protesters in costume have held a protest that disrupted an announcement by Peter Dutton in the seat of Gilmore on Tuesday.

The dog was tasered by cops and later died at the scene. Picture: Supplied

‘Aggressive’ dog lunges cops, gets tasered

The “aggressive” XL Bully was reportedly “set on” police officers by its owner as they attempted to arrest him for “carrying a machete”.

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