Roosters, dogs seized after alleged cockfight
Police have broken up an alleged cockfight, a controversial practice that has been banned across all Australian states and territories.
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Moo Deng predicts winner of US election
With the polls so unclear, attention has turned to a beloved zoo animal in Thailand who has predicted the winner of the 2024 US election.
Boy’s lucky escape from deadly snake bite
A two-year-old boy was playing in his backyard when he realised he’d been bitten by a deadly snake.
Cassius, world’s longest crocodile dies
The 5m saltwater crocodile, thought to be more than 110 years old and weighing more than a tonne, is remembered as being a “beloved mate”.
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Divers’ shock run in with huge shark
Two divers have captured a jaw-dropping encounter with a huge 4m great white shark as it circled above them in Safety Bay.
Deadly snake untangled from car’s engine
A snake catcher on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast bravely rescued a “highly venomous” red-bellied black snake that had made its home in an…
Terrifying moment dog mauls boy in park
The horrifying moment a schoolboy was pinned to the ground and savaged by a “pitbull-type” dog has been captured in disturbing footage.
Update after two police dogs found dead
More information has been revealed surrounding the mysterious death of two police dogs that were found dead inside a vehicle on Thursday.
Dangerous ‘invasion’ hits popular beach
A famous beach has been struck with a dangerous ‘invasion’, just says after beaches were shut down due to mysterious black tar balls.
Near-extinct crocodiles hatch in massive conservation triumph
Sixty critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatched in Cambodia’s Cardamom National Park this summer.
Woman bitten by shark off east coast
A woman has been bitten by a shark some 10 hours off the east Australian coast – with a navy vessel offering emergency assistance.
Cheeky cockatoo nicks bags of chips
Never trust a cockatoo, there’s too much mischief behind those eyes.
Aussie doesn’t blame pet for ripping off arm
An Aussie has revealed the horrifying moment her own dog tore her arm off — describing what triggered the attack and how she feels about the pet.
Worms emerge from ground sparking earthquake fears in Taiwan
Thousands of worms emerge on ground sparking earthquake fears in Taiwan
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