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A meteor from another shower called the Leonids, which are visible each November. The multiple parallel streaks are stars which appeared to move during the camera’s exposure. Picture: MARTIN GEORGE

Aussies treated to stunning meteor shower

The Leonids meteor shower will light up the Aussie night sky throughout November.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire - 10 APRIL 2025:A generic photograph of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Camperdown. Sydney Ambulance NSW AmbulancePicture: Christian Gilles / NewsWire

Man hospitalised after horrifying dog attack

A 55-year-old man has been hospitalised after a dog attacked him inside a Sydney apartment block, leaving him with serious injuries.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - July 28, 2025: Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Julie Collins MP during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Concerning’: New suspect bird flu cases

The minister charged with Australia’s biosecurity has dropped a grim warning with the discovery of a suspected bird flu outbreak in an unexpected region.

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A Whyalla vet's broken windscreen has drawn the attention of scientists who believe it could have been caused by an incredibly rare event. Picture: Whyalla Veterinary Clinic

Mystery surrounds incredibly rare incident

Scientists are investigating whether an incredibly rare phenomenon may been behind an Aussie couple’s brand new car being heavily damaged.

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The new discovery might change everything we know about the Bronze Age. Picture: Supplied

Insane 5000 year old find stuns historians

Archaeologists in the Middle East have unearthed a stunning 5,500 year old piece of evidence that changes what we know about the Bronze Age.

Painting of a now-extinct slender-billed curlew.

Unwanted first as species wiped off earth

A mysterious migratory bird is the first of its kind to be declared extinct. Here’s what that means for its friends in the bird world.

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Australian delivery drivers could soon start using smart glasses which map out directions and package movements using AI-powered vision, as tech giant Amazon unveils an ambitious future vision of its home delivery network.

Crazy way Amazon plans to change deliveries

Amazon has unveiled the future of home delivery – and there are signs the tech could make its way to Australia in the future.

A new report has revealed the cars that are most likely to fall victim to bird droppings - and millions won’t like the results

Birds found to be targeting these drivers

A pretty disgusting viral video of a luxury car parked in Sydney has exposed an unfortunate truth many drivers are going to be displeased with.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA- NewsWire Photos- October 13, 2025. Dead and dying fish litter popular Glenelg Beach on the Adelaide metro coast, the fish are believed to have been victims of the algal bloom affecting SA waters. Disaster relief clear up the carcasses daily. Picture: Liam Cohen/ NewsWire

Major update amid algal bloom crisis

Commercial fishing has been banned in some waters to replenish fish stock killed by toxic algal bloom.

Bats, flying fox in trees at Elizabeth Street, Coolum.

Urgent warning after bat bite spike

Health authorities have issued an urgent warning after dozens of people were bitten or scratched by bats, which can carry a deadly disease.

Brave snake catcher removes massive eastern brown snake from QLD home

Brave snake catcher removes massive eastern brown snake from QLD home

Just another reason to watch where you’re stepping this summer.

Wild footage has captured the moments millions of crabs emerged on Christmas Island. Picture: Supplied.

Wild sight as army invades Aussie island

Footage has captured the wild moment an army of animals takes over an Aussie island, shutting down roads.

Japan’s new environment minister vowed tougher measures on Wednesday after bear attacks in the country killed a record nine people this year.

Japan’s bear warning after 9 killed

Officials from one of Australia’s favourite travel destinations have pledged to fix one a growing problem that has killed multiple people this year.

Audi car gets nasty

This car colour will be targeted by birds the most

Looks like this Audi car got a nasty “paint job” from Aussie birds

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