‘Stay away’: Stern warning for bird torturer
A bird torturer who previously tried to cook and eat an ibis has been issued a stern warning after he was charged with snaring two native birds with fishing wire.
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Why pet owners could soon need ‘licence’
A coroner has made a huge suggestion that could change pet ownership in one state forever – after a tiny baby was mauled to death by a dog.
Major warning for Aussie beachgoers
One of Australia’s most venomous creatures has arrived early this year, with authorities warning beachgoers to be alert.
Wild ‘once-in-a-century’ Pompeii discovery
Scientists have made a once in a lifetime find in the doomed historic site of Pompeii after unearthing a stunning ancient building.
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Monkey makes unexpected entrance into courtroom
Talk about monkey business.
Deadly find in man’s living room
The man returned from a trip to New Zealand only to get the “shock of his life” when he made a grim discovery in his own living room.
Can you spot the tiny, deadly jellyfish?
This is an extremely venomous Irukandji jellyfish, found in the tropical waters of Australia.
Venomous red-bellied black snake found hiding inside family’s cupboard
You know what, the snake can keep the vacuum cleaner we’ll just get a new one.
‘Extraordinary’: ‘Sky disc’ mystery deepens
Two metal detectorists scoured a German forest looking for treasure – and found it. But there was only one problem.
Worker unearths dino footprint ‘highway’
A quarry worker’s keen eye has led to an incredible discovery – a “dinosaur highway” with hundreds of footprints from giants of the past.
‘Threat is real’: Mystery ‘object’ hits nation
A mysterious chunk of metal has crash landed on Earth, with space authorities warning locals to report “anything suspicious to authorities”.
Shark gets dangerously close to swimmers
Drone footage taken off the coast of a WA beach has captured a shark lurking dangerously close to unsuspecting swimmers.
Shark spotted lurking near swimmers at Perth beach
Sharks were spotted lurking close to swimmers at two different beaches in Perth, Western Australia,
Elvis the croc celebrates his 59th birthday with massive ‘death rolls’
Australia’s crankiest crocodile celebrates 59th birthdaywith massive birthday treat
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