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Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

Minister’s call on ‘Brumby World’

NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe has made a blunt assessment of a proposal to establish a “Brumby World” tourism centre.

An Aussie rover, 'Roo-ver,' is set to be the furthest object travelled in space, marking a significant moment in Australian space exploration. Picture: Supplied

Aussie bound for historic space trip

The expedition will help NASA establish a human presence outside Earth, marking a first for the nation in Aussie space exploration.

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fishermans crocodile tale goes viral

Man hit croc with dog in 30m death battle

An Aussie fisherman has delivered a classic retelling of how he survived a brutal croc attack while fishing at a creek in Far North Queensland.

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Illegal cockfighting syndicate dismantled, 35 detained and 71 chickens seized at a property at Camden Valley Way at Catherine Field. Picture: NSW Police via NewsWire

Grim warning over bird flu outbreak

An expert has warned that a highly contagious strain of bird flu will “almost certainly” spread to Australia, with the country “essentially surrounded”.

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Legendary NASA astronaut dies aged 97

Space veteran and heroic Apollo 13 commander, Jim Lovell, has died at the age of 97.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA:Scientific equipment in the 50yr old control room at the Heavy Ion Accelerator, Nuclear Physics research and hands-on training Facility at ANU College of Science, Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Consequences’: Australia’s nuclear warning

One of Britain’s leading nuclear scientists says Australia will face consequences if it continues to reject nuclear energy.

Perth businessman Ted Powell donates $100m to Murdoch University's veterinary school. Mr Powell with vet school regular Megsie

‘Can’t spend it’: Millionaire gives away $100m

A Perth businessman has made an extraordinary donation to a veterinary school at one of the city’s major universities.

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Man shares gruesome picture after shark attack

Gruesome pic of man after bull shark attack

A fisherman has shared a gruesome picture taken moments after a terrifying shark attack that nearly tore his leg off. WARNING: Graphic

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Spotted feral deer increasing in numbers in the Gold Coast hinterland.

‘Right to hunt’: Fury over ‘bounty’ proposal

A Bill to expand hunting rights would create a “taxpayer-funded propaganda unit” and turn state forests into “game parks”, opponents warn.

Parrot Mango exposed his owner's criminal activity. Picture: Lancashire Police

Talking parrot helps bring down drug gang

A parrot has helped cops bring down a huge drug gang after it was caught on video repeating a particular phrase.

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MAY 25, 2021. A composite image showing the progression of a total lunar eclipse, also known as blood moon, seen from Mount Coot-tha in Brisbane. 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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