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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 18, 2024: The Harvest moon pictured as it rises from Mount Kuring-Gai.Picture: NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Rare Black Moon coming, but there’s a catch

Australia will experience a rare ‘black moon’ this weekend – but the celestial phenomenon comes with a catch for eager stargazers.

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Image of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS by the Hubble Space Telescope. Picture: @astrafoxen.bsky

Fears as alien object speeds toward earth

A mystery object believed to be a spacecraft is hurtling toward Earth – reigniting speculation about extraterrestrial life.

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New research by the National Environmental Science Program found that on average each roaming pet cat kills 40 native reptiles, 38 native birds and 32 native mammals per year. Generic. kitten cat pet

How cats could become election issue

A parliamentary inquiry into cat containment in one Australian state has stirred controversy, with some warning it could prove a key election issue.

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A popular NSW beach has been shut down after a morning surf almost ended in tragedy, just weeks after a teen was mauled.

Shark attacks surfer at notorious NSW beach

A popular NSW beach has been shut down after a morning surf almost ended in tragedy, just weeks after a teen was mauled.

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Sunshine Coast community rallies after petition calls for emu to be removed from wildlife park

Locals throwdown over emu claims

A petition to remove a local emu from a wildlife park has sparked some angry words on national television and a much more popular counter petition.

Aussie rocket crashes 14 seconds after launch

Aussie rocket crashes 14 seconds after launch

Surveillance video captured the moment a major earthquake struck as doctors were performing surgery on a cancer patient in Russia’s far-eastern…

The Orion Nebula in winter sky. Picture: Getty

Alien hunters thrilled by huge breakthrough

Scientists have discovered key ‘ingredients for life’ near a distant star – a breakthrough that has reignited hopes in the search for alien life.

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The first ever Australian-built rocket ship has been launched from Australian soil before crashing back to earth. Picture: Gilmour Space

Rocket crashes 14 seconds after launch

It wasn’t in the air for long, but an Australian-built rocket has been launched from home soil for the first time.

Aussie rocket crashes 14 seconds after launch

Aussie rocket crashes 14 seconds after launch

Gilmour Space Technologies has successfully completed its first test flight, crashing back to earth 14 seconds after launch.

Legendary lion killed by trophy hunter

Legendary lion killed amid sickening act

A legendary lion fitted with a GPS collar by researchers has been killed by trophy hunters, leaving behind ten cubs.

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Woman uses telepathy to communicate

Woman uses telepathy to communicate

Audrey Crews becomes the first woman to use Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip to sign her name for the first time in 20 years

A ute has been filmed running over a crocodile at one of Australia’s most notorious crocodile crossings

Moment car runs over huge croc

A ute has been filmed running over a crocodile at one of Australia’s most notorious crocodile crossings

The RSPCA has concluded an investigation into the Andgar Piggery in South Australia. Picture: supplied

Pig farm horror ‘on another level’

A pig farm is staring down the barrel of “potential legal action” after pigs were put down on the orders of the RSPCA.

National Breaking News

, A koala, named Carina, was was hit by a car in South Australia. After the motorist stopped they discovered Carina clinging to the wheel of the car and called Koala Resuce Inc in Adelaide. Carina was given a quick checkover and found to have no major injuries. She was taken for full assessment later that morning and while free from any serious injuries she was diagnosed with pneumonia and is now in care receiving warmth, love and treatment. Picture: Instagram / @ koala_rescue

Driver’s shock find in wheel arch

The driver stopped as soon as he hit something, and looked under his wheel arch to find a young koala looking back. Carina is now receiving ‘care, love and treatment’.

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