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Illustration of measles virus infection showing giant multinucleated cells seen during microscopy of biopsy specimens, known as Warthin-Finkeldey giant cells.

Urgent warning over deadly disease

A major measles alert has been issued for two Australian states after numerous reports of measles cases, including an infected toddler who visited a shopping centre.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, NewsWire Photos. AUGUST 9, 2023. Tom Quach the man who allegedly stole an ibis from a public park before tying the native bird up by its feet to dry it out before cooking it, arriving at Waverley Local Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire/ Adam Yip

‘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.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : Newswire Photos AUGUST 29 2023: A general view of a cute pug puppy is seen with his furry pal, walking with their group of Dog walkers through Centennial park in Sydney. Picture: NCA Newswire/ Gaye Gerard

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.

Examples of different Jellyfish stings. Photo: Dermatological Progression of a Probable Box Jellyfish Sting by Auerbach P.S., Gupta D., Van Hoesen K., Zavala A and Review of fatal and severe cases of box jellyfish envenomation in Thailand by Thaikruea L., Siriariyaporn P., Wutthanarungsan R., Smithsuwan P.

Major warning for Aussie beachgoers

One of Australia’s most venomous creatures has arrived early this year, with authorities warning beachgoers to be alert.

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Mother dog’s incredible act caught on film

Mother dog’s incredible act caught on film

This is the amazing moment a doting dog carried her seriously wounded pup into a vet – saving its life.

Scientists have made a once in a lifetime find in the doomed historic site of Pompeii after unearthing a stunning ancient building.

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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Zoo ups security over repeated break-ins to gorilla enclosure

Zoo ups security over repeated break-ins to gorilla enclosure

The zoo says the break-ins have been caused over ‘false information circulating online’.

In this screen grab taken from the SpaceX broadcast the SpaceX Starship lifts off from Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on January 16, 2025, for the Starship Flight 7 test. After Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin nailed its first-ever orbital flight, Elon Musk's SpaceX seized back the spotlight on January 16 with the latest launch of Starship, the gargantuan next-generation rocket that could one day ferry humans to Mars. A taller, improved version of the biggest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built blasted off from the company's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, at 4:37 pm (2237 GMT) for its seventh orbital test. (Photo by SPACEX / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Musk’s Starship rocket explodes after launch

Elon Musk’s Starship rocket has exploded just minutes into its seventh test flight, with footage showing streaks lighting up the sky.

Fish worries visitors after it’s spotted playing dead in aquarium

Fish worries visitors after it’s spotted playing dead in aquarium

No wonder why they hired her for Finding Nemo.

meteor seen from the sky here

Watch: Doorbell camera records meteorite hitting Earth

A doorbell camera has captured the remarkable sound and vision of a meteorite as it struck Earth. See the video.

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Billonaire Jeff Bezos has launched his rocket into space.

Billionaire space war erupts, huge Bezos act

Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has launched a Blue Origin rocket in a huge move to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

New giant sea bug species named after Darth Vader

New giant sea bug species named after Darth Vader

The 32.5 cm-long sea bug, known as a “supergiant” was found off the coast of Vietnam.

China develops robot dog that carries patients on stretchers

China develops robot dog that carries patients on stretchers

Would you let this robo-dog take you for a ride?

Passengers baffled by falcons onboard international flight

Passengers baffled by falcons onboard international flight

Do you think the birds get mid-flight meals too?

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