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Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

Reports for sick birds surge but no new cases detected

No more cases of a deadly bird flu strain have been detected with tests continuing as sick or dead seabirds are discovered on beaches.

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Why whales are making Star Wars sounds in Aussie waters

Researchers are installing more underwater microphones to track whale migration in Australia and they are already hearing out-of-this-world calls.

Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Opposition leader takes shot at 'inhumane' brumby culls

Communities in the Snowy Mountains region should be given back power to manage feral horse populations, the opposition leader says.

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Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

Big swim-out show of solidarity for shark attack victim

A community reeling from a shark attack that left a woman in a critical condition has returned to the water in a show of support for her and her family.

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

Sweet relief: emergency worker fighting fire with honey

It's a peaceful feeling to have 60,000 little lives in your hands, according to a firie who has turned to beekeeping to find calm and launch a new venture.

Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree

Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree

Australia's much-loved wombats, koalas and quokkas may need to add another branch to the family tree based on a recent fossil discovery.

'Incredibly tragic': shark attack spooks swimmers

'Incredibly tragic': shark attack spooks swimmers

A shark attack that left a woman critically injured has prompted calls for culling as a government considers the sweeping measure to protect the community.

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Hopes native tree project will save endangered cockatoo

Hopes native tree project will save endangered cockatoo

Hopes native tree project will save endangered cockatoo

Hopes native tree project will save endangered cockatoo

The endangered Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo has been thrown a lifeline, with more than 200,000 trees being planted to create a crucial 10km bushland corridor.

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings

Three spearfishers have died in shark attacks in just 21 days as an expert warns of the risks involved in the activity.

Record bust seizes more than 100,000 exotic cockroaches

Record bust seizes more than 100,000 exotic cockroaches

Record bust seizes more than 100,000 exotic cockroaches

Record bust seizes more than 100,000 exotic cockroaches

Pet businesses and owners are on notice after authorities seized about $200,000 worth of exotic cockroaches from a single breeder.

Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

Video outrage: police shoot dog after running it over

A beloved pet that was struck by a police car has been euthanised in front of children in a distressing scene.

Uncool hobby fast becoming Australia’s favourite

Uncool hobby fast becoming Australia’s favourite

Uncool hobby fast becoming Australia’s favourite

Uncool hobby fast becoming Australia’s favourite

Thousands of Australians fed up with social media have swapped mindless doomscrolling and brain rot for mindful strolls with binoculars.

Spearfisher dies in shark attack at popular diving spot

Spearfisher dies in shark attack at popular diving spot

Spearfisher dies in shark attack at popular diving spot

Spearfisher dies in shark attack at popular diving spot

A coastal community has been left shocked after a spearfisherman was killed by a shark attack, despite witnesses rushing to his aid.

'It becomes normal': behind the scenes at the zoo

'It becomes normal': behind the scenes at the zoo

'It becomes normal': behind the scenes at the zoo

'It becomes normal': behind the scenes at the zoo

A rare and endangered monkey is sedated to undergo a health check, in what is otherwise a seemingly regular day at Australia's best known zoo.

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New round of culling after brumby population explodes

Brumby numbers have rebounded despite efforts to cull the feral horses from a famous alpine national park, coinciding with a break in aerial shooting efforts.

Whales set record swimming between Australia and Brazil

Two whales have stunned scientists by making made record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil, journeying farther than any humpbacks before them.

Humpback whale clocks new record after mega migration

A humpback whale has travelled a distance further than Sydney to London, in a record for longest proven migration by the species.

Beloved dingo grave reveals ancient First Nations bond

The grave of a cherished dingo buried more than 900 years ago is reshaping what experts knew about the animal's bond with First Nations people.

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Tributes flow for father-of-two killed in shark attack

A father-of-two is being remembered as a genuine soul after he was killed in a shark attack, with his mates praised for bringing his body back to shore.

Man killed by shark near popular holiday island

A man has died after he was attacked by a shark at Rottnest Island, off the coast of Perth.

The adopted family members being dumped in hard times

Looking after a family is difficult in a financial crisis but animal welfare groups are concerned about the growing number of pets being banished altogether.

Wharf termite repairs worm way into budget

The federal budget has carved out $10 million to tackle 'termites of the sea', as the Australian National Maritime Museum grapples with shipworms.

Aussie-made cane toad leather almost ready for market

It won't be long before Australian-made leather goods, produced from one of the country's most notorious invasive species, are available to purchase.

Snakes alive! Nature's greatest storyteller turns 100

Nature-lovers across Australia are planning remarkable displays to celebrate renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

Traditional owners want say in managing totem species

Dingoes, emus and other iconic species are culturally significant for Indigenous Australians. They want more say in managing and protecting them.

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