Category : Wildlife


Dog's close encounter with tiger shark at Perth beach

A Groodle named Olive had a heart-stopping face-to-face meeting with a tiger shark in shallow water at a popular Perth dog beach. Drone footage captured the incredible moment, sparking calls for warning signs. #Perth #SharkSafety

Petition to turn Cairns bridge into bat haven

A Cairns local has launched a petition to turn the new Barron River bridge into a bat sanctuary, inspired by a famous US example. Could this solve the city's flying fox problem? Read more.

Wanneroo installs 250 wildlife warning signs on roads

The City of Wanneroo is installing 250 temporary wildlife warning signs on major roads to reduce collisions and protect native species like Carnaby's cockatoos. The $12,000 project aims to combat rising incidents linked to urban development.

Rare yellow black cockatoo spotted in ACT nature reserve

A stunning Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo with rare yellow plumage, nicknamed Limoncello, has been photographed in an ACT nature reserve, sparking massive online interest. Discover the genetic story behind this unique bird.

Platypus upstages historian on Yass River tour

A cheeky platypus interrupted a historical tour at Hamilton Hume's Cooma Cottage, sparking a conversation about Australia's iconic wildlife and the best places to spot echidnas in the ACT and NSW South Coast.

Man dies after shooting in Slacks Creek

A 41-year-old man has died after a targeted shooting at a Slacks Creek property. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public as investigations continue.

Desert cave rescue at historic Empress Spring site

A 60-year-old woman was rescued from a deep cave in the remote Great Victoria Desert. The incident revives the dramatic history of Empress Spring, first discovered by explorer David Carnegie in 1896. Read the full story.

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