Wildlife volunteers in ACT and NSW raced to save flying foxes falling from the sky during extreme heat, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees threatening mass mortality events for the already vulnerable species.
The City of Cockburn is considering reducing speed limits on southern suburbs roads after residents highlighted turtle road mortality as a leading cause of death in Bibra Lake wetlands.
The Australian Reptile Park celebrates a major milestone with the successful breeding of king cobras, marking the first time the species has been born in Australia in 16 years.
A Cairns man who illegally poached sacred green tree pythons from Cape York faces potential imprisonment and a substantial fine for his actions.
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Residents of Palm Cove in Cairns are reporting increased dingo sightings, prompting community concerns and calls for action from local authorities to ensure safety.
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A fishing charter operator captured rare footage of a huge 700kg leatherback sea turtle feeding in Port Stephens, highlighting the area's thriving marine ecosystem.
A Geelong fisherman experienced a remarkable two-hour encounter with a four-metre great white shark off Victoria's Surf Coast, describing the animal as calm and inquisitive rather than aggressive.
Police continue excavating bones discovered at Newcastle Golf Club, with an anthropologist and Aboriginal land council assisting the investigation into possible links to historical middens.
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A video has emerged showing a crocodile swimming close to a popular beach in Townsville, raising safety concerns among locals and authorities.
Residents in Far North Queensland are facing escalating threats, including firearms, as illegal fishing operations intensify, prompting urgent calls for enhanced law enforcement and community safety measures.
A Townsville wildlife rescue group is urgently appealing for new carers to help rehabilitate injured and orphaned native animals across the region.
A 44-year-old man has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly following a school-aged girl on the Central Coast. He was arrested at Umina Beach.
Fishermen off the coast of Geelong were left in awe when a great white shark exhibited unusually playful behaviour, approaching their boat like a curious puppy.
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Police are conducting a five-day search operation in Victoria's Mount Buffalo National Park for the remains of alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman. Meanwhile, a Sydney home has been firebombed twice in 24 hours.
A former snake in Cairns was bitten by a flesh-eating spider, but experts confirm spider bites do not lead to superpowers, highlighting the dangers of such incidents.
Two men are set to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court, charged with wildlife smuggling offences after a joint operation by Queensland authorities.
The endangered eastern quoll faces extinction risk from H5 bird flu due to its carnivorous habits. A $185,000 federal grant will build a quarantine station at Mulligans Flat Sanctuary to protect the vulnerable marsupial population.
Multiple dead penguins have been discovered near Thirteenth Beach in Barwon Heads, sparking a warning from authorities. The incident raises concerns about wildlife safety and environmental health in the coastal area.
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An entangled humpback whale is travelling north along the South Coast outside migration season. ORRCA calls for drone operators to help monitor its movement and condition.
Hundreds gathered at Bondi Beach to honour 12-year-old Nico Antic, who tragically died in a shark attack near Vaucluse, marking Sydney Harbour's first fatal shark incident in over six decades.
John Andersen shares insights into Queensland's rugged wilderness, highlighting its unique wildlife and conservation challenges in an exclusive interview.
Australia's highest golf course in Thredbo faces potential downgrade from a subdivision plan, sparking debate about development in national parks and community recreation spaces.
A shark warning is in place after a swimmer reported being bumped by a large bull shark at Deep Water Point in Perth's Canning River. Authorities urge caution.
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A volunteer searcher discovered human remains while looking for missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer in Tasmania's northwest, describing the moment as overwhelming and shocking.
Wildlife experts warn the endangered Littlejohn's tree frog could become extinct due to the Hunter Transmission Project, with conservation groups urgently calling for substation relocation.
A new land management strategy targets escalating feral deer and fox numbers on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, with experts highlighting algal blooms and coastal discoveries as key environmental concerns.
Wildlife rescuers are urgently freeing dozens of flying foxes trapped in netting at Noosa Golf Club, marking the third incident this month and prompting calls for safer practices.
The National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra deploys mud sunscreen and cooling measures for animals like white rhino Ubuntu as temperatures soar to 43 degrees, with keepers monitoring closely.
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A compassionate walker in Warilla discovered five starving kittens abandoned in a sealed shoebox at a local dog park, sparking outrage and a rescue effort by Animal Care Collection Illawarra.
