Dog licences, seizure powers mulled after fatal attack
A man's fatal mauling by his pet bull terrier has prompted calls for dog licences and greater powers to seize dangerous or menacing animals.
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Axe falls on loggers’ plan to avoid battle over gliders
The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of advocates but they'd rather it wasn't left to citizens.
Good dog, bad dog: beloved pets ruff on the environment
Research into the overlooked environmental impact of pet dogs has found far-reaching negative effects on wildlife and fragile ecosystems.
Car-drawn horse, footy field of bison: farm hits city
AFL footballers have been bumped from their regular home by 35 bison as one entertainer gets ready to show 800,000 people "what's possible with horses".
Baby turtles released after being saved from ex-cyclone
Authorities have released hundreds of baby sea turtles that were rescued before the arrival of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Echidna digs in to help island wildlife back from blaze
Rangers are over the moon after an echidna was spotted on an island where wildlife was mostly destroyed by a devastating bushfire more than a decade ago.
Koalas ‘closer to extinction’ with new disease outbreak
A potentially devastating disease has been found in one state's last healthy koala population, further endangering the species.
Days of fish kills expected after ex-tropical cyclone
Large numbers of fish have been washing up on a beach dead or dying in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, habitat advocates say.
Grim end to ‘horrific’ stranding of false killer whales
Rescue efforts have failed for a pod of 157 false killer whales beached on a remote coastline, with authorities forced to begin euthanasia.
Hot crocs struggling to keep cool as climate warms
Crocodiles in northern Australia are heating up as the climate warms, and higher body temperatures are changing their behaviour, researchers say.
‘Preferred’ koala park opens door to major logging
A state's so-called koala wars appear no closer to being resolved as spatial mapping highlights the possible impact on native forest of a national park plan.
Investigation after man attacked by ‘massive’ kangaroo
Authorities have launched an investigation after a man was badly injured in an attack outside his home by a kangaroo believed to be 100kg and two metres tall.
Warning to parents after dingo attacks four-year-old
Rangers are urging parents to be vigilant after a dingo attacked a four-year-old at a popular Queensland tourist destination.
Two-year-old bitten in second dingo attack in two days
Two people have been bitten by dingoes in separate attacks at a popular tourist destination during the busy Australia Day long weekend.
Call for dog licences, breed rules after fatal attacks
A concerning series of fatal dog attacks could lead to more breeds being restricted after a review of laws that could have major consequences for all owners.
Support grows to ditch shark nets along popular beaches
Shark nets are being likened to a "hanky floating in the ocean" and more coastal communities want to ditch the barriers, which can kill other marine life.
Halt surfing amid shark boom, victim’s friend says
Surfing on South Australia's west coast is now too dangerous because of a surge in the population of great white sharks, a friend of a shark attack victim says.
Search for man taken by shark ends without finding body
Authorities have concluded the search for a surfer who was seen taken by a shark but have not located his body.
Hunt shark for closure, victim’s friend urges
A man who warned of a great white shark at a beach hours before his friend was killed says authorities need to hunt down the predator for "closure".
Crocodile count raises concerns about swimming holes
Fifty years after almost being wiped out in the Top End, the number of crocodiles is raising alarms about new places the apex predator is lurking.
Man dies after bitten by shark while fishing
The man in his 40s has succumbed to his injuries after being attacked by a shark while fishing with his family.
Youth pastor killed by shark while fishing with family
A man has died after being attacked by a shark while on a fishing trip with his family in the Keppel Bay Islands National Park.
Grandad ‘enjoyed’ seeing alligator kill beloved chicken
There was a "degree of sadism" in a grandfather's decision to feed a chicken called Betty White to an alligator at a NSW wildlife sanctuary, a court has heard.
Turtle shell shock as chemicals pose population risk
Scientists are warning about the impacts of forever chemicals on animals after a CSIRO study showed alarming health affects on freshwater turtles.
Patrols increased as dingo attacks man at tourist spot
Rangers have increased patrols and asked visitors to beware after a man was bitten by a dingo, marking the 21st attack of the year at a popular tourist spot.
Storage facility find yields 40,000 stolen Bluey coins
A stack of limited-edition coins paying tribute to Australia's favourite cartoon blue heeler have been recovered by police.
Free as a bird: orphaned cassowary returns to the wild
An orphaned baby southern cassowary has been successfully rehabilitated and released into the wild in north Queensland.
A ‘sweetheart’: Cassius the record-breaking croc dies
Cassius the saltwater crocodile has died at the age of 121, or thereabouts, after spending 37 years in captivity being cared for by his capturer and keeper.
Canine carnage: 10 dog attacks on posties each day
The alarming rate of dog attacks on posties has been revealed, with almost 1300 recorded in the past six months across the nation - an average of 10 a day.
Third person charged over alleged theft of Bluey coins
A woman in her 20s is the latest person arrested and charged over the alleged theft of limited edition Bluey coins police value at more than $600,000.
Last pick of the litter, Bear the kelpie is now top dog
Six years after being the last of his siblings to find a home, Bear the kelpie has taken out a working dog competition after clocking up 570km in two weeks.