Environmental groups warn almost 800 hectares of koala habitat will be cleared if a proposed coal mine in central Queensland goes ahead.
Victoria's premier is standing by her government's refusal to ban recreational duck hunting, insisting she has not been influenced by personal circumstances.
The Victorian government has disregarded a call by a Labor-led inquiry to ban recreational duck hunting, instead forcing hunters to undergo training from 2025.
Research has found a mini-marsupial eats its own after males die due to their large testes following mating sessions that can last up to 14 hours.
A northern NSW community has been warned to watch out for a potentially deadly pest after a gardener disturbed a nest and suffered blistering pain.
Snake bites have sent three people to hospital in the space of three hours as the reptiles are prevalent during Aussie summer.
Biosecurity officials have destroyed a fire ant nest south of Ballina as an order limiting the movement of goods is imposed to prevent them from spreading.
A child was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after being bitten by a crocodile in a remote area of the Northern Territory.
A man standing next to his vehicle on K'gari has been bitten by a dingo in the sixth incident in about a month at the Queensland tourist spot.
Four people have been flown to hospital in three days after jellyfish stings on a popular Queensland tourist spot.
A dingo has been euthanised after attacking a man and two children on Queensland's K'gari island.
Rangers have increased patrols and are keeping an eye on tourist behaviour around dingoes on the island of K'gari after a girl was bitten multiple times.
A young girl has been bitten by a dingo in the second attack in as many weeks on a popular Queensland tourist spot.
A woman bitten by a highly venomous snake while lying in bed has been flown to hospital from a remote Queensland property.
A daring helicopter rescue for a seriously injured dog has brought a welcome smile to faces at a far north Queensland community devastated by flooding.
A seven-year-old girl is the latest victim in a string of dingo incidents on a popular tourist island, with authorities working to identify the animal.
Tens of millions of red crabs are scurrying to the coast of Christmas Island, in one of the world's most colourful annual mass migrations.
Melburnians have been urged to look out for the deadly Asian black-spined toad after a resident found one while taking an afternoon walk on Boxing Day.
The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.
A 12-year-old boy is the latest victim in a string of dingo bites on a popular tourist island, with authorities working to identify the dog.
Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.
The Department of Defence has been charged under workplace safety laws after soldiers suffered significant injuries including crocodile bite and claw wounds.
A 2.8 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters in a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
A 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters at a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
A five-year-old girl has been bitten on the thigh in one of two encounters involving children and dingoes on K'gari island this week.
A mosquito, a flatworm and a sandfly were officially discovered in Australia for the first time when scientists went searching in their backyard.
The federal government could suspend the export licence of a major Tasmanian meat processor amid allegations of animal cruelty.
Under tough new laws in Queensland, dog owners face a maximum penalty of up to three years in jail if their pet canine kills or seriously injures someone.
Four people have been charged after Queensland police worked through the night to recover two-week-old puppies allegedly stolen in a home invasion.
Five dog breeds are expected to be banned and owners held criminally responsible for attacks under legislation to be tabled in Queensland parliament.
Queensland police have hailed the addition of new protective gear in keeping an officer safe after he was charged and trodden on by a bull on the loose.
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