Child bitten in latest dingo attack at popular island
A young girl has been bitten by a dingo in the second attack in as many weeks on a popular Queensland tourist spot.
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Venomous snake bites woman while lying in her own bed
A woman bitten by a highly venomous snake while lying in bed has been flown to hospital from a remote Queensland property.
Mercy flight, donated surgery gets Dotti back on feet
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.
Child bitten by dingo after mother stops to take photo
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.
‘Fascinating’: red crabs marching on Christmas Island
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.
Asian toad pest found in Victoria a ‘serious threat’
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.
‘Wake-up call’ as animal threatened species list grows
The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.
Dingo circles boy on beach in latest bite attack
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 taken to court over dog discrimination claim
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.
Defence Dept challenges soldier croc attack claims
The Department of Defence has been charged under workplace safety laws after soldiers suffered significant injuries including crocodile bite and claw wounds.
Crocodile spotted swimming in Queensland floodwaters
A 2.8 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters in a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
Crocodile captured swimming in Queensland floodwaters
A 2.5 metre saltwater crocodile has been found swimming in floodwaters at a north Queensland town after a creek burst its banks.
Girl bitten, boy chased by dingoes on K’gari
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.
Researchers uncover trove of species in own backyard
A mosquito, a flatworm and a sandfly were officially discovered in Australia for the first time when scientists went searching in their backyard.
Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension
The federal government could suspend the export licence of a major Tasmanian meat processor amid allegations of animal cruelty.
Owners of dangerous dogs face jail, increased fines
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 collared after two-week-old puppies stolen
Four people have been charged after Queensland police worked through the night to recover two-week-old puppies allegedly stolen in a home invasion.
Laws targeting dangerous dogs to be introduced in Qld
Five dog breeds are expected to be banned and owners held criminally responsible for attacks under legislation to be tabled in Queensland parliament.
New vest saves police officer after bull sees red
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.
Threatened species list grows as bushfire season looms
More than 20 plants and animals have been added to the government's threatened species list as politicians look ahead to another challenging bushfire season.
Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Controversial shark nets being removed from beaches
Ahead of predicted wild weekend weather, controversial shark nets are being removed from beaches in southern Queensland as a precaution.
Kitty catastrophe as shelters impose ‘paws’ on felines
Just as peak "kitten season" gets underway, the RSPCA has imposed a four-week ban on the intake of surrendered and stray cats at its NSW shelters.
NSW must allow aerial culling of brumbies: inquiry
A federal inquiry says NSW must allow the aerial culling of brumbies in the Australian Alps, saying they pose an immediate extinction risk for native species.
‘Extinction risk’: federal backing for feral horse cull
A federal inquiry says NSW must allow the aerial culling of brumbies in the Australian Alps, saying they pose an immediate extinction risk for native species.
Worker hurt in crocodile attack at wildlife sanctuary
A man in his 20s was taken to hospital after he was bitten by a crocodile at a Queensland wildlife sanctuary.
New fish species discovered in Great Barrier Reef
A new species of fish has been discovered in the Great Barrier Reef and scientists are hoping to identify seven more unique marine creatures.
Croc expert’s ‘sadistic sexual interest’ in animals
A NT crocodile expert and university academic with a "sadistic sexual interest" in animals has pleaded guilty to almost 60 counts of animal cruelty.
Wipeout for python owner and surfing snake
A man filmed surfing with his pet python at a Gold Coast beach has been hit with a fine of more than $2000.
Angry rangers fine man for feeding dingoes on K’gari
Frustrated rangers have renewed warnings to tourists not to feed dingoes on K'gari after fining a man for interacting with the animals.
Rare ‘Ringo Starr’ cockatoos drum to their own beat
Male palm cockatoos in far north Queensland chisel individualised drumsticks with their bills to tap out signature beats, a new study shows.