Stranded WA whales euthanised in ‘difficult decision’
Wildlife experts have had to euthanise the remainder of a pod of whales that began beaching themselves on a remote West Australian beach earlier this week.
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Tactical switch in battle to eradicate fire ant menace
A new "horseshoe" configuration will be deployed in the fight to contain and eradicate a destructive invasive insect species marching south.
Surviving whales shown deeper water after 52 deaths
Fifty-two whales are dead after stranding themselves on a remote WA beach and rescuers are preparing to lead the rest of the pod back into deep waters.
Australia’s most attractive rodent makes 100km journey
A Dusky Hopping Mouse made a 100km hop from its usual habitat to southern NSW, confirming a significant territorial expansion for the diminutive species.
Dingo involved in K’gari attack captured and euthanised
A dingo involved in an attack on a woman on a beach on K'gari, in Queensland, has been captured and humanely euthanised.
Euthanised dingo underscores ‘people problem’ on K’gari
Visitors to Queensland's K'gari are approaching dingoes to take selfies in a trend that has exasperated authorities after a recent attack on a woman jogger.
Rare dolphin rehab centre on the brink of closing
One of only two rehabilitation centres for injured wild dolphins in Australia may be forced to close its doors because of a lack of funding.
Fight to keep dolphin sanctuary from going under water
One of only two rehabilitation centres for injured wild dolphins in Australia may be forced to close its doors because of a lack of funding.
Study examines why kangaroos never made leap to Asia
Findings of a study could help predict which animal species are better positioned to adapt to new environments as climate change impacts global biodiversity.
Canine case cracked: stolen dog found 300km from home
NSW police have recovered a blind Australian shepherd that went missing from its Queensland home several days ago as Victorian police hunt for a pomeranian.
Neglected cows, birds found dead on Qld vet’s farm
A tribunal has found a Queensland vet engaged in professional misconduct by neglecting animals on his farm after the RSPCA discovered dead cows and birds.
Safety zones offer fin-tastic benefits for marine life
The removal of gillnet fishing in an area larger than 60,000 hectares is part of new rezoning plans announced by the Queensland government.
Woman bitten by pack of dingoes in attack on K’gari
A woman has been flown to hospital with a number of bite wounds after she was attacked by dingoes on Queensland's K'gari, formerly known as Fraser Island.
Rangers reject cull call as dingo pack attacks woman
Two men in a ute helped rescue a woman injured by a pack of dingoes on a K'gari beach in the latest in a series of attacks on the popular Queensland island.
K’gari dingo attack points to trend in behaviour change
Queensland's K'gari has had more dingo attacks in the past two years than the previous decade, a mayor believes, after a pack of the animals injured a jogger.
Dingo plan in spotlight as minister arrives at K’gari
Queensland's environment minister is meeting rangers and traditional owners on K'gari after a woman was attacked by a pack of dingoes on the beach.
Man critical after pig shooting mishap in outback Qld
A man is in critical condition after being shot in the chest when a gun accidentally discharged during a pig hunt in outback Queensland.
$1m boost to protect pets of people fleeing violence
The Queensland Government has announced a $1 million boost to a program that takes care of the pets of people fleeing domestic violence.
Bird strike behind fatal crop duster crash, ATSB finds
Authorities investigating a pilot's death in southern Queensland have ruled a large bird shattered his crop duster's windshield as it flew low over a property.
Warning as video shows shark frenzy on dead humpback
Authorities have issued a fresh warning to stay away from marine animals' remains after releasing video of a shark feeding frenzy on a humpback carcass.
Pleas in a pod: dolphins teach each other how to beg
Dolphins in Queensland are learning from their peers how to beg for food, which could pose short and long-term risks, researchers say.
Dingo warning after boy dragged under water on K’gari
Tourists are being warned to keep a close eye on their children on Queensland's K'gari after a string of dingo attacks.
New yellow crazy ant infestation detected in north Qld
An eradication program will begin after a routine yard check revealed a large new infestation of yellow crazy ants near Cairns.
South Australian pet owners set for rental rights boost
The South Australian government has unveiled rental reforms to ban landlords from unreasonably refusing a tenant's request to keep a pet.
‘Like an accent’: Not all frogs ribbit the same
Frog calls are just as diverse and unique as frog species, researchers say after analysing more than 700 individual frog calls.
Overfishing takes big bite out of reef sharks globally
Overfishing is driving the world's reef sharks towards extinction but Australia is doing relatively well at managing populations, a new study shows.
Australian cave researchers dig up quite a big skink
A newly confirmed giant prehistoric skink dubbed Mega Chonk could "break the internet" with its bulky bod and seriously spiky armour, researchers say.
Mystery caller claims to be Queensland croc headhunter
The discovery of a decapitated crocodile in Queensland has sparked an investigation, after a man took responsibility for the killing in an anonymous phone call.
Fatal attack on fisherman by two crocs may be a first
Officials believe a deadly attack on a fisherman in north Queensland might be the first time two crocodiles have been known to hunt a human.
Driver killed as school bus crashes into escaped camels
A school bus driver has died after his vehicle hit two escaped camels before sunrise in central Queensland in a crash that also killed both of the animals.
Endangered bettongs back home in Qld safe haven
Northern bettongs, the tiny marsupials threatened by extinction, are coming back to northern Queensland to prosper in a predator-free national park.