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.
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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.
Horses offer ‘magnetic’ calm for rehabilitation clients
Over the past seven years, horses have helped Queensland rehabilitation clients with issues ranging from anxiety to video game addiction.
‘Ibis are not to be eaten’, magistrate warns accused
.A Sydney man who allegedly killed two Ibis' has been released back into the community on strict orders to not approach any Australian birds.
Much abuzz about saving bees and the ‘web of life’
World Bee Day is raising awareness of human threats to bee populations around the world, as scientists and nature lovers try to save the critical insects.
Woman in hospital after crashing with mob of kangaroos
A motorbike rider in her 50s has been airlifted to hospital after crashing into a kangaroo in southern Queensland.
Dogs ‘dragged, unable to stand’ in NSW country pound
A NSW council denies allegations of animal cruelty at one of its pounds after volunteers lodged a complaint with animal welfare investigators.
Sonar and barriers among Qld crocodile safety projects
A device that can reliably detect crocodiles underwater using multi-beam sonar is part of a project to improve safety in Queensland.
Pugnacious pandemic pooches pestering posties
Posties are increasingly under attack from dogs after the pandemic pet boom prompted more than a million households to welcome a new furry friend.
Croc necropsy forms part of search for missing fisher
Two crocs found upstream from where a fisherman went missing in a far north Queensland national park have been euthanised as the search enters a fourth day.
Remains found in croc after missing fisherman search
Human remains believed to be that of a 65-year-old fisherman have been found in one of two crocodiles euthanised as part of a missing-person search.
Boy, 8, injured in Rockhampton dog attack
An eight-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a dog at a home in Rockhampton.
Cloud hangs over Vic duck shooting as season starts
Victoria's shorter duck shooting season has started while a cloud hangs over the contentious practice's future.
Owners of dogs responsible for attacks could face jail
Queensland's dangerous dog task force will consider tougher penalties for dog owners after a spate of attacks.
Qld premier considers penalty review after dog attacks
Several young children have been taken to hospital after being bitten by dogs in separate incidents in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.
Farmers come a cropper as mice keep on multiplying
Mice numbers are on the rise nationally, with swarms of the rodents spotted in northern NSW, sparking a warning for farmers to remain vigilant.
Dinosaur skull reveals journey via warmer Antarctica
Analysis of Australia's first near-complete sauropod dinosaur skull has revealed new details of the animal's anatomy, relationships and feeding habits.
Rubble-loving fish a ‘glimmer of hope’ for Barrier Reef
While the most colourful denizens of a Great Barrier Reef island may have departed, their rubble-loving neighbours endure at the Australian natural wonder.
Climate may have ‘big impact’ on rainforest fish
New research on the adaptability of rainbowfish living in the freshwater creeks of Australia's wet tropics can help inform effective conservation strategies.
Man stable after escaping crocodile attack
A man is being treated for cuts to his head, shoulder and leg after he managed to escape an attack by a crocodile while spearfishing in far north Queensland.
Croc search continues following north Queensland attack
Authorities continue to search waters in far north Queensland after a man was attacked by a crocodile on Saturday.
Condition of Pete the platypus unknown as man charged
The man accused of taking a platypus from the wild two days ago before travelling to a shopping centre with the animal has been charged.
Aussie scientists name ‘amazing’ new tree frog species
Five new species of frogs, including one with camouflage that makes it look like bird poo, have been described by Australian scientists.