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.
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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.
Plea for platypus return after animal spotted on train
Police have urged two members of the public to return a wild platypus after they were allegedly seen taking the animal on a Brisbane train.
Irwin pushes to outlaw social media croc-botherers
The son of the late Steve Irwin is leading a push to penalise those who enter crocodile-infested waters for the sake of social media posts.
Cassowaries critical in spreading native seeds
An Australian study has shown just how important Cassowaries are to native plant seed dispersal in highly fragmented rainforest areas.
Dingo attacks young girl swimming in Fraser Island
A young girl has been flown to hospital after she was bitten on her head and hands by a dingo while swimming at Queensland's Fraser Island.
Pile of poo ’19 times heavier than Harbour Bridge’
Pet owners are turning to eco-friendly methods to dispose of pet poo in an effort to minimise the environmental cost of picking up after our furry friends.
Fijian cane toad croaks it after arriving in Melbourne
A quick-thinking traveller from Melbourne has helped protect Australia's unique flora and flora from a hitch-hiking cane toad.
Ferry operator hit with $75k fine over polo pony deaths
The Spirit of Tasmania ferry operator and polo identity Andrew Williams have been fined a total of $90,000 over the deaths of 16 horses.
Crocodiles are uniquely protected against fungal infections. This might one day help human medicine too
As the threat of antibiotic-resistant microbes grows, so does our need for new and effective treatments. Could the defensins of these beasts hold the answers to help create a new wave of life-saving therapeutics?
Wannabe social media croc hunter fined $12,000
A would-be social media crocodile hunter has been fined $12,000 for catching or attempting to catch 16 reptiles in northern Queensland.
Intrepid biologist makes stunning lizard find on island
A new species of gecko believed to have evolved in isolation over millions of years has been discovered on a remote, rocky island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Red alert as our rarest bird of prey faces extinction
Researchers say Australia's rarest bird of prey - the red goshawk - is only breeding in one place in Queensland and could face extinction.
Huge crocodile that attacked man and ate dog shot dead
A huge crocodile deemed an "unacceptable risk" after attacking a man and killing his dog has been shot dead by rangers in Queensland.
Man survives crocodile attack in Far North Queensland
A man and his dog have been attacked by a crocodile in Queensland's far north.
Ibis shot dead with arrow sparks cruelty probe in Qld
Police and the RSPCA are investigating the death of an ibis that was shot dead with an arrow in northern Brisbane.
Injured possum gets new lease on life in fake tree home
Queensland rangers have created a fake tree for a striped possum living with permanent spinal and shoulder damage after escaping the clutches of an eagle.
Queensland study shows snakes can be good listeners
Australian researchers have shown a lack of external ears is no barrier when it comes to the hearing abilities of snakes.
Tropical quoll subspecies ‘nearing brink of extinction’
Fewer than 250 northern spotted-tail quolls may be left in the wild, say researchers studying the remaining populations of the Queensland marsupial subspecies.
Three endangered wallaby joeys born in Qld park
Three endangered bridled nailtail wallaby joeys are exploring their surroundings after being born in a Queensland wildlife park last month.
Lusty quoll’s sleepless habits could see species rooted
Researchers say the mating drive of northern quolls overrides even the need for sleep, putting the endangered species at further risk.
Man dies following suspected snake bite
A man aged in his sixties has died following a suspected snake bite east of Brisbane.
Wildlife service calls for duck hunt ban
Wildlife Victoria has joined calls for the state to ban duck hunting as the Andrews government weighs up the move before a new season announcement.
Australians big on hunting trophies
Australians who like to kill exotic animals including bears and giraffes have made the country the 10th largest importer of hunting trophies, a new report says.