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Animals

Coogee Beach, Sydney. (File image).

AI drones pegged to help protect Aussie beachgoers from sharks

The plan follows a great white shark attack on a woman swimming between the flags at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach on June 13.

World

Sunday 5:45pm

Gracie the giraffe. (Source: Real County Animal Rescue Shelter)

Where's Gracie? Giraffe missing from Texas ranch for two weeks

Helicopters have been sent out to look for Gracie but the giraffe, which stands roughly the height of a tree, must be keeping her head down.

World

Thu, Jun 25

Young himalayan tahr.

Dead tahr crammed into Methven public bin

The council's solid waste bylaw states that public litter bins can't be used in a manner that creates a nuisance, is offensive, or creates a risk to public health.

Crime and Justice

Thu, Jun 25

A single Angus bull sold for $220,000.

'Magnificent animal': Record bull part of family's legacy

The Gisborne-based bull sold for $220,000 at auction in Gisborne on Monday, setting what industry figures say is a new Australasian record.

New Zealand

Wed, Jun 24

File image of chickens

Australia now has bird flu. What are the risks to humans?

More than 100 human H5N1 cases have been reported around the world since late 2020.

Health

Wed, Jun 24

Coogee Beach, Sydney. (File image).

AI drones pegged to help protect Aussie beachgoers from sharks

The plan follows a great white shark attack on a woman swimming between the flags at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach on June 13.

World

Sunday 5:45pm

Gracie the giraffe. (Source: Real County Animal Rescue Shelter)

Where's Gracie? Giraffe missing from Texas ranch for two weeks

Helicopters have been sent out to look for Gracie but the giraffe, which stands roughly the height of a tree, must be keeping her head down.

World

Thu, Jun 25

Young himalayan tahr.

Dead tahr crammed into Methven public bin

The council's solid waste bylaw states that public litter bins can't be used in a manner that creates a nuisance, is offensive, or creates a risk to public health.

Crime and Justice

Thu, Jun 25

A single Angus bull sold for $220,000.

'Magnificent animal': Record bull part of family's legacy

The Gisborne-based bull sold for $220,000 at auction in Gisborne on Monday, setting what industry figures say is a new Australasian record.

New Zealand

Wed, Jun 24

File image of chickens

Australia now has bird flu. What are the risks to humans?

More than 100 human H5N1 cases have been reported around the world since late 2020.

Health

Wed, Jun 24

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The Ballista spider launches its prey into the air.

Newly discovered spider spins a spring-loaded trap

The ballista spider found in the remote rainforests of far north Queensland lures prey into its web before launching it into the air.

Environment

Tue, Jun 23

Bees are seen after a semitrailer carrying about 400 beehives toppled over, allowing millions of bees to escape into a rural neighborhood in Orange, Texas, on June 21, 2026.

Millions of bees escape into rural Texas county after truck crash

Residents were warned to stay in their homes while crews worked to unload the trailer and salvage as many hives as possible.

World

Tue, Jun 23

A single Angus bull sold for $200,000 at auction today.

Record falls twice in a week as Angus bull sells for $220,000

A Gisborne bull has become the most expensive ever sold in Australasia, eclipsing a benchmark set days earlier as breeders continue to pay top dollar for elite genetics.

Business

Mon, Jun 22

This colourised electron microscope image shows avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles (yellow), grown in Madin-Darby Canine Kidney (MDCK) epithelial cells (blue).

Sick and dead birds reported in Australia as avian flu fears grow

The Australian Government calls for calm despite there being 16 sick or dead birds.

Health

Mon, Jun 22

A child was taken to hospital after falling into a crocodile enclosure and sustaining serous injuries.

Company apologises for 'unacceptable' croc incident joke

A discount voucher website released a statement after an email that made fun of a recent crocodile attack in the UK was sent to customers.

World

Mon, Jun 22

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said New Zealand's isolation has bought agencies time to prepare for H5N1 after the strain was found in a migratory seabird in Western Australia.

NZ 'well prepared' for bird flu as H5N1 detected in Australia

Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said New Zealand's isolation has bought agencies time to prepare.

Health

Sat, Jun 20

Chris Dudgeon with the shark.

New shark species which walks on its fins discovered in the Pacific

The fish is a type of epaulette shark, a group of small sharks native to New Guinea and Australia, famous for their ability to waddle between rock pools at low tide.

World

Fri, Jun 19

The boy suffered serious injuries in the incident at a zoo near Cambridge.

Arrest after 3-year-old ends up in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo

"We do not believe the man arrested and the child are known to each other," said Detective Inspector Verity McCann.

Crime and Justice

Fri, Jun 19

More than 400 cats destined for slaughter have been rescued from a facility in Mỹ Hạnh Commune, Tây Ninh Province.

More than 420 pet cats stolen for Vietnam meat trade rescued

More than 420 live felines and around 80 dead cats preserved on ice were discovered during raids at two facilities.

Crime and Justice

Wed, Jun 17

A white cat walking through grass.

District plans to microchip, register and desex all cats

The Ashburton District Council is proposing a requirement for cats over four months old to be microchipped, registered and desexed.

New Zealand

Wed, Jun 17

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Rory's owners are devastated by the loss of their much-loved family member.

Much loved family pet Rory mauled to death by another dog

The attacking dog was described as a "pitbull type breed with a solid build, white colouring, and a dark grey patch over its right eye".

New Zealand

Wed, Jun 17

A man has been charged after 150 live scorpions were found at Cape Town Airport. (Source: South Africa Police)

Man's luggage in South Africa held 150 live venomous scorpions

A 28-year-old man is accused of stashing the arachnids between clothing in his luggage at Cape Town International Airport.

Crime and Justice

Tue, Jun 16

Without hesitation, the officer climbed over a railing and onto the veranda where he called to the yapping dog.

Watch: Officer rescues chihuahua from Queensland house fire

Without hesitation the Blackbutt Police Station officer climbed onto the verandah, retrieving the family dog as the home erupts in flames.

Crime and Justice

Tue, Jun 16

Elliot Sudal didn't need a bigger boat, but he did need to find a way to get a hook out of a shark's mouth.

Watch: US Fisherman reels in great white, snags hook from toothy mouth

Elliot Sudal didn't need a bigger boat, but he did need to find a way to get a hook out of a shark's mouth.

World

Tue, Jun 16

Family of Sydney shark attack victim 'shocked and devastated'

Family of Sydney shark attack victim 'shocked and devastated'

Leah Stewart was swimming close to the shore on Coogee beach when she was mauled by what is believed to have been a 3.5m long great white shark.

World

Tue, Jun 16

Drones patrol Sydney city beach where woman was attacked by shark

Drones patrol Sydney city beach where woman was attacked by shark

A coastal community have been left shaken after a woman, understood to be in her 30s, was critically injured by a shark at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach on Saturday.

World

Mon, Jun 15

Brush Tailed Bettong.

Ancient teeth reveal gaps in marsupial family tree

Fossils discovered in Northwest Queensland suggest more variety among early marsupial fauna.

World

Mon, Jun 15

Olli Sail's dog Bear

Puppy World Cup prediction takes unfortunate turn in Breakfast studio

All Whites goalkeeper Oli Sail brought his 12-week-old groodle puppy into the studio to predict the outcome of the upcoming All Whites match against Iran.

New Zealand

Mon, Jun 15

'Nothing off table': shark culls on cards after attack at Sydney beach

'Nothing off table': shark culls on cards after attack at Sydney beach

The latest shark attack that critically injured a woman at Coogee Beach on Saturday has reignited calls for culling.

World

Sun, Jun 14

Coogee Beach, in Sydney. (File image).

Woman critically injured after shark attack at Sydney beach

Emergency services rushed to the popular Coogee Beach shortly after 11am local time, following reports a swimmer had been bitten by a shark.

World

Sat, Jun 13

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