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Council slaps 691 Aussies with fines of up to $3,338 to tackle 'serious' problem
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Fisherman's 'extremely rare' sighting off Aussie coast sparks excitement: 'Never seen one'
The 'extremely rare' encounter was captured on video. Watch it here.
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Foreign fishing boat's 400kg load seized after helicopter crew spots 'unbelievable' scene over Aussie waters
A helicopter crew that spotted the scene described it as 'unbelievable'.
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Urgent warning for boaters after group's 'dangerous' act in busy bay: 'Extremely high risk'
The group's decision created an additional rescue situation.
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Incredible discovery in front of car after late-night collision on Aussie road: 'Quite a headache'
The driver stopped to see what he may have hit and was amazed at what was stuck in the front grille of his car.
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Red bin waste issue grows as regional Aussie towns fight 'crazy' plan: 'Not safe'
The government's keen on the plans, but locals are determined to push back.
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Woman discovers incredible phenomenon on doorstep in rural Australia: 'Really special'
While most people wouldn't be thrilled to find insects scattered across their floor and furniture, this scene has triggered the opposite reaction for an Australian scientist.
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Invasive pest wreaks havoc on Aussie town as residents forced into lockdown: 'Absolute outrage'
Hundreds of the animals have been wreaking havoc in remote communities in search of water.
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Discovery 'hidden in plain sight' reveals incredible truth about Australia
The discovery is more than 230 million years old.
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Residents call out 'missed opportunity' at eerie site 100m from Coles and Kmart
The old Forges site is one of several around a Melbourne suburb that has fallen into ruin.
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Council's plea to residents as 4,000 controversial trees face invasive threat
Although many Aussies despise the trees, one council is asking residents to help 'protect our urban forest'.
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180cm discovery in child’s bedroom in Aussie suburbs after 'almighty thump' sparks excitement
There was a bump in the night and then silence. A family decided to investigate.
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New crackdown on illegal act in Aussie bush after 1,000 people caught out: 'Recipe for disaster'
A brightly painted DJ booth, expensive amplifiers and mixers were seized from the forest.
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Prospector's ancient find at lucrative Aussie site: 'Going to be a lot of relics'
He'd been searching the 1950s oval for modern coins when he found something much older.
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I tracked down litter louts using McDonald's receipts – and landed them a £500 fine
Tony Slater got creative in a bid to tackle his mounting fast food rubbish in the Cotswolds
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Fishermen find 'shaking, bleeding' man clinging to pole in ocean just 30 minutes before nightfall: 'Wouldn't have ended well'
The man was shaking, weak and struggling to hold on as the weather picked up and the sun started to set.
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Bunnings urged to withdraw Aussie plant after claim 'people are being misled'
Suppliers of the product say they're actually helping the planet. Find out more.
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Dozens of animals killed by golf club's new installation: 'Died in front of us'
'There were 88 in total. And I think less than half survived.'
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Woolworths shoppers spot glaring issue with $6 collectable toy: 'Can see the similarity'
A leading animal expert argues the supermarket should have done better. What do you think?
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Fishermen urged to avoid 'dangerous' Aussie beach mistake in wake of shark attacks
It comes after an unprecedented spate of shark attacks on NSW beaches.
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Ominous weather outlook for Aussies in 2026 as 'strong signs' El Niño will take hold
The weather system responsible for wet summer conditions in the country's north is on the way out. So what's in store for the rest of 2026?
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Beloved tourist attraction under threat as population of Aussie town explodes
More than 100,000 people each year visit the area to watch the local dolphins.
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Another proposed fishing ban at Aussie hotspot sparks controversy
From January 1, a wide-ranging ban came into force, limiting fishing on the WA coast. Now, another is on the horizon.
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Rare Aussie reptile carried to fenced-off mountain location to fight against deadly threat
Fewer than 2,500 remain and numbers have been continuing to drop. Find out what is being done to save the endangered population.
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Huge milestone in race to save rare tree 'hammered' by invasive pest accidentally brought into Australia
An invasive disease is threatening to wipe out 17 native trees within a generation. Find out more.
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Thousands have their say after controversial dingo cull on K'gari: 'Gut-wrenching'
The results were overwhelming. Find out what Australians are saying about the dingo cull.
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$64,000 fine warning after destructive act on Aussie beach will take 'years to recover'
While having fun isn’t against the law, damaging a dune or removing vegetation from one is a serious offence.
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Bunnings faces complaint over controversial Aussie product: ‘Customers need proof'
Bunnings has come under fire for sourcing products from a company convicted of multiple counts of unlawful activity. Find out more.
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Donald Trump eyes 'rotting' property on Aussie beachfront to build super tower
Conflicting petitions are circulating amid rumours that Surfers Paradise could soon become home to Australia’s first Trump Tower.
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Pet owners face growing pressure as Aussie councils eye law change on destructive $18 billion issue
There's growing appetite for this bold rule change across Aussie LGAs.
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Is it cheaper to have a heat pump or gas boiler?
The UK government says heat pumps are a more environmentally friendly heating option. But are they worth it for homeowners?
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Tens of thousands of bats predicted to fall to their deaths today
The state government has been urged to scale up its efforts as tens of thousands of mortalities are expected.
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Demand to limit tourism on K'gari as anger spreads following government dingo cull
The cull of six dingoes on the popular tourist island follows the death of Canadian 19-year-old Piper James. Find out more.
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Renewed call for councils to ban 'ugly trend' sweeping Australian suburbs
A local resident has pleaded with council to outlaw a controversial garden feature.
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Beachgoers flee water at iconic beach after Australia Day scare: 'Return to the shore immediately'
Swimmers and surfers at Sydney beaches remain on edge after multiple shark sightings, including several on Australia Day.
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Family's sad discovery on busy Aussie beach prompts stern warning to 4WD drivers over destructive act
Despite pleas from worried locals and authorities, the message doesn’t appear to be resonating with everyone.
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Locals relentlessly fight back as invasive pest plagues Aussie waters: 'Everyone can do something'
Over the years, hundreds of these invaders have been lugged out of the ocean, where they cause immeasurable damage.
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Wheelie bin device solving major issue for Aussie councils: 'It's affordable'
Councils will get an alert when the bin needs to be emptied.
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Excitement after beachgoer finds mysterious code on Aussie shell: 'Key information'
Authorities are asking anyone who makes a similar find in Australia to photograph it and contact them. Find out more.
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Fishermen experience 'once-in-a-lifetime' natural phenomenon in Australian waters
The men were led to the extraordinary find in an unlikely way. Watch the incredible video.
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Man's genius invention after move to Australia unlocks new fear
He'd heard the rumours about Australia's creepy-crawlies before moving here.
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Wood burners may soon carry health warnings – these are the risks you need to know
Previous studies have found they could be as bad for you as cigarette smoke.
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The hidden plastic inside your coffee cup matters more than you think
More than 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups are used in Britain every year, according to estimates.
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Woolworths customers make huge saving by 'opting out' of checkout tradition
The simple change has had a huge impact as it has saved enough paper to stretch around the Earth 25 times.
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Tree removal at university campus highlights tragic Aussie trend: 'Can't keep doing this'
Experts are worried about the impact on residents as construction continues.
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Teachers call for help after ‘formidable’ predator creates havoc at Aussie school
More hazardous than a snake, the animal had a mouthful of venom, a whip-like tail, and long claws.
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Silence following 400,000-hectare natural disaster sparks suspicion: 'We need you to leave'
A man is dead, livestock has been killed, and homes lost. But there's one thing that remains unclear.
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