Crocodile Skin Prices Set for 30% Jump by 2026
A new report forecasts a 30% price surge for crocodile skins by 2026, driven by high demand and production costs. Learn what this means for the luxury goods market.
A new report forecasts a 30% price surge for crocodile skins by 2026, driven by high demand and production costs. Learn what this means for the luxury goods market.
WA Police intensify Operation Moorhead, seizing illegal e-scooters and charging teenagers for reckless behaviour in Perth's northern suburbs. Read the latest.
Queanbeyan snake rescuer Viviean Laycock survived two venomous bites, losing her sense of smell, but continues saving snakes and educating the public. Discover her story and why calls are rising.
A saltwater crocodile was spotted at Darwin's popular Crocodile Creek swimming hole while children were present. Authorities urge extreme caution. Read the full safety alert.
A Yarramalong man was flown to John Hunter Hospital after a brown snake bite while mowing. Experts warn of an active snake season across the Hunter and Central Coast.
A 17-year-old girl faces ACT court over the alleged assault of a man found bound, gagged, and stabbed in a Reid unit just before Christmas. Police detail the dramatic arrest.
A major search operation is underway for a missing snorkeler off Ledge Point, while a Perth teen is treated for a suspected shark bite at Catalina Beach. Get the latest updates.
A teenage boy is in a stable condition at Joondalup Hospital after a suspected shark incident at Catalina Beach in Mindarie. Authorities are investigating.
A 12-year-old girl was hospitalised after an alleged stabbing at Salisbury Interchange on New Year's Eve. Three teenage girls have been charged. Police say there is no ongoing risk.
A series of dangerous incidents across Queensland, including a snake bite and vehicle crashes, left seven people in hospital during New Year's celebrations. Read the full details.
Shocking video captures a massive, unidentified crocodile crossing a bridge in Far North Queensland. Locals and experts are stunned by the size of the reptile. Watch the footage and learn about crocodile safety.
A Shoalhaven hiker survived an eastern brown snake bite thanks to quick first aid. Local snake catchers report a bumper season for the deadly reptiles. Learn the vital steps to stay safe.
Major flooding has completely isolated remote Gulf towns in Queensland, with roads cut and supplies dwindling. A crocodile was spotted near a submerged bridge. Read the latest.
A South Coast woman has been discharged from Wollongong Hospital after being bitten twice by a large brown snake. She publicly thanked the emergency crews and locals who saved her life.
Massive saltwater crocodiles at a Queensland sanctuary have begun their annual breeding season, marked by a unique bubble-blowing courtship display. Keepers are on high alert.
Two 15-year-old girls arrested over an alleged assault on a 13-year-old at Mordialloc Pier have been released without charge. Police urge witnesses and the man who intervened to come forward.
A teenage boy is in hospital after a serious collision between a car and a motorbike on Gordon Harvey Road in Townsville. Police are investigating the crash.
A dramatic police operation in Cairns ended after a man fled into crocodile-prone Trinity Inlet. The incident involved a stolen vehicle and a tense standoff. Read the full details.
Three teenage girls are accused of a Cairns crime spree, stealing cars and Christmas presents. Police allege offences occurred across multiple suburbs. Read the full details.
A Sydney reptile catcher faced a 'one in a million' scenario when an Eastern Brown Snake became trapped in a woman's shoe loop. Read the incredible rescue story.
A Townsville man captured the terrifying moment a crocodile lunged at him during his morning run. See the video and hear his story of survival.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder after nine-year-old Aria Thorpe was found with a fatal stab wound in Weston-super-Mare. Police are supporting the devastated family and community.
Townsville motorists had unexpected encounters with wildlife, including a crocodile and a loose pet emu, causing traffic disruptions. Read the full story of these bizarre road incidents.
As Australia's social media ban for teens looms, experts warn it severs crucial support networks. Youth Action CEO Lauren Stracey argues for investment in physical youth hubs to combat the loneliness crisis.
A staff member was bitten by a crocodile at a popular Magnetic Island resort and koala park. The incident is under investigation by Queensland authorities.
A pet dog was taken by a crocodile from a beach at a popular Far North Queensland resort. Authorities warn visitors to remain vigilant in croc country.
ACT Police are searching for six teenagers after a staff member at a Tuggeranong nail salon sustained serious facial injuries in an alleged dispute over unpaid services. Images of two girls have been released.
An 18-year-old has faced court accused of smashing a bong over a man's head at Newcastle's Foreshore Park. Read the latest on this shocking assault case.
Two teenage boys are in hospital, one fighting for life, after a dirt bike collided with five vehicles in Adamstown Heights. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Two 15-year-olds charged with murder after 17-year-old stabbed at Sydney reserve. Police urge witnesses to come forward as families face Christmas without children.