Multiple dead penguins have been discovered near Thirteenth Beach in Barwon Heads, sparking a warning from authorities. The incident raises concerns about wildlife safety and environmental health in the coastal area.
An entangled humpback whale is travelling north along the South Coast outside migration season. ORRCA calls for drone operators to help monitor its movement and condition.
Hundreds gathered at Bondi Beach to honour 12-year-old Nico Antic, who tragically died in a shark attack near Vaucluse, marking Sydney Harbour's first fatal shark incident in over six decades.
John Andersen shares insights into Queensland's rugged wilderness, highlighting its unique wildlife and conservation challenges in an exclusive interview.
Australia's highest golf course in Thredbo faces potential downgrade from a subdivision plan, sparking debate about development in national parks and community recreation spaces.
A shark warning is in place after a swimmer reported being bumped by a large bull shark at Deep Water Point in Perth's Canning River. Authorities urge caution.
A volunteer searcher discovered human remains while looking for missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer in Tasmania's northwest, describing the moment as overwhelming and shocking.
Wildlife experts warn the endangered Littlejohn's tree frog could become extinct due to the Hunter Transmission Project, with conservation groups urgently calling for substation relocation.
A new land management strategy targets escalating feral deer and fox numbers on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, with experts highlighting algal blooms and coastal discoveries as key environmental concerns.
Wildlife rescuers are urgently freeing dozens of flying foxes trapped in netting at Noosa Golf Club, marking the third incident this month and prompting calls for safer practices.
The National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra deploys mud sunscreen and cooling measures for animals like white rhino Ubuntu as temperatures soar to 43 degrees, with keepers monitoring closely.
A compassionate walker in Warilla discovered five starving kittens abandoned in a sealed shoebox at a local dog park, sparking outrage and a rescue effort by Animal Care Collection Illawarra.
A dingo advocacy group criticises the Queensland Government for ordering a cull of dingoes involved in a tourist's death on K'gari, alleging authorities ignored facts and consultation.
Police are investigating after an Australian flag was stolen from Queen Elizabeth II Park in Maitland and replaced with another flag, believed to be the Aboriginal flag.
Marion Hamilton was murdered in Brownsville in 1973, just months before her planned wedding. Police suspected her partner, but the case remains unsolved despite searches and a coronial inquest.
Human remains discovered near the notorious Flinders Highway in outback Queensland have been identified as missing man Jayden Penno-Tompsett, who vanished in 2017.
A lost kangaroo was spotted navigating traffic in Barwon Heads, causing a stir among locals and prompting safety concerns. Authorities responded to ensure the animal's safe return to its natural habitat.
A driver and passengers were shocked when a large red-bellied black snake clung to their car bonnet for kilometres on the Bruce Highway before vanishing into the engine bay.
Queensland authorities will euthanise a pack of dingoes involved in the death of Canadian backpacker Piper James on K'gari, citing public safety concerns.
The body of Piper James, a 19-year-old Canadian backpacker found dead near dingoes on K'gari, will be repatriated to Canada next week as her family pushes for safety changes.
The family of Piper James, a 19-year-old found dead on K'gari island surrounded by dingoes, faces an agonising wait as autopsy results prove inconclusive.
A large olive python was safely captured by police officers on patrol in Cairns, highlighting the region's diverse wildlife and the unexpected duties of local law enforcement.
Historical shark attacks in Newcastle's Carrington and Wickham areas highlight ongoing bull shark presence. Experts warn of risks despite reduced sightings, with recent reports and safety advice for waterway users.
A Queensland ranger describes the intense adrenaline rush of collecting crocodile eggs for the first time in a remote billabong, highlighting the risks and conservation efforts.
Australia's largest American alligator, Ivan, was rescued from a life-threatening stomach blockage by courageous zookeepers at the Australian Reptile Park on the Central Coast of NSW.
A series of bull shark sightings at beaches from Wollongong to the South Coast has prompted safety warnings and beach closures, with authorities urging swimmers to take precautions.
Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour proposes banning children under eight from camping in unfenced areas of K'gari following the death of a Canadian teen, while rejecting dingo culls or island closures.
Cairns Regional Council defends a local pond as ecologically healthy, while a resident warns it poses safety risks and is an unsightly eyesore in the community.
Rangers at Billabong Sanctuary in Townsville undertake a perilous annual egg harvest, confronting dangerous crocodiles to collect eggs for conservation and breeding programs.
A victim of a recent dingo attack in South Australia shares their terrifying experience, highlighting the ongoing risks and safety concerns in the region's wilderness areas.