A world-first drone-baiting program to protect migratory bird populations shows early signs of success off Western Australia’s north coast…See More
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NSW poultry industry faces nervous wait after suspected bird flu case
Nervous times ahead for the NSW poultry industry, with one producer believing it is “only a matter of time” before commercial operations are affected by […]
Suspected bird flu cases detected in NSW and WA after devastating impact overseas
A suspected positive case of H5 bird flu has been identified in New South Wales, the state agriculture minister has announced…See More
Adelaide gets 70pc of July rain in one day with windy weather to continue
The Bureau of Meteorology says metropolitan Adelaide has received 70 per cent of its median rainfall for July in a single day, as South Australian […]
A fall, a fracture and a death that didn’t add up
Attila’s shaky phone video of his brother lying dead in aged care documented bruises and blood. It was the start of a long campaign to […]
Wettest year on record sees controversial and highly flammable weed ‘explode’
As buffel grass explodes across Central Australia due to high rainfall, there are fears it will spread further east and threaten landmarks in South Australia […]
MP’s company fined $555k over worker’s quad bike death
The court heard the 82-year-old worker was not wearing a helmet and the quad had no rollover protection when the crash occurred…See More
Major milk company fined for misleading consumers about fresh milk
One of Australia’s largest milk providers has been fined by the consumer watchdog for misleading consumers with “fresh milk” labels on products that contained substantial […]
Cattle sale in Alice Springs nets $7m as market surges
The strong results at the Alice Springs sale reflect the overall Australian cattle market, which has surged in recent weeks…See More
Daredevil couple climbs Empire State Building in wild proposal
Shocking video captures the moment the duo unfurled a huge peace banner while perched atop the iconic New York skyscraper…See More
Nick Kyrgios unlikely to return to Wimbledon after doubles match with Alexander Bublik falls flat
It was not a great day for the combustible Aussie who had plenty of advice for the umpire…See More
Inquest considers whether care of Adelaide man’s bed sores was ‘appropriate and reasonable’
A coronial inquest will investigate whether an aged care facility in Adelaide’s inner north appropriately treated the bed sores a 79-year-old man with dementia developed […]
Woman raises awareness of farmers’ mental health after husband’s death
Leanne Staniforth says her husband, John, suffered in silence before his death by suicide. She is raising her voice to break down the stigma around […]
Scientists prepare natural enemy to fight one of Australia’s worst weeds
An imported plant pathogen that will spread on the wind is being readied for release against one of Australia’s worst weeds. …See More
‘Inhumane’: Mick’s disgust at cops’ justification over the tasering of his 95yo mum
In an in-depth interview ahead of the inquest into his mother Clare Nowland’s nursing home death, Mick says the family wants changes that will prevent […]
Two suspects detained after five shot dead in Stade, northern Germany
The motive for the incident in Stade, close to the port city of Hamburg, was not immediately clear…See More
Minimum wage, tax cuts and paid parental leave: The major financial changes coming July 1
The end of the financial year is set to trigger huge money shake-ups — some helping your pocket and others not so much…See More
Animal cruelty charges laid a year on from piggery footage
A year after footage from the site was widely circulated the RSPCA has pressed animal cruelty charges against people connected to Andgar Piggery. Warning: This […]
Wildlife carers ‘ground zero’ for third H5 bird flu case
A South Australian wildlife rescue group is working with local authorities after Australia’s third confirmed case of H5 bird flu was detected in a migratory […]
Another suspected H5 bird flu case detected in WA
Another suspected positive case of the H5 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia, marking the fifth confirmed or suspected case in Australia…See More