The animals are often considered stubborn and stupid, but these “silent assassins: play a major role in keeping the country flourishing.
Alexandra Feiam
A rural Aussie school has closed for deep cleaning after the wrong bait was used to combat a devastating pest plague which has been crippling farming regions.
Emma Kirk
An entire Aussie town is under siege from an animal plague of “horrid” proportions – sparking misery and psychological torment for residents.
It comes after four attacks occurred in 48 hours in January, with changing weather conditions increasing the risk.
Harvey Constable
A first responder has described the tragic scene that unfolded on Rottnest Island following a shark attack that killed Perth father-of-two Steven Mattaboni.
The ‘incredible’ father-of-two was spearfishing with friends near the popular island when he was attacked by a great white shark.
Blair Jackson, Harvey Constable, David Hannant, Alexandra Feiam
Disgusting images have captured an inside look of a couple’s faeces-ridden house of horrors where 30 cats were forced to live in complete squalor. WARNING: CONFRONTING
David Hannant
An urgent search is under way after a kangaroo was allegedly chased and killed by a vehicle in the early hours of the morning.
Andrew Hedgman
Construction workers were left stunned when they discovered the muddied marsupials deep in the ground.
A man has been charged after viral footage of a distressed dog sparked outrage across the Gold Coast.
A surprise marine visitor has turned Melbourne’s riverbanks into makeshift viewing platforms, after a dolphin was spotted gliding through the Yarra River.
After a recent spate of shark attacks along the NSW coast, surf clubs will receive a new tool to provide critical care to beachgoers.
Ike Morris
The farmer spotted a skinny kangaroo stuck up to its neck in mud, as extreme drought conditions continue to impact the state’s west.
The daring moment firefighters rescued a dog who spent days trapped on the 13th storey ledge of a high-rise apartment has been captured on camera.
A four-year-old girl is among several children who have been attacked by dingoes at the same remote campground, prompting rangers to hunt down the animals.
Duncan Murray
A fresh campaign has been launched to crack down on the rise of increasingly sophisticated, and often cruel, exotic pet smuggling operations.
Nick Wilson
A dog owner has surrendered his animals after they savagely attacked a woman trying to rescue her pet on a suburban street.
Emma Kirk and Euan Anderson
A defenceless cat has been euthanised after suffering horrific injuries from an illegal trap - prompting a warning from the RSPCA over the use of the “barbaric” devices.
Australia’s hardest working four-legged friends have been recognised for their “critical” work protecting Australia’s borders
Nathan Schmidt
Hardware giant Bunnings Warehouse has launched an unexpected fashion line for our furry friends – with a heartbreaking story underpinning the charity drive.
Euan Kennedy
A 53-year-old woman has appeared in court after dumping a family of defenceless puppies near Port Adelaide.
Citizen scientists are invited to take part in a groundbreaking new study using the power of high-tech molecular biology on fox and feral cat poop.
Craig Duncan
Shocking footage has captured the moment beachgoers rallied to rescue a wounded whale which washed ashore at Bondi Beach.
Blake Antrobus
An animal nearing plague-level numbers in one Aussie state is putting a billion-dollar industry under threat – with calls for urgent action.
