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Mangyon ‘Mani’ Zhang was bitten by a shark while paddleboarding at Gunyah Beach in Bundeena last month. 60 Minutes

NEWSHero shark attack rescuer ‘wasn’t thinking’

A man hailed a “lifesaver” after he rescued a woman mauled by a shark has revealed he “wasn’t thinking” when he heroically leapt into the water.

Clareese Packer

Australia's population of feral rabbits is estimated at 200 million and numbers are on the rise. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

WildlifePremiumRabbit plague looms amid calls for new biocontrols

Australia's rabbit population is on the rise, with conservation groups warning urgent funding is needed to develop new biological control measures.

John Kidman

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ANIMALSPremiumFamous dog found after 529 day search

A famous dachshund missing for more than a year on Kangaroo Island has safely been returned to its grateful owners, after a near 18-month search.

Cameron Micallef

The dolphin can be seen right up near the boat, delighting the father and son. 9 News

NEWSIncredible moment during fishing trip

Incredible footage has captured the moment a dolphin delighted an Aussie father and son with a special encounter while they were fishing.

Clareese Packer

Researchers are conducting tests on magpies affected by an unknown paralysing syndrome. Credit: Wildlife Health Australia

NewsPremiumMystery over bird paralysis syndrome

Researchers are working together to determine the cause of a mysterious paralysis syndrome affecting native birds across a major state.

Alexandra Feiam

The owners of a beloved dachshund missing for more than 500 days in the wilds of Kangaroo Island have been given new hope. Facebook

NewsPremiumNew hope after world-famous pooch sighted

A sausage dog who captured worldwide attention has been spotted after more than 500 days in the wilds of a remote island.

Nathan Schmidt

Residents in the northern suburb say they have lost trust in the Government.

TransportCommentsPremium‘Distressed’ locals claim Main Roads killing native wildlife

Rita Saffioti has been forced to defend her department’s clearing of a small suburban wetland to make way for a road extension — despite turtles and cockatoos being affected, prompting a community outcry.

Jessica Evensen and Joe Spagnolo

Residents spotted the slithering guest under Ugly Tom’s Bridge in Sylvania Facebook

NewsPremiumMajor update on loose boa constrictor

There’s been a major update after an enormous boa constrictor was seen slithering on the loose in a major city’s southern suburbs.

Alexandra Feiam

A major health alert has been issued for anyone who has visited Sydney CBD in the last 10 days. Supplied/ Janice Haney Carr/ Public Health

NewsPremiumChilling disease alert for millions of Aussies

A major health alert has been issued for anyone who has visited a major city in the last 10 days after several cases of a potentially life-threatening disease were confirmed.

Alexandra Feiam

Over 50 orcas hunted a lone yearling blue whale on Monday in an organised and chaotic attack off the shores of Bremer Bay.

WildlifeCommentsYoung whale hunted by orcas in organised attack off WA coast

More than 50 orcas were seen taking down a lone young blue whale off the shores of Bremer Bay on Monday, in an ‘incredibly rare’ display of a successful orca hunt.

Georgia Campion

A large sea lion was found dead on an Adelaide highway on Monday morning.

NewsPremiumSea lion killed in ‘freak accident’

A marine animal the “size of a small cow” has been tragically killed on the side of a busy highway, in what wildlife experts called a “freak accident”.

Alexandra Feiam

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NewsPremiumWomen bitten by dingoes at tourist hotspot

Three women have been attacked by dingoes at a popular tourist hotspot days before an influx of families arrive for the Easter holidays.

Alexandra Feiam

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NEWSPremiumMan comes off second best after bird attack

A man in his 70s has been hospitalised after being attacked in his own backyard by one of Australia’s most fearsome birds.

Zoe De Koning

Four loggerhead turtle nests remain in incubators after a rapid rescue operation. (HANDOUT/ANDY MARSHALL)

WildlifeBaby turtles released after being saved from ex-cyclone

Authorities have released hundreds of baby sea turtles that were rescued before the arrival of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

Fraser Barton

The 79-year-old man was part of a group on a multi-day tour in the Kimberley when he fell from his kayak in a remote part of WA about 150km west of Wyndham at 1pm on Monday.

NewsPremiumKayaker missing in croc infested river

A search is under way for a 79-year old kayaker who is missing after he fell from his raft into the Drysdale River in Western Australia’s northwest.

Emma Kirk

She carries the body of the dead kitten. Facebook

NewsPremiumWoman throws dead kitten in harbour

A distressing video has emerged on social media of a woman swinging a dead kitten by its tail and throwing it into a harbour after it was run over.

Emma Kirk

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NEWSPremiumUnexpected winners from federal budget

The furry creatures arrived in Australia in December and will enjoy a $15k lifestyle funded by the Commonwealth at their Adelaide Zoo home.

Ria Pandey

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NewsPremiumCause of ‘toxic’ foam on beaches revealed

Scientists have discovered why a revolting foam washed up on the shores of beaches, killing marine life and causing beachgoers to get sick.

Alexandra Feiam

New polling has revealed “overwhelming support” for the establishment of a Great Koala National Park in north NSW.

NewsPremiumShock support for controversial koala park

A controversial project that could transform swathes of one Australian state forever has “overwhelming support”, new polling has revealed.

Nathan Schmidt

The beaches have been temporarily closed while an investigation takes place. Facebook

NewsPremiumRevolting reason why beaches closed

Surfers have been warned to stay away from a slew of popular beaches after a “weird” and revolting sight washed up on the shore, leaving scores of people sick.

Alexandra Feiam

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 Wombat woman explodes after fleeing Aus

The US influencer who fled Australia after snatching a baby wombat from its mother has opened up about the furore, hitting back at what she calls “hypocrisy”.

Duncan Evans

A wobbegong shark bit the man at Yallingup. Supplied

NEWS‘Caution’: Warning after 1m shark attack

A major warning has been issued for a popular Aussie beach after a man was bitten by a 1m shark.

Duncan Evans

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BreakingShock wombat video sparks visa review

Immigration Minister Tony Burke has confirmed the visa of controversial US influencer Sam Jones is being reviewed after she snatched a baby wombat.

Duncan Evans

Foreign Minister Penny Wong weighs in on influencer who ripped baby wombat away from mother for photo opportunity

The NightlyMinister weighs in on influencer who snatched baby wombat

US Influencer Sam Jones said it was her ‘dream’ to hold a wombat.

Caleb Taylor and Bryce Luff