Environment

Environment

Winter takes an unexpected turn

Something unusual is unfolding across Australia’s weather maps looking ahead to winter hols, with conditions behaving differently to what we would expect in June – what is happening and why?

Animals

Dog lost at sea found in kayak

Bruce the brave Alsatian had an unplanned dicey adventure when he was swept almost 5km out to sea. His owner raised the alarm and the mayday call saw rescuers race to reach the plucky pooch

Animals

Public outcry over brumby culling

The culling of brumbies has been labelled inhumane by some but others say it’s essential for the protection of our native species. Here’s why the wild horses have left so many people divided

Animals

Hammock haven for new quolls

Two eastern quolls have moved into their bespoke bachelor pad at an Australian sanctuary and made themselves at home. Despite a touch of ‘jet lag’, their handmade hammock is their happy place

Society and Culture

Aussies hit 28 million and counting

Australia’s population has just reached 28 million, according to estimates from the ABS, but it’s not babies being born driving most to our explosive population growth – so what’s behind it?

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Society and Culture

‘Message in a bottle’ mates meet

A touching letter in a bottle cast into the ocean off Chile in 2007 has united a Norwegian sailor and a Darwin local in an unlikely friendship spanning two decades and thousands of miles

Space

Hurtling meteor’s massive blast

Imagine 300 tonnes of TNT detonating without warning and you can understand the surprise of residents in northeast USA when a meteor exploded, the blast setting off big booms over a huge area

VIDEOAnimals

No bubble trouble for curious cats

Werribee Open Range Zoo keepers have treated lions and gorillas to a bubble party, capturing hilariously different reactions from each species during the enrichment activity

Environment

Algal bloom fishing ban extended

South Australia is working to rejuvenate its damaged marine ecosystem following  algal bloom devastation. Find out what the state is doing to help bring back sea life back

UPDATEDSport

Star drops after French Open win

Soaring temperatures during a Paris heatwave have caused chaos at Roland-Garros all week, with the 26th seed collapsing on the court requiring medical attention after a brutal five-set sizzler

Space

SpaceX celebrates massive fireball

A test flight win for SpaceX’s giant Starship has thrilled Elon Musk’s team and a large crowd of observers despite the huge explosion upon splashdown as the company prepares to go public

Sport

Aussie teen conquers Mt Everest

Melbourne teenager Bianca Adler has become the youngest ever Australian to conquer Mount Everest after reaching the summit in freezing, windy conditions and is now making her way back down

Science and Technology

AI’s power problem laid bare

While AI talks an exciting game, it also has an insatiable appetite for energy, leaving thousands of people wondering where they’ll get their electricity from once even more AI data centres are built

UPDATEDSociety and Culture

Aussie teen’s historic solo flight

A Victorian high-school student has become the youngest female pilot to break a world record with her impressive solo fight – raising thousands for charity in the process. Here’s why she did it

Animals

Eagle ray brothers born in captivity

Two endangered eagle ray pups are gliding through their early milestones after their same-day birth at an Australian aquarium in a win for the species – here’s a first look at the newborn boys

Animals

Royal kids name ‘cuddly’ joey

Princess Charlotte loves animals and the outdoors, so it must have given her great pleasure to help name a cute new joey at Australia Zoo. Find out what the royals called the “cuddly” little creature

Animals

Roos’ upside-down evolution in Oz

Australia’s nickname as the land Down Under may be closer to the truth than anyone knew, as new research suggests that the ancient kangaroo’s story of survival was a surprising mouthful

Animals

Through Sir Attenborough’s eyes

Forty species bear his name and he fears rats more than gorillas – the one and only Sir David Attenborough turns 100 after half a century of bringing our planet into the homes of everyday people

Animals

Fresh hope to save Aussie frogs

With Save the Frogs Day happening this week, let’s make some noise by exploring why these ‘ribbeting’ creatures risk extinction – and discover what is being done to protect these heroic hoppers

Animals

Is this ‘flying dolphin’ real or fake?

From flying dolphins to seagulls not being real, these fascinating wildlife facts will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about the wonderful world of animals