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Endangered Aussie bird bouncing back
Renewed hope for one of Australia’s most critically endangered birds after several spotted in Victoria.
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Youngest Aussie on Everest says “go for it” despite risks
Alyssa Azar recently became the youngest Australian to reach the summit of Mt Everest. AG spoke to her about her epic feat, amid increased controversy surrounding the dangers of taking on the world’s highest peak.
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700,000-year-old Hobbit ancestor discovered
Scientists have unearthed fossils from an extinct human species that predates Homo floresiensis by more than half a million years.
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Spider venom could lead to IBS treatment
Venom from a species of tarantula could lead to the first effective treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
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Aboriginal people were definitely first Australians
New DNA sequencing has proven Aboriginal people really were the first to inhabit Australia.
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VIDEO: Healing bath for an injured echidna
An echidna found injured in Maryborough, QLD, is being looked after at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital.
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Coal mining is behind Thirlmere Lakes drying out
The recent drying out of Thirlmere Lakes in the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area is the result of human activities including coal mining and groundwater extraction.
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Top 5 news stories in May
From weird deep-sea jellyfish to dancing spiders, these were our five most-read news stories last month.
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Surfer critical after WA shark attack
A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life in Perth after losing his leg in a shark attack on Tuesday afternoon.
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7 new species of peacock spider discovered
A Sydney scientist has discovered seven new species of peacock spiders, the beautiful, tiny Australian jumping spiders renowned for their courtship dance.