News
Dead birds dumped at premier’s office
In a bold stunt, an animal activist group has dumped illegally shot bird carcasses outside the Victorian premier’s office.
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History & Culture
Aboriginal artefact stolen
A rare Aboriginal artefact, a spear-thrower, has been stolen from the Melbourne Museum.
Science & Environment
Thylacine hunted more like a cat than a dog
The enigmatic thylacine hunted more like a tiger than a wolf, new research suggests.
Biodiversity
Koalas to feel the heat with climate change
A Senate inquiry has been told that the koala needs national protection to help shield it from climate change.
Science & Environment
Electric ants invade northern Australia
The electric ant, which gives a painful bite, has invaded parts of Far North Queensland.
Science & Environment
Chimps are self-aware, says new research
Chimps’ ability to discern their own behaviour from outside forces suggests they are self-aware.
News
Fish recovery good news for Murray River
Recent rains and a coordinated effort to captive breed native fish are breathing new life into the Murray.
Science & Environment
Urban lizards worse off with climate change
Lizards that have traditionally fared better at nesting in urban areas will be worse off as the climate warms.
History & Culture
Is mining trampling on Aboriginal culture?
Mining companies in QLD have been accused of taking a “divide-and-conquer” approach, says an expert.
Science & Environment
Fossil of weird snail-eating marsupial found
An extinct snail-eating marsupial has been unearthed at the fossil-rich Riversleigh dig site in Queensland.