New South Wales

The giant amphibian species measured almost 4 feet in length and lived around 240 million years ago.

Maree Clout was snorkeling when a teen asked for help with an "unusual" problem, telling her, "An octopus took my camera."

The orca, named EA_0046A, was one of five killer whales saved from a mass stranding in 2013.

The creature, which went extinct around 50,000 years ago, is "one of the most bizarre lizards found in recent times," researchers said.

The habitats of these seahorses have declined by up to 90 percent in some areas, leading conservationists to release juveniles into seahorse "hotels".

Mice have begun to amass in rural Australia, with fears that the swarms may get as bad as the 2020-21 plague.

The heritage home was built in the 1900s and was sold in 2021 for $6,000,000, but has since been left abandoned.

The floating, rotting fish are being removed using large nets, scooping the pungent carcasses from the surface of the river.

The thousands of mice descending upon New South Wales isn't bad news for everyone—the region's snake population is thriving.

New South Wales police said a two-year-old boy was mauled by a rottweiler and a cattle dog. Both animals have since been euthanized.

Bill Ballard did not realize he was surfing next to a huge shark until a nearby aircraft's passengers were close enough to warn him, screaming, "Shark, shark!"

The carpet python that attacked Kane Durrant sent blood spurting nearly six feet into the air.

A fourth gray nurse shark, one of the most endangered shark species, has washed up dead in Australia in less than a year.

Three large pieces of space debris fell into rural Australia, causing a sonic boom to ring out across the area.

An Australian TikTok user sparked concern for her health after revealing the inside of her car is covered in mold after it was left unused for three weeks.

"It was cute until I zoomed in. Now I'm pretty sure I unlocked a new fear," said one commenter on the viral post.

As he frantically attempted to shoo it away, the kangaroo bit the man on the fingers and clawed at his head and legs.

The teen's mother is now advocating for clearer labeling on aerosol cans and more education about inhalants in schools.

The 11-year-old boy began vomiting as the venom took hold of his body, and was left with a severe bite wound.

The three-year-old was taken to hospital by air after being attacked on her family's porch by the large marsupial.

New South Wales Police said human remains had been recovered following the attack, which took place off the coast of Sydney, Australia.

Snake catcher Sean Cade was bitten by the frightened and angry tree snake after it had been removed.

Owner of nearby Kangaroo sanctuary, Rae Harvey, said that she suspects the kangaroo was an orphan who left the sanctuary and returned after the Australian bushfires.

Australians are questioning why their country, which did everything to stop the spread of the virus, is now infested with it.

Michael Gunner, chief minister of Australia's Northern Territory, has imposed one of the strictest vaccine mandates in the world.

"It is a tragic and senseless act that has left an indelible mark on our branch volunteers who attended the scene, as well as the local residents," wrote WIRES.

American alligators are not shy about announcing their search for a mate, and the result can sound like a cross between a motorcycle and the world's loudest snorer.

About 80 per cent of the Australian population is reportedly under some form of COVID lockdown or other restrictions, with cases flaring up across the country.

One of the individuals suffered a suspected fractured neck, officials said.

"Seeing the dead bodies and picking them up was just truly heartbreaking," said Kelly Lacey, a bird coordinator who had been caring for the flock.