nature

Hornsby Council is probing the possible poisoning of a century-old turpentine tree located in Thornleigh on Sydney’s upper north shore. A banner has been placed on the tree in Goodlands …

Last week, a concerning incident occurred along South Australia’s coast between Waitpinga and Parsons beaches, where large amounts of yellow foam and numerous deceased marine creatures, including fish and seahorses, …

The organisers of ‘A Festival Called Panama’ in Tasmania have announced a hiatus in 2026 as part of a campaign to protect the Panama Forest, the festival’s venue, from impending …

A diver in Bali has shared a thrilling encounter with a great white shark, capturing the moment on video and posting it on Facebook. Fabian Clinton recorded the reaction of …

Australians are being cautioned against foraging for wild mushrooms due to the danger posed by deathcap mushrooms, which can lead to fatal poisoning. This warning comes from the Australian Food …

The Arctic region, long regarded with wonder, is now exhibiting alarming changes that have raised significant concerns among scientists. Recent data indicates that temperatures in parts of the Arctic soared …

A state-wide ban on line-fishing for the eastern blue groper, New South Wales’ iconic state fish, has been extended for an additional three years, lasting until March 1, 2028. This …

A current shortage of Sydney funnel-web spiders poses potential risks as the species becomes increasingly active with the onset of autumn, according to experts. The anticipated increase in humidity and …

Recently, astronomers have noted a slight increase in the risk posed by asteroid 2024 YR4, with current estimates suggesting a 2% chance of it colliding with Earth in 2032. However, …

In an extraordinary incident in Chilean Patagonia, kayaker Adrian Simancas found himself briefly engulfed by a humpback whale while paddling with his father, Dell, near the San Isidro Lighthouse in …