A team of scientists has tracked the flight path of Tasmanian boobook owls across Bass Strait, revealing they fly directly through areas earmarked for major offshore wind farms.
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Celebrity dolphin may have been friend's 'wingman'
In rare evidence for alliance-forming behaviour beyond humans, a famous Queensland dolphin may have formed a "wingman" relationship with a friend.
Photo shows A dolphin with its nose sticking out of the water'Creative outlet' for soldiers producing game-changing inventions
A soldier's brainwave has the potential to help provide a cheap, easy-to-replicate solution to the global IV fluids crisis, and other army personnel are being encouraged to get creative too.
Photo shows a man in a camo uniform holds two transparent plastic bagsWhat you might not know about the seagull stealing your chips
Seagulls can get a bad rap for their chip-thieving exploits but there is more to them than meets the eye.
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Photo shows A silver gull standing on wet sand with its reflection underneath it and blurred apartment towers behind it.Rare whale shark pre-mating ritual spotted for the first time
Researchers spotted the unique behaviour amongst the endangered species at Ningaloo Reef, and believe the "hassling" from males could be keeping female whale sharks away from the site.
Photo shows A whale shark swimming on its own underwater in the ocean.'Pent up' demand as Indonesia ban on iPhone 16 sales continues
Hardball tactics resulted in Apple pledging to invest $US1 billion in Indonesia, after the sales of iPhone 16 smartphones were banned for not having enough locally manufactured components.
Photo shows A young woman wearing a headscarf uses her smartphoneScientists say fire-loving Tasmanian blue gums not to blame for LA fires
The flammable Tasmanian blue gum has caused friction among Californians in the past for its role in wildfires. Scientists say the fire-loving tree is one factor in a complex story of climate change.
Photo shows David BowmanRare snakes worth 'up to $50k' seized at remote Queensland roadblock
Rangers have released six threatened snakes back to the wild after alleged poachers were stopped at a remote roadblock. Authorities say organised international syndicates are in the market for native wildlife across the country.
Photo shows rangers releasing green snakes into the bushGolfers warned as crocs set up home between holes at Queensland course
While every golfer aims to avoid water on a golf course, players at a popular and picturesque course in Rockhampton's croc country have some terrifying motivation to pick up their game.
Photo shows Man standing next to water in the sun whilst leaning on a golf cart.Weed-infested 'enchanted forest' restored to former natural glory
For years, influencers and photographers flocked to a suburban wetland in Perth's north to snap pictures of the "magical" scene. The site was covered in noxious weeds, which have now been removed to let the native environment thrive.
Photo shows A female and male in a wedding dress and suit standing in a wild green garden that looks enchanted.Sydney high schooler allegedly created explicit deepfakes of female students
A Sydney high school senior has been referred to police by the NSW Department of Education for allegedly creating explicit deepfake pornographic images of his fellow students.
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