A scientist hopes to learn more about the exact age of the iconic record-breaking saltwater crocodile Cassius, believed to be up to 120 years old, after the croc died at the weekend.
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Serial home invader loses finger after being bitten by victim in his latest attack on Ipswich couple
Cain Dion Sturdy, 37, has been sentenced to six years after pleading guilty to armed robbery with violence, break and enter while armed, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle in the District Court in Ipswich on Monday.
Photo shows A selfie of a man.Rocket launching complex on SA coast given final approval despite environmental concerns
Years of community protesting hasn't stopped SA's planning minister granting final approval to allow the company behind a rocket launching project to continue with its space exploration mission.
Photo shows Coastal scene with road in foreground, ocean and headland to left, and green on right, with rocket, buildings seen in distance'It could have been way worse': Boats help shepherd whale pod out of Hells Gates to avoid mass stranding
Riley Grining was skippering a cruise around Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour on Sunday when he received a call to help stop a pod of pilot whales from stranding themselves on a beach.
Photo shows A pod of pilot whales in the water with a medium-sized cruise vessel alongside them.Fake Facebook accounts spread disinformation during local government elections
"Ridiculous" use of AI and fake social media accounts interfere with local council elections in Victoria.
Photo shows Flaudulent election material.When AI wrongly described this man as a criminal, it thrust him into uncharted legal territory
Unprecedented legal battles are testing if parent companies of tools like ChatGPT can be liable for defamation when innocent people are incorrectly described as criminals.
Photo shows Man seen from mouth down sitting with crossed legs with lap-top in lap. He wears shirt and jeans, and has ginger beard.'It's gotten much worse': Chris enjoys eating outdoors, but not with the bird droppings on benches
Residents in Melbourne's south-east are calling for better signage to discourage people from feeding feral birds.
Photo shows A man sitting at a park benchAustralia is clearly bad at managing population growth and it's time for a plan
If Australia doesn't have a population plan, how will it meet the challenges of coming decades?
Photo shows Several people seen swimming and relaxing at the beach, seen from far awaySouthern right whales are in abundance off Australia's south coast, but new threats have emerged
Scientists say southern right whale numbers have recovered in the Great Australian Bight Marine Park, and are now calling for further protection as they move into new areas.
Photo shows Aerial close up of aqua water, small whale calf on the left next to a larger whale, both with white patches on headsTracking devices uncover quirky behaviour in humpback whales
The Sea World marine rescue crew has had one of their busiest years ever disentangling whales off the east Australian coast, and what happens after they are freed has long been a mystery.
Photo shows Man holds trackerShooting of pet dingoes reignites emotional debate over the animal's place in Australia
They have roamed for thousands of years, their presence woven into the country's culture and ecosystems. But the increasing presence of dingoes in areas where farmers are grazing livestock is creating a complex and emotive challenge.
Photo shows A dingo glances towards the camera in the late afternoon light.
