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COVID huntVideoThai scientists catch bats to trace virus origins

Researchers in Thailand have been trekking though the countryside to catch bats in their caves in an effort to trace the murky origins of the coronavirus.

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Shock allegationsPremium
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Ex-Liberal MP and son face farm animal cruelty charges

Former Liberal MP Nigel Hallett and his son Michael are facing dozens of serious allegations of animal cruelty at Mr Hallett’s Wheatbelt farms.

Cally Dupe

‘We couldn’t wait’Crikey! Bindi Irwin reveals baby joy

Bindi Irwin has revealed she and husband Chandler Powell are expecting their first child early next year.

Footage emergesPremiumNew reports of brutal cattle treatment in Indonesia

The live export industry is helping the regulator with an investigation into allegations Australian cattle are being brutally slaughtered in Indonesia.

Jenne Brammer

Oh snap!VideoNT film star’s thrilling new role

The Northern Territory’s most famous actor will be back on the big screen next month as the star of an international box office cult thriller.

Natasha Emeck

Whale whackCommentsPremiumRepeat of ‘freak incident’ as swimmer hurt by humpback

Another person has been injured by a humpback whale on Ningaloo Reef — just days after a woman was left with crushed ribs from an encounter with the ocean giant.

Daryna Zadvirna

‘Freak incident’VideoCommentsPremiumWhale swim firm continues tours but changes promised

The operator of a Ningaloo whale swimming experience where a woman was seriously injured after being hit by humpback’s tail has defended its safety record and vowed to continue running its tours.

Rourke Walsh

VIP ACCESSPenguin Island to reopen to visitors next month

With the hard border still in effect, locals won’t have to share the area with the tourists who usually flock there —— and the penguins are happy about the prospect of a fresh batch of happy feet.

Jake Dietsch

Flying finsCommentsPremiumSwimmers ‘helpless’ as humpback ‘flung man into air’

Snorkellers have described the terrifying moment a humpback whale used its powerful fins to send a man flying out of the ocean and charge at swimmers on Ningaloo Reef on Saturday.

Sarah Steger

Suspected dognappingPremiumMad dach to find ‘dognapped’ Kalgoorlie pups

A curious tale of two small dogs who went missing in a suspected dognapping has had a happy ending, with the pair found safe and well on a remote mining lease 100km from their home.

Kelsey Reid

‘Freak accident’VideoPremiumDid whale attack diver off WA coast to shield calf?

A humpback whale that struck a woman with its tail during a diving tour in WA’s north was showing “classic defensive actions” and was likely trying to protect its young calf, the tour operator says.

Daryna Zadvirna, Kate Ryan & Caitlyn Rintoul

Freak accidentCommentsPremiumSwimming with whales ‘an accident waiting to happen’

A whale expert says a ‘freak’ incident where a woman was crushed by humpbacks during a diving tour in WA’s north was predicted when the tourism trial was launched four years ago.

Daryna Zadvirna, Kate Ryan and Caitlyn Rintoul

Swim stuntVideoMan charged over Sydney Zoo prank

A NSW man has been charged after he allegedly ignored warning signs and entered Sydney Zoo's aquarium, where he got up close and personal with the fish.

Pet gets virusVideoCat tests positive for coronavirus in UK

The UK government says a pet cat has tested positive for the coronavirus and that the animal likely contracted COVID-19 from its owners.

Alistair Smout

‘he died in agony’VideoPremiumHorror after Gosnells man finds dog fatally strangled

A distraught pet owner who found his dog strangled with a cord and electrical tape in his backyard shed has pleaded for the culprit to hand themselves into police.

Daryna Zadvirna & Ben Downie

Freak accidentTeenage girl critical after being trampled by cow

A teenage girl is fighting for her life after being crushed by a cow.

Sonia Kohlbacher

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Wild claimsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Network has ‘no knowledge’ of Barnett reality show

Sky UK has denied it is making a new reality show about Sam Barnett, son of former Premier Colin Barnett, soon after the developer claimed he had bought two tigers from the zoo featured in Tiger King.

John Flint

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How former Premier’s son’s tall tiger tale unravelled

Sam Barnett has admitted his plan to buy two tigers from the zoo made famous by Netflix’s Tiger King was just a ‘publicity stunt’ — here’s how his big cat claims were torn apart.

John Flint and Ben Downie

Tiger talesVideoPremiumFormer Premier’s son admits Tiger King lie

Sam Barnett’s two Sumatran tigers were a figment of his wild imagination, the son of ex-Premier Colin Barnett, has confessed.

John Flint and Ben Downie

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Tiger King star rips apart Barnett’s big cat claims

The owner of the private zoo in Netflix smash-hit documentary Tiger King denies selling tigers to WA developer Sam Barnett. WATCH LOWE’S EXTRAORDINARY MESSAGE TO BARNETT HERE.

John Flint

WATCH THE SHOCKING FOOTAGEVideoPremiumThe terrifying moment a great white attacks a boat

A Perth fisherman has risked life and limb to record a dangerous encounter with a great white shark during an unforgettable trip off Fremantle’s coastline. SEE THE SHOCKING FOOTAGE.

Caitlyn Rintoul & Emily Baker

First picturesPremiumWildlife manager at centre of hunting scandal emerges

A Department of Parks and Wildlife district manager under fire after images of him posing with dead safari animals in Africa emerged last week has been spotted outside his Esperance office.

Sarah Steger

Only in AustraliaVideoMan fights off snake while driving at 70mph

A Queensland man survived a terrifying encounter with a deadly eastern brown snake, fighting the monster off while driving 110 kph along a highway.

Barking madPremiumPuppy scams rampant as WA dog lovers cop a ruff deal

West Aussies coughed up $26,000 last month after being fooled by dodgy advertisements, spending anywhere from $150 to an eye-watering $5000 for a dog that never has its day.

Ben O'Shea

Ben O'SheaInside Cover Editor

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