A 14-year-old boy wakes to the fright of his life when a hungry scrub python coils around his arm, sinking its teeth into his hand. His parents were forced to take action with a plastic platypus, using it to pry open its jaw.
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'Last resort' charity saves sick pets from death
After spending $30,000 to save the life of her rescue dog, Jennifer Hunt started a pet charity to help people afford their vet bills, and has now saved more than 450 pets from being put down.
Sunspots to blame for jellyfish surge, expert says, as warming waters 'rev up' metabolism
A researcher pours water on “emotive” claims that warming seas are spawning an abundance of jellyfish, instead pointing the finger at a correlation with solar activity.
More charges for man who allegedly attacked bus passengers in Brisbane
A man who allegedly assaulted Brisbane bus passengers in separate attacks late last year is charged with two more counts of assault.
'80s scrunchie hair trend proving a hit for drought charity
Alice Baxby wasn’t around to enjoy (endure) the scrunchie hair trend of the 1980s and ’90s, but she’s selling hundreds of the hair ties to help drought-affected families.
Meet the celebrity cockatiel making money from his silly YouTube videos
A silly YouTube video was all it took to propel Brisbane pet bird Alex into social media fame. More than 15 million views later, the celebrity cockatiel is a certified star with his own line of merchandise.
Suffering through a pesky fly problem? You're not alone
People finding themselves overwhelmed by the common household fly this summer are being told their sentiments are warranted, with experts blaming the country’s unrelenting heat.
Nazism in Australia has a long history. Here's the short version
For almost as long as there have been Nazis, there have been Nazis in Australia — including some high-profile names you might recognise.
Heatwave expected to peak over the coming days
With extreme heatwave conditions predicted for the end of the week, experts warn that even fit, healthy people will need to take precautions to keep cool when the temperatures soar.
What conditions now apply to sex offender Robert Fardon?
Serial sex offender Robert John Fardon was released from prison in 2013 and has been moving about the community under strict conditions for years, so what do the new conditions mean?