Key points Nipah virus is a bat-borne virus which was first identified in 1998. It is not present in Australia It can cause ...

When you see claws, teeth and stingers... you might think an animal is as dangerous as it looks! But sometimes looks can be ...

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Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has warned the Nipah virus is “very rare, but very deadly”, as he revealed Australia is not currently looking to change entry protocols at the border.

One of Australia’s closest neighbours has tightened its airport screening procedures after a deadly virus was detected.

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Amid Victoria’s all-time highest temperature, wildlife services worked to protect the state’s animals before more sweltering ...

Kangaroos hopped onto the race course at the Tour Down Under, injuring cyclists but allowing Australian Jay Vine to recover ...

Experts say the recent spate of shark attacks along the NSW coast is unlikely to deter tourists from our shores, but believe it’s well overdue for renewed awareness around safe swimming at Australian ...

Not even a rogue kangaroo could stop Australian Jay Vine from winning his second Tour Down Under as the 2026 race ended with ...

Australia now has the world’s largest coastal drone-surveillance operation and is installing nonlethal traps, or drumlines, ...

Generally, dingoes are considered low risk, but like any wild animal, they can be unpredictable. Experts told the BBC that ...