
New jumping Jotus spider found in NSW backyard, mailed alive to Melbourne
When Amanda De George came across a “pretty” little spider sitting on her recycling bin, she had no idea it was a...

Correct portion sizes and planning your grocery trips key to avoiding food waste
Australians are overbuying, overcooking and overeating, which is leading to high volumes of food waste and increasing waistlines, dietitians and chefs have...

Kids now spending more time online than watching TV
Children now spend more time on the internet than watching television, according to a survey of young Australians aged six to 13....

UV exposure causing serious eye disease and damage in children, doctors warn
When Victoria Hill’s daughter Phoebe complained about sore, itchy and bloodshot eyes this summer, the Sydney mum thought it was an allergic...

Hutchence, Farriss to be inducted into Hall of Fame
In 1968, an 11-year-old Michael Hutchence recorded his first song. It was Jingle Bells for a singing Santa Claus Christmas doll while...

Rare find in Sydney sea slug census excites scientists
The highly elusive Macleay’s spurilla, which has not been seen around Sydney Harbour for years, has been found during the city’s second...

Scientists discover new ‘rainbow’ Cape York graceful tree frog
Dr Jodi Rowley still remembers the first time she came across an unusual-looking so-called “graceful tree frog” when she visited the forests...

National database to keep pets ‘under surveillance’
The first national program to track disease and disorders in companion pets is being established and will allow vets and pet owners...

Kanye meets Kanye: stand-off with singer over mural
Artist has put a $100,000 price tag for Kanye West to have kissing mural painted over.