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WORLD’S BIGGEST RELEASE OF RARE SEAHORSES in Sydney’s waters
The reintroduction of over hundreds of endangered White’s Seahorses into the waters of Australia is one of the largest releases of captive-bred seahorses in history! Numbers of these fairy-like…
War Declared on Feral Goats as Invasive Species
Feral goats’ numbers are ballooning into the millions! They are now in the top 5 of the worst invasive species in Australia! Feral goats are found in every…
ZOMBIE-LIKE WOUNDS of a FLESH EATING DISEASE Spreading in Australia – The Buruli Ulcer
Flesh eating bacteria that can cause serious wound infections, may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie! This meat eating Buruli Ulcer is now on the rise…
SNAKES are DOUBLING in size- Crucial warning to Aussies to be on alert!
The size of snakes is changing! Doubling in size means double the danger, double the amount of venom in a bite. Snake catchers have warned that the higher…
STARLINK INVASION! – Campsites Feature a ‘SKY FULL OF SATELLITES’
The presence of small white dishes at campsites, suggests a growing trend as Aussie travellers embrace a new lifestyle. This new gadget taking the scene by storm is…
DINGO ATTACK – Should we be worried when visiting Australia?
Dingo attack is on the increase as Dingos use humans as prey. The recent clashes between humans and native Dingoes on K’gari (Fraser Island) have highlighted how extremely…
RED FIRE ANT INVASION for New South Wales – a SERIOUS Problem FOR EVERYBODY IN Australia
With a STING that burns like you have been SET ON FIRE, these potentially deadly Red Fire Ants are spreading to New South Wales from Queensland! The control…
EXCRUCIATING PAIN RISK- if DEADLY BOX JELLYFISH reach Sydney Beaches!
Tourists and Aussies alike are being warned about deadly Box Jellyfish arriving in new Australia waters, as they migrate South even as far as Sydney. The threat of…
DEADLY TIGER SNAKES EVOLVE With GIANT JAWS – Faster than you could ever imagine!
Australia’s own SNAKE ISLAND in Western Australia is overrun with large Tiger Snakes that have evolved giant jaws to feed on seabirds! This could be your worst nightmare!These…
BUDGIE SMUGGLERS are BACK ON Australian Beaches – But is it ok or no way?
Budgie Smugglers are making a BIG COMEBACK and they are even more brief than ever! Re-emerging to be on trend, more men are stepping footloose onto the Aussie …
Clever Cockies are Raiding Australian Wheelie Bins!
Australians have a love-hate relationship with Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos. These crafty birds have a capacity to problem solve and have recently become a nuisance by learning to open Wheelie…
Do Australians really eat their KANGAROOS?
Would you eat kangaroo? Whilst the thought of eating kangaroo meat is bizarre to most people the most widely available game in Australia is kangaroo! Amusingly it is…
Horror as Powerful Wedge-tailed Eagles take Lambs
There is something prehistoric about seeing something big and fierce-looking- and for a gentle lamb this is petrifying! When lambing season starts in Australia, a predator from the…
Fears Avian Flu Will Wipe Out the Australian Black Swan – and start the next pandemic!
The Covid-19 pandemic has become more under control, but the avian influenza or bird flu has showed no signs of slowing down! As birds migrate from the north…
A Booming SNAKE PLAGUE is Sweeping Parts of Australia! – How to STOP SNAKES coming into your Home and Garden
Snake numbers have boomed amid recent flooding! Farmers in flooded parts of the nation, are warning of a snake plague now the warm weather is here. The nation’s…
CANE TOAD NIGHTMARE! – A significant risk found close to Sydney
Increasingly a problem in Australia, packed with poison and highly adaptable, the invasive Cane Toad, has failed to be stopped advancing its frontiers! Experts are now on alert…
Will Australia Run Out of Oysters at Christmas? – Growers fear they won’t meet the high demand!
Australia’s favourite oysters will be harder to find on menus this season! Once plentiful, oysters may be becoming a rare delicacy due to a warming climate and extreme…
Grave Warning to Australians – Climate Change Diseases are Accelerating
Australians have been warned to brace themselves for even more new and emerging diseases and viruses to jump from animals to humans. Climate change is deemed the chief…
SUPERWORMS DIGEST PLASTIC! – Can this save us from plastic pollution?
As plastic accumulation escalates scientists across the world are trying to find an environmentally accepted solution to naturally dispose of plastics. Australian scientists in Queensland have found that…
Biosecurity Risk – Foot and Mouth Disease is on Australia’s Doorstep
Catastrophic economic impact threatens Australia’s Livestock industries as the risk of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) increases with emergence and rapid spread of FDM in Indonesia The strongest…
AUSTRALIA ON ALERT! – as a Biosecurity Emergency tries to stop a deadly HONEYBEE PATHOGEN
Australia is bracing itself as the bee honey industry is being threatened by the spread of the bloodthirsty Varroa mite parasite and goodbye to bees! All beekeepers are…
TERROR as Crocodiles Rule returns to Australia’s Northern Territory
From near extinction to more than 100,000 in the Northern Territory, one of the world’s deadliest predators on the planet has SNAPPED BACK! The population increase of these…
The Noisy Miner Problem – Are they a Native Nuisance or just Birds Behaving Badly?
The problem lies in the fact that Noisy Miners are unpleasantly aggressive to all other creatures and even to each other. As possibly Australia’s most hated bird they…
Australia’s Shocking Puppy Farm Problem – What are the issues?
The sudden demand for puppy companions during the Covid lockdown has increased the wealth of dishonest puppy traders. Yet for many pet owners, it’s not until their dog…
Dangers of Australia’s Extreme Flooding Event 2022 – What are the HAZARDS?
Heavy rainfall has battered Eastern Australia leaving many people in a battle to navigate the hazards of returning to a home that has been flooded Precautions need to…
War over Australia’s Brumbies – Are they a Majestic Animal or Invasive Pest?
Although Wild horses galloping across the rugged bushland epitomises the spirit of freedom in Australian Heritage, the management of the Brumbies has become a controversial and complex discussion.…
Mosquito Invasion has Started in Australia! Are you a Mosquito Magnet?
Mosquito numbers are exploding in Australia and Aussies are being bombarded!These small irritating insects which leave itchy red welts, buzz in your ears and even worse spread disease,…
Befriending Wild Australian Birds- 10 bird attracting basics
Experiencing the delightful presence of Australian birds and even befriending them is one of the pleasures of life here down under. If you have a big heart and…
What Makes Aussies Love their MEAT PIES?
Ever wondered why Aussies love their takeaway Meat Pies so much? Or questioned what their Meat Pie is made from, when you see the dark brown gravy oozing…
10 Australian Small Businesses that Have Survived COVID 19
The arrival of Covid-19 upended people’s lives! Yet a surprising number of Australian businesses have survived and thrived during the pandemic. Meet the businesses that have adapted and…
Australia’s Cannibalistic Mice Plague 2021- Millions of mice are terrorizing residents!
After suffering the worst drought in living memory, bushfires, floods and a pandemic, residents in Eastern Australia are now enduring another natural disaster, a biblical invasion of mice.…
Feral Pigs: Friend or Foe? – The Battle to Control Australia’s Most Destructive Feral Pig Problem
Feral pigs are bad news for Australia! Numbering in the millions these destructive and invasive feral pigs are creating devastation across the continent. These ecological zombies are acting…
Australia’s Jurassic World of Ancient volcanoes
The secret world of Australia’s ancient volcanoes is often now hidden by their remnants which look like regular hills. These now extinct volcanoes are part of an epic…
AUSTRALIA’S CAT KILLER PROBLEM – Why is Australia at war with Feral Cats?
Feral cats are public enemy number one in Australia! Other than Antarctica, Australia is the only continent on Earth where the animals evolved without cats, making all native…
What the devil? Tasmanian devils have made a return to mainland Australia!
Once abundant on mainland Australia, it is thought that the Tasmanian devil disappeared a millennia ago. Now, thanks to a reintroduction effort, 26 of these tiny terrors are…
Termites are in my house! What can I do?
There is nothing more unnerving than discovering termites or termite damage in your home. All you want to do is get rid of them! How long the termites…
Beware! Meet Australia’s Most Dangerous Spiders
It is true, Australia has some of the most venomous spiders in the world! Many visitors to our shores have been more than a little worried about their…
Save Money and Camp for Free in Australia
Opportunities for free camping in Australia are many so if you are thinking of hitting the road and want to save big money, read on! Thousands of free…
On the move due to COVID-19. Is Lifestyle migration possible?
Australians working from home in the COVID-19 pandemic, has paved the way for people to move out of cities and take their jobs with them. Staff and employers…
TICK SEASON WARNING! Why are ticks a big problem in Australia?
As the weather warms up, it is more important than ever to make sure you and your furry friends are protected against ticks. Tick paralysis is a serious…
Best whale watching spots in NSW
The moving spectacle of thousands of Humpbacks, Southern Right and other whale species is something we should all experience at least once in a lifetime. You will find…
Who is using Zoom in Australia and with what caution?
Right now, Australia has become a Zoom world! Even if you had never used Zoom as a video software platform, in this pandemic it is likely you have…
Tips to Avoid Animal Collisions on Australia’s Roads – ‘A Tsunami of Roads’
As lockdown restrictions ease across Australia, regional drivers are being warned to look out for wildlife when returning to the roads. Not only have these animals had less…
The Rise of Plant-based meat in Australia
Plant based meat is taking off in Australia with supermarkets, fast food chains and restaurants coming on board. Demand has soared as consumers add plant-based protein to their…
10 Epic BBQ spots in Australia
Embrace your inner Aussie and experience the great Aussie lifestyle in some of the best BBQ spots around Australia. The love affair with the outdoor grill is so…
The 10 Best Zoos in Australia
Are you wanting something exotic and fun to visit? Then check out some of Australia’s Zoos which have the edge and make the top 10 list! Australian zoos…
Coronavirus myths and questions answered for New South Wales
As Australians start to adapt to the new normal and embrace the restrictions there is still confusion in some aspects of their lives. Between health advice, social distancing…
Fight Fire with Fire – Aboriginals and Bushfires
Australia is known for its bushfires, but with the reduction of back burning, intense drought and a heatwave, this summer’s catastrophic fires have been off the scale! This…