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NewsYahoo News AustraliaMap reveals major problem on Australia's beaches
Ten years of data has been collected by researchers looking to tackle marine debris. Find out the worst affected regions and where the rubbish is coming from.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWoman's 'disgraceful' find on popular Queensland beach
A Cairns local made a horrifying discovery whilst walking along the beach. See if you can spot it here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaMystery over blob found at Queensland beach – do you know what it is?
It was found washed up on a Queensland beach, but do you have any clue as to what it is?
NewsYahoo News AustraliaNew Zealand struck by strong 5.3 magnitude earthquake
More than 17,000 residents from New Zealand's North and South Islands have reported feeling extreme to weak tremors. Find out more about the quake.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThreatened species revealed as victims of devastating oil disaster
Thousands have helped to clean up a 570,000 litre oil leak that is impacting wildlife across California. See the images here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaBeachgoers watch as young whale trapped in shark nets just metres offshore
Conservationists were angered after a young humpback whale was entangled by Queensland's controversial shark nets. Find out what happened next.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWhale pod slaughtered just days after horrific dolphin massacre
Faroe Islands hunters have killed a pod of pilot whales just days after butchering 1500 dolphins. Find out more as the world demands them to stop the slaughters.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Sadistic violence': Sea Shepherd founder's fear after dolphin massacre
Exclusive: Captain Paul Watson is concerned that if authorities do not clamp down on the Faroe Islands dolphin hunters, they will become more violent. Read more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Stuff of nightmares': Children watch on as 1500 dolphins slaughtered
Video has emerged from the Faroe Islands showing the slaughter of close to 1500 dolphins, leading to a global outcry for the annual event to stop. Read more.
ScienceYahoo News Australia'Thought it was dead': TikToker's startling find on beach
A man was shocked to discover an Antarctic animal on the shores of a South Australian beach. See the amazing footage.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaHow 'warm blob' east of Australia is causing Chile's megadrought
The megadrought is the result of heat from a blob of water in the ocean thousands of kilometres away from Chile. Read more about the phenomenon.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Like razor blades': Push to scrap 'barbaric' shark nets
The program has been slammed as 'barbaric' and 'cruel' - and there are now renewed calls to overhaul the system. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDramatic rescue underway after whale caught in nets off Gold Coast
The whale became entangled off the coast of Coolangatta. Crews are at the scene working to free the large mammal. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Horrifying': Dolphins killed by government shark net program
Authorities say the nets are used for human safety, but opponents say they're needlessly killing endangered species. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTerrifying moment 394 people found in sinking boat
Hundreds of people were rescued from a sinking ship in international waters over the weekend. Find out how the drama unfolded.
ScienceYahoo News Australia'Brutal': Disturbing Aussie link to $590m black market tradition
It's one of the world's most controversial delicacies, responsible for the 'brutal' deaths of millions of sharks every year. Find out how Australia is involved.
ScienceYahoo News Australia'Insane': World-famous tourist hotspot decimated by toxic crisis
The growing environmental crisis can be seen from space. It is killing wildlife and threatens to cause respiratory problems for beachgoers. Find out what's causing it.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaUNESCO says Great Barrier Reef not 'in danger' despite extensive bleaching
The World Heritage Committee voted on the Reef's future after intense lobbying from Australia's government.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHope turns to heartbreak as New Zealand's baby orca dies
Toa, the “brave wee orca” died at 8:13pm today. Find out what happened.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Call to arms': Environmentalists urge UNESCO to protect Great Barrier Reef
Greenpeace and Australian Marine Conservation Society are calling for the World Heritage area to be listed as 'in danger'. A vote on the Great Barrier Reef's future will be made tonight. Find out the latest.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Height of cruelty': Concern for captive orca's welfare as video surfaces
For over a decade, Kiska has lived alone in her tank. People have described the footage as 'extremely sad'. See what they're talking about.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaThe Great Barrier Reef is at the centre of a huge battle - here's why
The government is mounting a mammoth effort to stop UNESCO from listing the Great Barrier Reef as 'in danger' due to climate change. Find out why the ruling will be important for Australia.
NewsYahoo News Australia‘A hero’: Kiwi teen's remarkable bond with rescued orca
As the search continues along the New Zealand coast for a baby orca's family, his teenage rescuer Ben Norris is helping keep him calm. Read about their incredible story.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaCalls flood in as effort to save lost orca off NZ coast intensifies
Carers have stayed by Toa's side around the clock as New Zealand rallies behind search efforts to find the orca calf's family.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Desperate need': How YOU can help in lost orca search
An orca has become separated from its family off the New Zealand coast. Social media users can help rescuers reunite the calf with its family. Here's how to get involved.
