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NewsYahoo News Australia'Absurd' product trialled in Japanese vending machines: 'Ethically wrong'
The company selling the controversial product plans to expand to 100 machines across Japan. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaGoPro captures Aussie swimmer’s ‘freak’ encounter in shark-infested waters
Underwater footage shared exclusively with Yahoo News shows swimmers interacting with a rare whale in South Australia. See the video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTerrified beachgoers flee amid fears of a mass shark attack
Shocking footage has captured the moment swimmers screamed in terror. Watch it here.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTourist's close call with massive humpback whale slammed: 'Not ok'
A woman on board said she was so close she could almost 'touch it'. Watch the heart-stopping – and controversial –video here.
NewsYahoo News Australia'What jumped?' Man's mysterious creature find on old VHS sparks debate
A 30-year -ld video tape has sparked a heated debate over what is pictured jumping out of the water. Watch the clip.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWhale calf's heartbreaking struggle tangled in Queensland shark net
Harrowing video shows a mother whale and her calf tangled in a Queensland shark net on Friday morning.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaTragedy as 200 whales die on Aussie beach: 'HORRIFIC SCENES'
Authorities have confirmed that almost 200 of the 230 pilot whales stranded off Tasmania's west coast have died. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaHorrific scene found on Aussie beach: 'Simply tragic'
Authorities are investigating after making a devastating discovery in waters off Tasmania. Find out more.
BusinessYahoo News AustraliaShipping company reroutes ships to save endangered whale
With shipping traffic expected to grow by 1200 per cent over the next 30 years, the move could be a lifeline for the whales.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaWhale calf trapped in shark nets off Queensland coast: 'Beyond a joke'
It's the 10th whale to be caught this migration season and a leading environmentalist has labelled the shark net program 'a dangerous lie'.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSeventh migrating whale caught in Queensland's controversial shark nets
The incident has prompted renewed calls for the shark nets to be removed. Find out more.
ScienceYahoo News AustraliaThreat to $100 million whale tourism industry identified
Climate change could see whales flee a tourist hotspot, ridding the region of a lucrative industry. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaDistressing video sees boat collide with whale off WA coast
A distressing video filmed off the coast of Western Australia has sparked a desperate plea from marine experts. Watch the video.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAnother whale trapped in same Queensland shark net: 'Traumatising'
There are growing calls for the Queensland government to remove its shark nets after a third whale became trapped off the Gold Coast this week.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaQueensland's 'outdated' shark nets entangle two migrating whales
Critics of Queensland's shark control program are calling for the nets to be urgently removed as rescuers try to free the entangled whales.
NewsYahoo News Australia'Embarrassing': Whale with calf tangled in Queensland shark nets
Conservationists are urging the Queensland government to drop the controversial shark net program after another whale became tangled.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaAncient whale dies of 'very rare' cause: 'You almost take a step back'
While plastic regularly kills whales in the Phillipines, this 70-year-old male died of something less common. See out what investigators found.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSwimmers' incredible encounter with whales off Bondi Beach: ‘Pure joy’
Ocean swimmers at Bondi had a Monday morning they will never forget when they swam eye to eye with a pair of humpback whales. See the incredible pictures.
NewsYahoo Finance AUInvestigation underway as huge 18m whale washes up on remote beach
See photos of the operation underway after the mature sperm whale washed up on the tropical beach.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaShooters brag about killing rare Australian animal: 'Shot it for the skin'
Albino kangaroos are often targeted by commercial shooters due to their rare colouring, and receive no special government protection. Find out more.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaSurprising winner of Australia’s Best Beach revealed
Australia's best beach has been revealed, but it wasn't always known for its pristine waters. Find out why it has topped this year's list.
NewsYahoo News AustraliaOil giant Shell's 'concerning' proposal sparks fears for dolphins, whales
Conservationists warn that Shell's seismic testing could devastate marine life off South Africa's coast. Find out why.
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 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.
