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Mar
15
2026

Dr Kenya Fernandes: Australian Wildflower Honey and the Surprising Fight Against Bacteria

Animals, Natural Sciences, Science, Science & Medicine

Honey has been used for healing for thousands of years, and new Australian research suggests there may be strong science ...

Mar
15
2026

Ruby Ekkel: Punch the Monkey, Lonely Zoo Animals and Why They Move Us

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences, Popular Culture

A macaque named Punch sitting alone with a stuffed toy has sparked global heartbreak online. Ruby Ekkel explores why animals ...

Mar
15
2026

Sean Dooley: Rat Poisons Killing Australia’s Birds

Animals, Natural Sciences

Rat bait might seem like a quick solution to pests, but powerful rodenticides can move up the food chain and ...

Feb
22
2026

Rachael Lance: Two Decades of Earth Hour and Why It Still Matters

Animals, Environment

As Earth Hour marks two decades, the scale of environmental loss can feel overwhelming. Rachael Lance explains what is happening ...

Feb
22
2026

Luke Hausler: A Rare Giraffe Birth at Melbourne Zoo

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences, Popular Culture

For the first time in nearly two decades, a giraffe calf has been born at Melbourne Zoo. Luke Hausler shares ...

Feb
4
2026

Sean Dooley: How Birds Cope in Extreme Heat

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences

Heatwaves do not just test people. They also push birds to their limits. Sean Dooley explains how extreme heat affects ...

Jan
17
2026

Associate Professor Erin Smith: Grieving the Loss of a Pet

Animals, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Pets, Psychology

Pet loss is often minimised, yet the grief can be profound and long-lasting. Associate Professor Erin Smith explains why these ...

Jan
2
2026

Lydia Whiteway: Three New Cheetahs Arrive at Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Environment, Travel

Werribee Open Range Zoo has welcomed three new cheetahs for summer, each with their own personality and story. Keeper Lydia ...

Dec
14
2025

Katie Miers: Elephant Roi-Yim’ At Werribee Open Range Zoo

Animals, Environment, Natural Sciences

At Werribee Open Range Zoo, young elephant Roi-Yim is taking an important step toward adulthood, spending more time with his ...

Dec
14
2025

Dr Paul Cunningham: Ready Vet Go’s XMAS SAFE Checklist

Animals, Natural Sciences, Pets

Christmas food, decorations and celebrations can pose unexpected risks for pets, sending many straight to emergency vets. Nic from Ready ...