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15
2026
Dr Kenya Fernandes: Australian Wildflower Honey and the Surprising Fight Against Bacteria
Honey has been used for healing for thousands of years, and new Australian research suggests there may be strong science ...
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15
2026
Ruby Ekkel: Punch the Monkey, Lonely Zoo Animals and Why They Move Us
A macaque named Punch sitting alone with a stuffed toy has sparked global heartbreak online. Ruby Ekkel explores why animals ...
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15
2026
Sean Dooley: Rat Poisons Killing Australia’s Birds
Rat bait might seem like a quick solution to pests, but powerful rodenticides can move up the food chain and ...
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22
2026
Rachael Lance: Two Decades of Earth Hour and Why It Still Matters
As Earth Hour marks two decades, the scale of environmental loss can feel overwhelming. Rachael Lance explains what is happening ...
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22
2026
Luke Hausler: A Rare Giraffe Birth at Melbourne Zoo
For the first time in nearly two decades, a giraffe calf has been born at Melbourne Zoo. Luke Hausler shares ...
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4
2026
Sean Dooley: How Birds Cope in Extreme Heat
Heatwaves do not just test people. They also push birds to their limits. Sean Dooley explains how extreme heat affects ...
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17
2026
Associate Professor Erin Smith: Grieving the Loss of a Pet
Pet loss is often minimised, yet the grief can be profound and long-lasting. Associate Professor Erin Smith explains why these ...
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2
2026
Lydia Whiteway: Three New Cheetahs Arrive at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Werribee Open Range Zoo has welcomed three new cheetahs for summer, each with their own personality and story. Keeper Lydia ...
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14
2025
Katie Miers: Elephant Roi-Yim’ At Werribee Open Range Zoo
At Werribee Open Range Zoo, young elephant Roi-Yim is taking an important step toward adulthood, spending more time with his ...
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Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 8:33 — 11.7MB)
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14
2025
Dr Paul Cunningham: Ready Vet Go’s XMAS SAFE Checklist
Christmas food, decorations and celebrations can pose unexpected risks for pets, sending many straight to emergency vets. Nic from Ready ...
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