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Aussie who died from rare bat lyssavirus identified

The Australian man who died after being bitten by a bat has been identified, with his devastated wife now raising questions about how the situation took such a tragic turn.

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Craig Nolte from Ballina in NSW died after he was bitten by a bat.

Illegal holiday shack built in protected national park

Eighteen people have been fined over the ‘private playground’ complete with solar panels and a barbecue area.

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The unauthorised off-grid hut built deep inside Curtis Island National Park, featuring solar panels and a BBQ area.

Terrifying moment as nine-year-old boy shot during hunting trip

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A child has been hospitalised after he was shot during a hunting trip in remote NSW.

Zoo owner refutes ex-employee’s claims about horrific lion attack

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A woman who lost her arm after being mauled by a lion at Darling Downs Zoo has been identified as the sister of the tourist attraction’s owner.

New details about teacher mauled by lion emerge

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Joanne Cabban, 46, remains in hospital after the lion attack at Darling Downs Zoo.

Close call with cassowaries sparks urgent warning

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Close call: A young girl flees the large cassowary.