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Australia’s top sunscreen brands accused of misleading labelling

The consumer watchdog has taken major legal action against one of the world’s biggest sunscreen makers for misleading Aussie shoppers.

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Legal action targets Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic over ‘reef friendly’ claims.

Beetles with backpacks: the future of disaster rescue is crawling closer

Scientists turn the small creatures into living robots helping to find survivors in disaster zones.

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7NEWS reporter Laura Dymock with a ‘living robot’ beetle — guided by a microchip to navigate disaster zones using its natural skills.

Dramatic operation to rescue dolphin trapped in creek

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A member of the public spotted the dolphin stranded and pushed it back into the water sparking fears something was seriously wrong.

Heartwarming whale act documented in new research

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Researchers have filmed killer whales biting off kelp and placing it onto the back of another whale. (AP PHOTO)

Entangled young humpback whale freed in dramatic rescue

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Rescuers raced for two hours to reach a young humpback whale, cutting away ropes and buoys before it swam free.

Massive beach clean-up uncovers tonnes of rubbish and a message in a bottle

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Message in a bottle found during Australia’s largest remote beach cleanup.