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Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has warned the Nipah virus is “very rare, but very deadly”, as he revealed Australia is not currently looking to change entry protocols at the border.

One of Australia’s closest neighbours has tightened its airport screening procedures after a deadly virus was detected.

In 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) listed it as a priority pathogen requiring urgent research and development, but ...

Synthetic pheromones may be a promising tool in attracting and culling troublesome crown-of-thorns starfish, which rapidly ...

Discover how Nathaniel Woodcock's drone intervention at a Sydney beach highlights the innovative technologies being employed ...

Record temperatures are scorching parts of Victoria as the mercury soars on the hottest day since Black Saturday.

Kangaroos hopped onto the race course at the Tour Down Under, injuring cyclists but allowing Australian Jay Vine to recover ...

The state is focusing on animals doing the most harm. Ones taken off the 'Dirty Dozen' list include chameleons and the Cuban tree frog.

Experts say the recent spate of shark attacks along the NSW coast is unlikely to deter tourists from our shores, but believe it’s well overdue for renewed awareness around safe swimming at Australian ...

Australia now has the world’s largest coastal drone-surveillance operation and is installing nonlethal traps, or drumlines, ...