While well-documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in ...

A borer from South-East Asia has been killing thousands of trees in Perth, and now the deadly pest is feared to be heading east.

With the winter solstice in the rearview mirror, many Aussie homeowners are looking forward to spring and preparing their garden for new growth. But that comes with warnings over the perils of certain ...

Millions of Aussies are being warned to think twice when using a popular garden product, as it could be infested with a ...

An Australian domestic airline flight has been delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane’s cargo ...

A type of tick originally from East Asia, Haemaphysalis longicornis, also known as the longhorned tick, has been found in ...

More than 35 species of falcons roam the Earth’s skies at present. But there used to be at least three others. Here’s the story of the confirmed falcon species lost to the world forever.

Gazania is more invasive and adaptable than people thought and is now threatening native ecosystems and grain production in Australia.

There are growing concerns the polyphagous shot-hole borer will devastate Western Australia's native forests if it spreads outside Perth.

The Invasive Species Council has warned the decision to end efforts to eradicate the polyphagous shot-hole borer in WA could put the rest of the country at risk.

Australia's unique position as an island with fixed borders and a growing biosecurity threat is enough to make even the most experienced policy director shudder. Eliza is a journalist based in ...