Joe Attanasio

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Much like many native species across Australia, bush stone-curlew populations have plummeted in recent decades due to major threats including habitat loss and predation by introduced species such as foxes and cats. While their numbers remain strong in certain parts of Queensland, the birds have all but vanished from southeastern states like NSW and Victoria.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Much like many native species across Australia, bush stone-curlew populations have plummeted in recent decades due to major threats including habitat loss and predation by introduced species such as foxes and cats. While their numbers remain strong in certain parts of Queensland, the birds have all but vanished from southeastern states like NSW and Victoria.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Australians playing in Tuesday night's $70 million Oz Lotto jackpot have been urged to register to ensure they're notified right away after a win, with the life-changing phone call to take place a rapid five minutes after the draw. If players aren't signed up, they risk being left in the dark, officials say. Speaking to Yahoo News, The Lott's Anna Hobdell said the unbelievably lucky $70 million winner will find out their fortune almost instantly on Tuesday if they're registered.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

A group of holidaying Australians received the shock of their lives over the weekend when they arrived at a beach in the country’s south for a swim, only to spot a "massive" four-metre great white shark cruising through the shallows. The group were among many football fans visiting South Australia for the AFL’s annual Gather Round at the weekend — but their beach visit took an unexpected turn when the giant predator appeared just metres from shore.

1 week ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Joe Attanasio

Gutter guards are a popular feature on roofs around the country, with many homeowners installing the devices in a bid to keep things neat and tidy, and free of debris. But, some "people might not know" they can actually create more harm the good, and may even end up costing homeowners more in the long run. This week, a business owner spotted thousands of leaves built up on an Aussie roof with gutter guards.