Michael Dahlstrom

1 day ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Michael Dahlstrom

On a Thursday afternoon Jetstar flight, just minutes after meals were eaten, an attendant pushing a trolley asked passengers to separate their rubbish. “Jetstar aims to recycle as much as possible,” the employee said. In Australia, it’s a legal requirement passengers follow directions from flight crews, so everyone dutifully decoupled their beer bottles, Pringles packets, noodle boxes and forks.

1 day ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Michael Dahlstrom

Australian children had been playing at a popular playground, completely unaware that a massive crocodile was living in a nearby waterway. Images supplied by Queensland’s Department of Environment show the 3.4-metre-long salty being hauled from wetlands at Ingham in the state’s far north. Although the large reptile was simply existing in its natural environment, the 110-hectare Tyto Wetlands, it was targeted for removal because it was dangerously close to the playground and recreational reserve.

3 days ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Michael Dahlstrom

A metre-long venomous snake was spotted crossing a busy road and heading east towards Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach. It was the second of two incredible reptile discoveries made by a Sydney-based reptile catcher on Wednesday. Local resident Tim was driving down Old South Head Road, a busy stretch that intersects the beachside mecca with the nation’s most expensive suburb Bellevue Hill.

3 days ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Michael Dahlstrom

Devastating photos show how a severe 12-month weather event, on the back of the soaring cost of living, has led to an animal welfare crisis. RSPCA inspectors in Victoria have reported a 37 per cent spike in animal cruelty reports directly related to horses as feed becomes scarce due to record low rainfall. A staggering 800 animal cruelty tip-offs relating to 8,100 horses have been received this financial year.

3 days ago | nz.news.yahoo.com | Michael Dahlstrom

An Aussie man has been busted trying to sell $20,000 worth of historical items he found inside a national park. Authorities believe the avid metal detectorist collected 25 artefacts over 10 years, including musket balls that could date back to the 18th century. Queensland’s department of environment (DETSI) was alerted to the illegal sale by a member of the public after the items were listed online.