The number of critically endangered orange-bellied parrots arriving at their Tasmanian breeding ground has jumped to 49 – another encouraging sign in the species’ recovery. 14 more of the rare parrots ...

The female black widow is infamous for her venom and sometimes for eating her mate after mating. Her bite contains a powerful neurotoxin, which can be very painful to humans, though not usually fatal.

Dark Mofo will return to Hobart next winter, transforming the city into a mid-winter celebration from June 11 to 22. The announcement follows last year’s festival, which drew more than 50,000 ...