The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year competition returns for 2025, featuring 50 remarkable native species vying for the coveted title. Discover the contenders and make your voice heard in this celebration of Australia's extraordinary avian diversit
Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.
In a stunning upset, Australia's 'feathered wrecking ball' - the pheasant coucal - has bulldozed its way to Bird of the Year victory, leaving traditional favourites in its dust and sparking both celebration and bewilderment among bird enthusiasts.
A vulnerable pensioner died in squalid conditions after his step-son, entrusted as his carer, abandoned him without food or proper care in their Kent home.
Shocking investigation reveals care home CEO up for national honour while company faces allegations of severe patient neglect and safety failures across multiple facilities.
Discover the breathtaking winning images from Bird Photographer of the Year 2025, showcasing extraordinary avian behaviour and stunning wildlife photography from around the globe.
Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird, now 91, reflects on his childlike passion for the sport, his famous friendships, and why he'll never truly retire from the game he adores.
New government data reveals devastating declines in UK wild bird populations, with species like greenfinches and swifts in catastrophic freefall, prompting urgent conservation warnings.
The cricketing world mourns the loss of Harold 'Dickie' Bird, the iconic umpire who passed away peacefully at 91. Remembered for his humour and fairness, tributes flood in from across the sport.
Seagulls in Edinburgh are using sophisticated techniques learned from their counterparts in Japan to outsmart bin defences, creating a city-wide nuisance and fascinating scientists.
US parents charged with child abuse after six infants discovered in a padlocked storage unit. Police reveal horrifying details of the neglect case that has shocked the nation.
The prestigious Australian Bird of the Year 2025 poll is now open! Discover the incredible nominees, from the majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle to the clever Australian Magpie, and cast your vote to crown Australia's most beloved avian icon.
Discover the astonishing vocal talents of the common UK starling, a garden bird that can perfectly mimic everything from ringtones to car alarms, and learn how to attract this feathered mimic to your own backyard.
Liza Lindsay, an Indiana mother, faces murder charges after her severely disabled daughter, Caleigh, was found dead in squalid conditions. A tragic story of alleged neglect and systemic failure.
Transform your garden into a thriving sanctuary for UK birds with these expert-backed, natural methods. Discover the best plants, feeders, and water sources to support local wildlife year-round.
Expert reveals five crucial, easy-to-implement tips to safeguard garden birds from predators and create a thriving sanctuary. Learn how to provide safe food, water, and shelter to boost local bird populations.
Ruth M. Miller, a 41-year-old Amish mother from Ohio, has been charged with multiple counts of child endangerment after authorities discovered her seven children living in squalid, hazardous conditions. The deeply disturbing case has sent shockwaves throu
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
A heartbreaking case unfolds in West London as the parents of two-year-old Emmanuel Haro are charged with his murder after police discovered his remains in their Ealing flat, following a month-long search.
Australia confirms its first major outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu. As UK authorities ramp up biosecurity, we examine the global implications and the urgent measures being taken to protect farms and wildlife.
A New York family is demanding answers after their beloved dog, Romeo, was found dead following a short stay at a local boarding facility. A police investigation is now underway into allegations of severe neglect and a potential cover-up by the kennel own
A Maine mother faces serious charges after her three-year-old son drowned in a river and her one-year-old infant was discovered with severe injuries in a case of alleged neglect.
A heartwarming tale of survival in rural Victoria as a pet Indian myna bird, 'Desi Bird', is miraculously reunited with his owners after a two-day disappearance and a dramatic rescue from a tree hollow.
A tragic case in Pennsylvania sees an Amish father charged after his two-year-old son drowned. The father reportedly refused to allow a neighbour to rescue the child, citing a test of faith.
Deputy Labour Leader Angela Rayner faces fresh controversy as constituents in Stockport complain she's an 'absentee MP' neglecting local issues, including overgrown trees damaging properties, while questions about her past council house sale linger.
A disabled woman was allegedly abandoned in her wheelchair outside a US medical facility, sparking outrage and raising serious questions about patient care standards and disability rights.
Cherie Walker and Dustin Walker have been sentenced to prison after their newborn daughter was discovered in squalid conditions, malnourished and surrounded by drug paraphernalia in a shocking case of child neglect in the UK.
Shocking neglect as Maria Hermilia Murrieta, 76, is left for two days on a cold hospital floor in Peru without a bed, food, or water. Her family's desperate plea exposes a healthcare system in crisis.
A toddler was discovered alone on a pavement in California, leading to the arrest of both parents on child neglect charges. Shocking details emerge.
A shocking congressional investigation reveals systemic medical neglect and preventable deaths within the US for-profit prison healthcare system, prompting calls for urgent reform.