Bunnings is Australia's most trusted brand. But allegations the hardware chain has been abusing its market power have prompted a Senate inquiry that is set to scrutinise the market power of many large format retailers.
Renters with pets big winners in state government shake-up
NSW Premier Chris Minns said he hoped the bill, which will be introduced to parliament next month, would "make things a bit less stressful for renters".
Photo shows A small white dog wearing a jacket and sitting on a couch.In his 80s with a love of rescue dogs, 'Nuts' has cashed in more than a million empties for charity
Animal-loving retiree Selwyn "Nuts" Nutley has recycled more than a million cans and bottles in his small Queensland town, raising more than $100,000 for a pet rescue service that would have gone under without him.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows An older man with white hair smiles, he is holding a small fluffy dog which looks happy and standing front of a row of bins'Pet detective' calls for national microchipping registry to help track missing dogs
Kyra Duffy now thinks her dogs have been stolen and she's dismayed there's no national pet database to help her.
Photo shows A tan, black and white working dog cross and a larger light coloured Husky standing at a glass door looking inside at treats.Are crossbred 'designer dogs' healthier than pedigrees?
New research has busted a common myth about three common poodle crossbreeds — cockapoos, labradoodles and cavapoos — and whether they're healthier than pedigrees.
Topic:Analysis
Photo shows A cavapoo and another dog sitting on a lawn with their tongues out.'There are ways we can help': Options to consider before surrendering a pet
Animal Welfare League Queensland has seen an increase in pet surrenders due to the rising cost of living and the rental crisis.
Photo shows photo of a cat with blue eyesPet-friendly cabins on new Bass Strait ferries given stamp of approval by RSPCA
Pets travelling on the new Spirit of Tasmania ferries will be allowed to bunk with their owners in designated cabins or stay in secure kennels.
Photo shows A blond and black pug dog lies between terracotta sheetsWhat are the best ways to look after your dog's teeth at home?
From toothpastes and toothbrushes to chews and toys, there are a range of at-home dental products for dogs. But what actually works to help prevent dental disease in your dog?
Photo shows A golden retriever sits as its owner attempts tom brush its teeth with a small toothbrushIn the NT, owning a pet crocodile has become an election issue
The NT government will no longer grant new permits to own a pet crocodile, leaving some "devastated" and the NT opposition saying it would "review" the new rules.
Photo shows Roger Matthews holds a knife while sitting next to an open crocodile mouth.'Single-biggest animal welfare operation in Tasmania's history': Last dogs removed from labradoodle breeder rehomed
Four weeks after one of Tasmania's largest dog-breeding business shut down, the last of more than 230 labradoodles have been surrendered to the RSPCA.
Photo shows A woman with dark hair smiles at a freshly groomed labradoodle alongside a woman with grey hair embracing a scruffy one.Vets fear IV fluid shortage 'could lead to deaths' as supplies are rationed
The veterinary sector is feeling the brunt of an IV fluid shortage, with animals at risk of missing out on life-saving operations. The dwindling supply has also seen prices skyrocket.
Photo shows A dog in a vet clinic.Designer dogs among pets being abandoned as rescue organisations swamped by unwanted animals
Animal rescue organisations say they are struggling to cope amid a surge in pet surrenders, with RSPCA ACT seeing a 30 to 40 per cent increase in animals coming into care.
Photo shows A medium sized dog with white fluffy hair sits, with a woman behind her.'We're really focused on employee wellbeing': The office where pets are welcome
A company policy to allow dogs in the workplace has expanded from one day to five at a Hobart-based business after employees discover the health benefits of having pets in the office.
Topic:Solutions
Photo shows Dog wearing an ID photoDomesticated dogs seem to fit snugly into human lives, but are we harming them?
Many breeds recognised as house dogs today were originally trained with specific tasks in mind. Has our long-running association with them taken away some of that independence and left them reliant on us in the long term?
Photo shows A young gold retriever comes towards the camera with three other dogs playing in the background.City 'overrun' by abandoned cats to lose only RSPCA shelter
Animal rescue volunteers say the shock closure of the only RSPCA shelter on the Lower Eyre Peninsula will worsen Port Lincoln's abandoned cat problem.
Photo shows three kittens in a yardSocial media reunites lost dog with owners after escaping from groomer almost a week ago
A widespread social media search has led to the discovery of a beagle who went missing for six days after escaping from a dog grooming business in Adelaide's south.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A beagle laying on a mat.The funny reason why goats wee on their beards and conduct great escapes
From a smelly serial escapee to a mob on the run, goats with attitude are living up to their reputation as Houdini on Australian farms.
Photo shows A male goat with a yellow beard surrounded by prickles.Have you got a funny photo of your cat or dog you'd like to share? We want to see it
With international cat and dog day coming up on August 8 and 26 respectively, we want to see the funniest photos of your furry friends.
Photo shows A cat and dog sitting next to one another. The cat is staring at the dog while the dog faces forward with its tongue outMiss Mia the cavoodle has more shoes than her owner, part of a trend of spoiled pets
Pet owners are sacrificing spending in other areas of their lives to afford luxury pet items as a form of escapism in the cost-of-living crisis, according to researchers.
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A dog in an orange tutuDrainpipe cat reunited with owner after more than two years on the run
When George the cat went AWOL, he left his Adelaide owner Jess van Niekerk fearing the worst. Two-and-a-half years later, she was in the middle of a lesson at the primary school where she teaches when she got a simple text message: "George is alive".
Topic:Feel Good
Photo shows A pet owner cradles her cat.'It wasn't the right dog': Labradoodle owners consider legal action after Tasmanian business shuts amid overbreeding allegations
Owners of dogs bought from breeder Tasmanian Labradoodles have spoken out about significant problems and large vet bills, after the breeder reached an out-of-court agreement with the RSPCA to shut down immediately.
Photo shows A dog with brown curly hair sits in the middle of a dirt road surrounded by grass.