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'It had its head swinging around' – Australian bike rider bitten by deadly snake that became entangled in her drivechain

Cyclist survives bite from an eastern brown, one of the world’s most poisonous snakes

Cycling Weekly · Jul 16

An Australian cyclist accidentally trapped a 2-metre venomous eastern brown snake in her bike chain, then it bit her

A routine ride through northern New South Wales turned into an unusual wildlife incident after a cyclist unknowingly rode over a large snake on a popular rail trail. What followed unfolded in a matter of moments. As reported, the reptile became caught in the bicycle's chain mechanism, leaving part of…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Australian cyclist bitten by two-metre-long deadly snake entangled in bike chain

The eastern brown is one of the world's most venomous snakes

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Australian companies to face fines and criminal action if they fail to prevent modern slavery

Large companies with annual revenue over A$100 million could soon pay fines and face criminal charges for failing to prevent modern slavery, under a new federal government crackdown.

The Conversation · Jul 16

Australian shares flat after another 'dull' session

Energy stocks and miners have dragged on the ASX200 for another session in an otherwise unremarkable day for Australian shares.

AAP · Jul 16

'I'm the big fish': superstar Spence's warning to Tszyu

Undefeated American superstar Errol Spence Jr has arrived in Sydney with a word of warning to Australian rival Tim Tszyu ahead of their blockbuster bout.

AAP · Jul 16

This rare Australian wattle is on the brink of extinction: new research

The spidery wattle (Acacia araneosa) is a national treasure.

The Conversation · Jul 16

Bird flu has reached New Zealand – what this means and what comes next

The first detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1 in New Zealand marks an important milestone, but not an unexpected one.

The Conversation · Jul 16

The Australian government just told thousands of people to throw out their routers — despite experts warning it could be a major security risk

An experiment to measure internet speeds across Australia has descended into controversy as the government orders the destruction of around 4,000 routers.

TechRadar · Jul 16

Aboriginal conservation deal boosts environmental goals

A huge swath of the Simpson Desert in the Northern Territory is now protected through Aboriginal management, meeting a major environment target.

AAP · Jul 15