The Latest Breaking News from Billy Collett

Snakes alive! Nature's greatest storyteller turns 100

Nature-lovers across Australia are planning remarkable displays to celebrate renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday.

AAP · May 7

Crocodile found in Australian creek 2,000km from tropical habitat: ‘Thought it was a log’

A 12-year-old and his friends spotted the juvenile croc early on Saturday afternoon

The Independent UK · Mar 3

Croc spotted behind a Bunnings rescued after 30 hours

After several unsuccessful attempts to catch a freshwater crocodile in a suburban creek, Billy Collett and colleagues grabbed torches and paddles.

AAP · Mar 2

‘Herbie’ the dangerous 4-metre crocodile captured by Queensland wildlife officers

A local man whose property is on the Herbert River in Cordelia said the reptile had ‘started to come for us’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

New hope for Manning River turtles as they mate for first time at conservation park

Conservationists at a NSW breeding facility are "cheering" as they attempt save the Manning River turtle from extinction.

ABC News · May 24, 2023

Funnel-web spiders unusally active in Sydney boost Australian Reptile Park anti-venom stock

An influx of donations to Sydney's anti-venom program suggests the native arachnids are unusually active for this time of year, but researchers urge caution — and not for the reason you may think.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

Metre-long freshwater crocodile found in NSW Central Coast backyard

A metre-long female crocodile, believed to be an escaped or dumped pet, was found jammed against a fence by Umina home owners while doing some yard work on Sunday.

ABC News · May 1, 2023

Crocodile discovered in backyard could have been dumped there

The reptile popped up on a Central Coast property.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 30, 2023