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The dog was returned to safety after being swept to Snapper Island on Monday.

Dog swims almost one kilometre to island off NSW coast

The dog played “hide and seek” with rescuers after it was spotted on a small island off the NSW South Coast.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo

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The high-stakes rescue followed several distress calls from the public.
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Dog rescued after being swept off NSW coast

The high-stakes rescue followed several distress calls from the public.

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Got your coven covered

That’s why they call it a spirit ditch.

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A tough way to make your point

You’ll need to give ’em some stick.

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A new breed of believers

Is Kristi Noem still looking for work?

Yes, walking your dog comes with health benefits – if you do it correctly.

Can having a dog boost your longevity? Here’s what science says

Your dog may make your life worth living, but will they help you live longer? Let’s find out.

  • Steven Petrow
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The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church ordering its members to purge their homes of animals.

‘My church or the dog?’ Brethren orders members to purge pets, sparking fears of global cull

Secretive religious sect Exclusive Brethren has ordered members to get rid of pets, leaving Australian families “heartbroken” and facing a devastating choice.

  • Sherryn Groch
Schuster and Connie, a green-cheeked parrot he rescued from his first job as a vet.

Ben had wanted to be a vet since he was 10. This is why he had to walk away

A workforce shortage is hitting the business of caring for pets.

  • Abby Seaman
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To be frank, there’s no other store

How does that grab you?

Jake Dobrin is reunited with Elbie, his two-year-old Jack Russell, at Collaroy Veterinary Hospital.

After three days on a ledge, and two at the vet, Elbie is just fine. For her owner, it’s a different story

The Jack Russell got stuck 13 storeys up, but is back to her bubbly, social self. For Jake, 18, the ordeal may take a little longer to get over.

  • Emily Kaine