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Play time for whales and dolphins
It was previously thought that dolphins harassed whales. A new study finds that in fact they often play together and the interaction is mutual.
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Revealed: How playful whales and dolphins socialise with each other
Scientists thought dolphins “harassed” whales. It turns out they’re just playing together – and the love is mutual.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons
West Gate whales: Giant humpbacks swim up to Melbourne’s busiest freeway
As traffic rolled overhead, the whales made their way underneath the West Gate Bridge, swimming past navigation markers and boats berthed at a marina.
- Cassandra Morgan
Whales spotted in Yarra
Whales swam underneath Melbourne's West Gate Bridge on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Credit: Ports Victoria
Whale watchers advised to start early as climate change hastens migration
As ocean temperatures rise, whales are setting off earlier on their arduous breeding migrations along the east coast.
- Mike Foley
‘It’s hump day!’ Whale at Circular Quay stops ferries
A whale frolicking in the harbour has delayed ferries and delighted Sydneysiders as it takes a tour of one of Australia’s busiest waterways.
- Angus Dalton and Josefine Ganko
The ‘creme de la creme’ of humpback whale photos
The Sydney Morning Herald photo editor Danielle Smith captured the rare double breach off the coast of northern NSW.
- Penry Buckley
Burst of spring-like weather forecast after parts of NSW colder than Antarctica
A little winter warmth is coming after the solstice brought some of the iciest mornings in decades.
- Angus Dalton
Humpbacks are an Australian success story. They have two advantages that most whales don’t
It’s peak hour on the humpback highway off the east coast of Australia – yet other whale species aren’t doing nearly as well.
- Caitlin Fitzsimmons