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Explore The Land Of ‘Nope’: 50 Surprising Posts Shared By This Online Community (New Pics)
What’s the first thing that pops into your head when you hear “Australia”? Maybe it’s kangaroos, or perhaps the iconic Sydney Opera House. But there’s so much more to this vast, fascinating country. To discover what makes Australia truly special, let’s dive into the country’s popular subreddit. It’s packed with contributions from locals and travelers who share everything from stunning nature shots to quirky posters. Join us on a virtual adventure, Pandas.
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#1
Every Country Should Pass This Law
#2
The Milky Way Core Above Uluru
#3
If Someone Cuts Down A Tree For Their View In Australia, Government Installs Sign To Block The View
Australia is a land of contrasts and surprises, where breathtaking landscapes meet a rich tapestry of culture and history. From its iconic wildlife to its vibrant cities, there’s much more to this vast country than meets the eye.
Whether you're dreaming of a trip down under or simply curious about what makes Australia special, these intriguing tidbits will give you a fresh perspective on this incredible destination!
#4
Mesh Drains In Australia Preventing Water Bodies Pollution
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 2 months ago
This is an awesome idea, it's great as long as all that trash and debris is disposed of properly, so it doesn't eventually end up in the water supply anyway.
#5
A Pod Of Dolphins In Australia Brought Gifts Of Coral To Shore Because They Missed Interacting With Visitors Amid Covid-19 Pandemic In 2020
#6
Sunset In Henley Beach, South Australia 24/8/24
Do you know the capital of Australia? Many people mistakenly think it's Sydney, but the real answer is Canberra! Established in 1908 as a compromise between the rival cities of Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra was designed specifically to serve as the nation's capital.
It’s not just a political hub; the city is home to stunning architecture, including significant government buildings like the Australian Parliament House, all set against beautiful landscapes.
#7
Aurora Australis While Walking My Dog This Morning
#8
A Newborn Dolphin Riding On Mom’s Back Around Penguin Island, Near Perth, Off Western Australia's Coast - Photo By Mandy Wilson
#9
Today, I Saw A Man Walking His Goat. Her Name Is Tilda And She Was Going To The Dog Wash
In a historic move, Australia became the first nation in the world to grant women the right to vote in federal elections back in 1902. This groundbreaking legislation was a significant step forward for gender equality, inspiring similar movements across the globe.
Australia’s progressive stance not only empowered women at home but also set a powerful example for other countries striving for equal rights, highlighting the importance of inclusivity in democracy.
#10
In Australia, This Costs The Patient Nothing. Doesn’t Matter If They Are A Citizen Or A Tourist
Deth Invictus 2 months ago
All hail the RFDS! If it weren't for them my better half would never have lived to BE my better half! I love you both! 💕
#11
This Was At My Local Hungry Jacks This Afternoon. How Sad It Is That These Signs Have To Go Up In The First Place
#12
Of A Kangaroo
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago
Skippy hit the gym and now he is hunting down all those that tormented him in the past.
The Dingo Fence, the longest fence in the world, built to keep kangaroos and dingoes away from crops, runs through Queensland and is approximately 5,600 kilometers long. It is not just a mere fence; the structure symbolizes the country’s lasting determination to effectively manage both its farm fires and wildlife.
#13
Beachgoers Waiting For Trevor (Friendly Local Tiger Shark) To Finish His Turn At Mullaloo Beach In Western Australia Before They Go Back In
#14
Til There Are Two Subspecies Of Koala
How did I miss this? The southern koala looks like an actual drop bear. Absolutely terrifying.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago
So... There are three species then? The koala we know, the southern koala and the drop bear.
#15
Cosplayers At Dragoncon
While many of us are familiar with the iconic kangaroo, Australia is actually a treasure trove of unique wildlife you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Take the incredible platypus, for example—a truly fascinating creature and one of the few mammals that lays eggs!
This quirky animal is just one of the many wonders that make Australia’s wildlife so special and captivating.
#16
Sydney, Australia
#17
Does It Get Any More Aussie Than This?
#18
People In Tassie Have Had Enough Of Colesworth
When you think of wine, Italy might come to mind, but Australia is equally renowned for its exceptional vintages. Regions like Barossa Valley and Margaret River are famous for producing high-quality varieties, particularly Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Another great reason to visit down south, right?
#19
Of A Cassowary From Queensland, Australia Named Romper Stomper
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago (edited)
They may look ridiculous but do not tell them that, cassowarys are very dangerous birds.
#20
Not In My Backyard
#21
Bloody Cockatoo Stole My Thong
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago (edited)
I was not expecting a flip flop. Thongs mean something different in Australia than in the UK.
You might know that Australia is home to many snakes, but surprisingly, in places like Tasmania, you can stroll around without encountering any at all. If you’re a bit wary of reptiles, this makes Tasmania a fantastic spot for enjoying the great outdoors without the worry!
#22
Welcome To Australia
Deth Invictus 2 months ago
Sign for tourists I'm assuming. We locals call it petrol. Gas is, well, a gas, not a liquid.
#23
Only In Australia: A Plant That Can Cause Severe Pains For Over A Year!!
According to wild life officer Ernie Rider, who was slapped across the torso and the face in 1973:
“For two or three days the pain was almost unbearable; I couldn't work or sleep... I remember it feeling like there were giant hands trying to squash my chest... then it was pretty bad pain for another fortnight or so. The stinging persisted for two years and recurred every time I had a cold shower...There's nothing to rival it; it's ten times worse than anything else.”
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago (edited)
There is a garden plant quite common in the UK and presumably other countries, you do not have to touch it, just lie underneath it and you will be dead within ten minutes.
Rowan Kohler 2 months ago
This plant didn’t want to be outdone by Australias notorious Taipan.
Kelly Scott 2 months ago
Maybe if the guy whose kid broke that vase came into this museum, the kid would finally learn not to touch anything and the guy might learn to watch his kid.
LonelyLittleLeafSheep 2 months ago
So even the plants in Australia are out to get you. Sorry, guys, I'm scared of Oz.
Beak Hookage 2 months ago (edited)
I love how gloriously laconic the guy's description is. That's 100% pure Australian-ness right there.
Dumb teenager 2 months ago
There's an urban mith that some tourist died after wiping thier a*s with one of the leaves
John Savage 2 months ago
Google the Manchineel tree. Being underneath it in the rain gives nasty chemical burns. Every part of the tree is toxic.
Colleen Glim 2 months ago
I wonder how many Darwin awards have been given out to idiots trying to touch the plant despite what the sign says? I’d wager more than one
Riley Quinn 2 months ago
I forgot that plants are just as dangerous as the animals, birds, insects, and arachnids, in or out of the water.
Liz Mary 2 months ago
The UK has Giant Hogweed where it's SAP olis photo-toxic. If you touch it you will suffer from burns and the consequences can last longer than months (there are reported cases of years) . There is a reported case where the Touch was indirect, as in the dog brushed the plant and the owner got the burns after touching the do. She didn't realise he had brushed his fur when passing some plants. The plant can give you 3rd degree burns.
#24
It’s So Bloody Hot Here In Australia At The Moment, And I Wondered Why Birds Weren’t Using Our Bird Bath
MissMePhoenix 2 months ago
If i were a bird i wouldn't use that bath either. As a human i wouldn't have gotten that close for a picture either.
Australia is home to one of the longest-standing uninterrupted cultures on the planet, thanks to Aboriginal Australians who have inhabited the land for over 65,000 years.
Their rich cultural practices encompass a multitude of languages, art forms, music, and traditions that are deeply intertwined with the natural environment, which are inseparable from the natural environment.
#25
Australia
#26
The Aurora Borealis? At This Time Of Year? At This Time Of Day? In This Part Of Bendigo, Victoria?
Rowan Kohler 2 months ago
Aurora Australis (Southern Lights) yes, the earth has two poles that take on solar radiation. The Aurora Borealis does not hold the market on that for earth lol.
#27
There's A Lake In Australia Named Lake Disappointment Because The Explorer Who Discovered It Was Expecting A Much Larger Body Of Water
#28
Ring Tailed Possum (Australia) Moved In
It’s fascinating to see a country from a completely different perspective. Such posts offer a glimpse into the unique aspects of Australia that might go unnoticed. Which one of these posts did you enjoy the most? Tell us in the comments below what stood out to you!
#29
Cash Is King
#30
This Is How Much Food You Can Get For The Cost Of A Pack Of Cigarettes In Australia
Shark bait hoo haha 2 months ago
The average pack in the US is around $8.00. I am so grateful I quit 10 years ago!!!!
#31
Queensland, Australia - Sailfish Are Considered The Fastest Fish In The Sea, Reaching Top Speeds Of 70 Miles Per Hour (112km/H). Photo By Ben Bright
#32
Echidna's At My Dads Bush Block
Rowan Kohler 2 months ago
Echidnas need a better name. Echidna was the Greek mother of monsters. They aren’t monsters.
#33
Wi-Fi Routers In Australia
#34
Australia (Bowen Basin)
#35
A Gang Of Robber Crabs Invade A Family Picnic In Australia
Brian Droste 2 months ago
I like it how the people are sitting around just ignoring the crabs. Like it is a every day occurrence.
#36
This Curious Yet Wild Maggie Decided To Sit On My Leg
Deth Invictus 2 months ago
Pretty young bird. The grey feathers tell you this. We've always been friends with the magpies wherever we live. The older generations tell off the younger ones if they get stroppy with us. Any outsiders who don't pay their magpie tax are not welcome. That's the magpies' rules, not ours! 😋
#37
Casper The Great White Shark, Neptune Islands, South Australia
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago (edited)
Casper shark, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Casper shark, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Casper shark, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo. Casper shark!
#38
I Love Aussie Pranksters
The escalator at Ashfield Mall has been out of order for maybe 2 years, and someone posted this in our local group today and I can't stop laughing
Howl's sleeping castle 2 months ago
Almost a decade ago my sister used to work for a mobile service provider. For certain areas where service was really bad they were told to inform the customer that a new tower is being built so soon the problem will be resolved. One such time the caller asked her 'you have been building the new tower for 2 years now, why can't I see it yet.' She was on notice period (toxic boss, unsupportive upper management, you know the usual reasons). She told the customer that we are lying and it's better he switch to another company.
#39
Fisherman's Incredible Footage Proves Australia's Crocodiles Keep Getting Bigger
#40
Port Macquarie Football
#41
The Worlds Largest Coin Which Is Legal Tender, Nominal Value Is $1 Million Aud
It weighs 1 tonne (1012kg/2231lb) and is made from 99.99% pure gold valued at $53.5 million at the time of minting in 2012. It currently resides at the Perth mint in Australia.
Nathaniel He/Him Cis-Het 2 months ago
If you think that is big you should see the vending machine it goes in.
#42
I Made An Australia Pizza, What Do Y’all Think?
#43
I Live And Work In Texas And Shared Our National Pride With Coworkers. I Bought Those Hundreds And Thousands From Back Home
#44
Probably The Most Accurate Sign You’ll Ever See!
FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 2 months ago
This danger noodle knows just where to cross over now, thanks to this signage.
#45
Thank God For The Plastic Dollarydoo
#46
Average Australian Snake
#47
Wittenoom, Australia’s Chernobyl. Will Be Deadly Dangerous To Humans Long After Chernobyl Is Safe
Deth Invictus 2 months ago
Well, it IS asbestos. That s**t doesn't have a half life. This one is more of an r/technicallycorrect entry.
#48
The Real Threat
#49
Does Anyone Know What This Snake Is? Was Just In My House And Now Can't Find It Scared To Go To Sleep. Far North Queensland
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Kiwi panda 2 months ago
In between pictures 9 & 10 you state Australia was the first country to give women the vote at federal levels. You are very wrong. Aotearoa New Zealand was the first to do that in 1893, 9 years before our Aussie neighbours
Savahax 2 months ago
I'll be visiting within the next 3 years. What do you recommend? I love nature and mountains. Wild animals too
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Panda McPandaface 2 months ago
The only thing I take away from this is that it's mildly reassuring to know that pretty much everyone is well f****d off with their own country at the moment.
Lowrider 56 1 month ago
I agree!! Food prices are outrageous here in the US.
Load More Replies... Shark bait hoo haha 2 months ago
While I think Australia is a beautiful country overall, I still can't get past the huge spiders!!!! I will just take y'alls' word for it.
Ariom Dahl 2 months ago
Big spiders are generally okay...it's the little black ones with red dots on their backs you need to watch out for and stomp on.
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Sara Frazer 2 months ago
I hope to visit Australia and New Zealand someday, hopefully soon! The land is incredible, the people are awesome, and their accents are just..aahh, indescribably amazing to my dumb, uncultured American ears 😹 the most International travel I've ever had has been to Vancouver, Canada (not dissing Canada, I absolutely love Vancouver, I've been a few times as it's only about a 3-hour drive from my home in Tacoma) but I really do want to travel further, I'm just working the "American Dream" lol 🫠
Huddo's sister 2 months ago
I was lucky enough to go to Vancouver in 2019 and it is very similar Melbourne (although we haven't legalised weed so that is one stench not as prominent).
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Frances Pitchoune 2 months ago
Sorry! Last country I would visit. It's a beautiful country and the Australians seem friendly... but too many insects, dangerous animals and crabs for me! 😅😱 I prefer our geese and skunks.
Breadcrumb. 2 months ago
A country so hot but all the water is filled with crocodiles, snakes, sharks, and giant crabs that look like spiders?
Loch Ness Monster 2 months ago
We also have 9 out of the 10 most venomous snakes in the world. And you can't forget things like box jellyfish (invisible, deadly jellyfish in the tropics), and blue ringed octopus... let's just say it's much safer to stay out of the water!
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Gypsy Lee 2 months ago
Thank you for writing such a positive article about Australia! I love the beauty and humor. Imagine if someone wrote something nice like this about the US.. unfortunately, this site doesn't seem to be about that. - That said, some of this stuff is freaky af and would scare the bejeezus out of me. But it's so beautiful it might be worth dying from a snake/spider/platypus/bug/plant/crab/shark/etc encounter just to see the good stuff and have fairy bread. 💙
Robyn Picknell 2 months ago
Tasmania DOES have snakes, and they are also pretty venomous, but because of the different climate there are not as many species of them, same with the lizards.
Kiwi panda 2 months ago
In between pictures 9 & 10 you state Australia was the first country to give women the vote at federal levels. You are very wrong. Aotearoa New Zealand was the first to do that in 1893, 9 years before our Aussie neighbours
Savahax 2 months ago
I'll be visiting within the next 3 years. What do you recommend? I love nature and mountains. Wild animals too
Load More Replies... Panda McPandaface 2 months ago
The only thing I take away from this is that it's mildly reassuring to know that pretty much everyone is well f****d off with their own country at the moment.
Lowrider 56 1 month ago
I agree!! Food prices are outrageous here in the US.
Load More Replies... Shark bait hoo haha 2 months ago
While I think Australia is a beautiful country overall, I still can't get past the huge spiders!!!! I will just take y'alls' word for it.
Ariom Dahl 2 months ago
Big spiders are generally okay...it's the little black ones with red dots on their backs you need to watch out for and stomp on.
Load More Replies... Sara Frazer 2 months ago
I hope to visit Australia and New Zealand someday, hopefully soon! The land is incredible, the people are awesome, and their accents are just..aahh, indescribably amazing to my dumb, uncultured American ears 😹 the most International travel I've ever had has been to Vancouver, Canada (not dissing Canada, I absolutely love Vancouver, I've been a few times as it's only about a 3-hour drive from my home in Tacoma) but I really do want to travel further, I'm just working the "American Dream" lol 🫠
Huddo's sister 2 months ago
I was lucky enough to go to Vancouver in 2019 and it is very similar Melbourne (although we haven't legalised weed so that is one stench not as prominent).
Load More Replies... Frances Pitchoune 2 months ago
Sorry! Last country I would visit. It's a beautiful country and the Australians seem friendly... but too many insects, dangerous animals and crabs for me! 😅😱 I prefer our geese and skunks.
Breadcrumb. 2 months ago
A country so hot but all the water is filled with crocodiles, snakes, sharks, and giant crabs that look like spiders?
Loch Ness Monster 2 months ago
We also have 9 out of the 10 most venomous snakes in the world. And you can't forget things like box jellyfish (invisible, deadly jellyfish in the tropics), and blue ringed octopus... let's just say it's much safer to stay out of the water!
Load More Replies... Gypsy Lee 2 months ago
Thank you for writing such a positive article about Australia! I love the beauty and humor. Imagine if someone wrote something nice like this about the US.. unfortunately, this site doesn't seem to be about that. - That said, some of this stuff is freaky af and would scare the bejeezus out of me. But it's so beautiful it might be worth dying from a snake/spider/platypus/bug/plant/crab/shark/etc encounter just to see the good stuff and have fairy bread. 💙
Robyn Picknell 2 months ago
Tasmania DOES have snakes, and they are also pretty venomous, but because of the different climate there are not as many species of them, same with the lizards.
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