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This Is Patrick Boyle. He Went Around Mallacoota Searching For Injured Wildlife. Pictured Is One Of The Koalas He Had Rescued. Shoutout To The Legend

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

Bless him and blessed are the Koalas he rescued. Sterling stuff!

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Interestingly, Australia is considered the second driest continent after Antarctica. When you look at the busy Sydney harbor or the impressive skyline of metropolitan Melbourne, it seems almost unbelievable that nearly 40% of the continent is uninhabitable.

The lack of rainfall is one of the main reasons why such a huge amount of its landmass is so desolate. The national precipitation for 2020 was 483.4mm (19 inches). For comparison, even California gets about 563mm (22 inches) of rainfall every year.

This arid, uninhabitable part of Australia lies in the middle of the continent (the Outback), away from the coastline. And this is also the reason why more than 80% of the country’s population lives within 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the coast.

Spotted In A Sunshine Coast Woolworths

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KJ 3 years ago

I wish all customer service could be so straight to the point.

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Our Cat Came Home After Missing In The Fires For 7 Nights. She’s Burnt But Should Live. We Thought Her Lost When The Fire Consumed Most Of Our Property. Best Feeling Ever To Walk Out And See Her Alive

Our Cat Came Home After Missing In The Fires For 7 Nights. She’s Burnt But Should Live. We Thought Her Lost When The Fire Consumed Most Of Our Property. Best Feeling Ever To Walk Out And See Her Alive

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jessica r 3 years ago

acidic comments about the cat being photographed before going to the vet. The owners obviously care about their cat and are happy and relieved that she's back. No need to assume they are not properly taking care of her.

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Why Are You Littering?

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

Truer words have never been said.

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Aboriginal Australians first arrived at the Land Down Under from Maritime Southeast Asia sometime between 50,000 and 65,000 years ago. From the rainforests in the north, the deserts in the center, and the sub-Antarctic islands of Tasmania and Bass Strait, they penetrated to all parts of the continent.

In fact, the artistic, musical, and spiritual customs they've created are among the longest surviving such traditions in human history.

Funko Just Released A Pop On Popcultcha (A Pop And Collectable Website) Of A Bushfire Hero. All Proceeds Go To Bushfire Efforts

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Couch potato 3 years ago

OOOH THE KOALA <3

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My Physics Teacher Defended Her House From Bushfires By Herself, And Then Waited Out The Fire In Her Pool Using A Scuba Tank

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

Legend! She's made of really stern stuff!

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After A Blackout Night, My Mate Woke Up To A Ripper Selfie On His Phone!

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SentimentAndBadJokes 3 years ago

Gotta love good cops sometimes :D

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Had The Window Open And He Just Flew In. Bena, Victoria

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Shona 3 years ago

at my home i have about 5 bird-feeders outside and about 8 King Parrots visit every day for food water and a safe place from the rain. same with 3 rosellas (1 baby), 2 lorrikeets (and soon their babies!!!!!! :D)

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The first documented visit to Australia by a European was in 1606. The Dutch explorer Willem Janszoon landed on the western side of Cape York Peninsula and charted about 300 km (186 miles) of coastline.

There are claims of earlier landings by the Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Arabs, and Romans, but there is little credible documented evidence.

If there is something that Aussies in today's world are known for, it's their easy-going and friendly attitude. They can put aside stress to appreciate the good things in life that are right in front of them. We're hoping you'll be able to enjoy this list just like that!

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Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

Brilliant

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#11

Energex Couldn't Check My Meter Due To My Chicken

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

How does one restrain a chicken? Is a cage a restraint? (All I can imagine in my little mind is a chicken chained to a tree!) I know I'm weird.

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#12

In Maryborough Queensland Australia Birthplace Of Mary Poppins Author Pl Travers, They Have Mary Poppins Crossing Lights

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Rowlie 3 years ago

I'd like to see the red one too

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#13

F Yeah Ariel

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

Girl has guts! Hats off to you!

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#14

Summer In Australia

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Nixxy 3 years ago

Yup.

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#15

Today I Learned Echidnas Can Swim

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

Love this factoid! 100% fan of echidnas.

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Queen Jackson. 3 years ago

Also, why’d I think an echidna was that lady from the first Percy Jackson book 🤦🏾‍♀️

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F. H. 3 years ago

That's not a factoid, since it's ture. It's just a fact then.

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neonn_pieee 3 years ago

I dig the factoid :)

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Aleksandras Tvardauskas 3 years ago

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Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago

The bubbles...

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Bacony Cakes 3 years ago

tiny glasses

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crazy_cat_notAlady 3 years ago

just look at those two tiny air bubbles. cutest thing i have seen in a while!

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Emma Byrne 3 years ago

The teeny nose bubbles just make this superb.

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YoyoSthlm 3 years ago

It looks like he's wearing old fashioned glasses

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Otter 3 years ago

But can they snorkel? What's a nose that long good for, if you can't snorkel with it!

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Alex Luiz 3 years ago

Omg, can you imagine looking down on this from above, seeing this little tuft of spikes just bobbling along?!

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Sharma Rhodes 3 years ago

AND THE BUBBLES COMING OUT OF HIS NOSE LOOK LIKE TINY SPECTACLES :)

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Helen Haley 3 years ago

And look darn cute doing it.

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Marlowe Fitzpatrik 3 years ago

They are the cutest thing Australia has produced. And they have such competitors as wombats, quokkas and possums. And uncountable wallabies. Still - Echidna for the win!

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GenericPanda09 3 years ago

is that swimming or sinking with style?

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Glynna Bowood 3 years ago

Snoot Boobles

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Devil's Advocate 3 years ago

Duck billed porcupine?

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Donkey boi 3 years ago

Go on knuckles!

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SomePeopleCallMeMaurice 3 years ago

Today I learned echidnas.

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Judy Reynolds 3 years ago

Do they stick their noses up to breathe, or hold their breath?

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Hugh Mulckey 3 years ago

So cute

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Eventually 3 years ago

I read it as "enchilladas" multiple times before realizing...

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Jace 3 years ago

Anything with webbed feat can swim without being taught.

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Rachael Genuit-Wilkinson 3 years ago

My 8 year old son just randomly asked why the "enchilada" is wearing glasses underwater....?

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Rachael Genuit-Wilkinson 3 years ago

My 8 year old son asked why the enchilada is wearing glasses underwater...

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Daisy 3 years ago

THE LITTLE BUBBLES OVER THEY’RE NOSE!!! SO CUTE!!🥺🥺🥺

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Julie Robertson 3 years ago

What a great shot!

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Mewregaurd Hissyfit 3 years ago

Most all animals can swim. Sheesh.

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Joe Reaves 3 years ago

I mean most mammals can so I should have assumed they could, but it had never occurred to me. How cute.

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KimTx 3 years ago

Air bubbles!

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DragonMaster 3 years ago

No I didn’t read it as Enchilada

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Barb Riley 3 years ago

Today I learned the word "echidnas".

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Sofie 3 years ago

And today I read enchiladas can swim 🙈

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Ara 3 years ago (edited)

They also lay eggs and suckle their young. They’re the only animal in the world that can make its own custard.

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the child 3 years ago

imagine instead of a shark fin you see a bunch of spikes gliding towards you...

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Linda Baumgartner 3 years ago

Today I learned there is a creature called Echidnas

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E. Rangel 3 years ago

Maybe jusy float to keep cool🤣🤣

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Moo Moo Futch 3 years ago

The bubbles!!!!

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John Murray 3 years ago

I have never heard of a echidnas. I learned something new today. =)

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Here's an interesting fact. Echidnas are mammals that lay eggs. Because of that they are called monotremes and the only other monotreme in the world is the platypus.

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Josh Tall 3 years ago

the bubbles!

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

With the heat there it seems to be a necessity!

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Nixxy 3 years ago

As monotremes they actually love to swim and will do it often.

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Learn something new everyday.

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Norart 3 years ago

Enchiladas are also delicious

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Thomas Sweda 3 years ago

Echidnas?, I thought they were Enchiladas.

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A Jones 3 years ago

cute enchilada

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Joanna Werman 3 years ago

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#16

Meanwhile In Australia...

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Ashasaurus rex 3 years ago

My doorbell is actually broken. I need to use this request at least once. Hehe

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#17

Last Years Trip To Australia, Love From Belgium!

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MargyB 3 years ago

On the way to see family I go past an Echidna and Tassie Devil Signs and also my fave the Warning sign that looks like a roo trying to flip a car

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#18

The City Of Brisbane, Australia, Has Public Bike Repair Stations

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Maciej Latałło 3 years ago

Same thing in Warsaw, Poland

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#19

Bloody Seagulls

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Ripley 3 years ago

Mine!

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#20

A Pile Of Manure Has Been Dumped Outside The Sydney Headquarters Of News Corp

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Shona 3 years ago

why waste such good compost?!

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#21

Rescued This Guy From My Shed, Must Have Been Locked In There For A Few Days, And 10mins Later He Came To Backdoor To Say Thanks Before Heading Off To Eat Cherry Plums!

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

Lizard has amazing etiquette. Truly a well-brought-up reptile.

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#22

Slipped Through The Back Door Of Department Of Transport...

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Rowlie 3 years ago

Back door indeed

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#23

I Love Australia

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Samantha Lomb 3 years ago

Gotta lift the glass at some point . . .

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#24

Stunning View

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

You sure there's not a turbine behind you?

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#25

Australia Summed Up

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JustAPanda 3 years ago

Textbook definition of irony

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#26

This Possum Chilling In The Workshop At My Work

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Aaaw, We had one under the house once. We made sure he/she was safe, had water, etc.

57points

#27

Smart Bins In Australia Use Solar Power To Compact Waste. Includes Foot Handle

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Brian Bennett 3 years ago

People take note!

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#28

No Thanks

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Shona 3 years ago

what about the people who do?

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#29

Selling Point For Aussie School

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Rabbit Carrot 3 years ago

That is a good selling point, it’s hot there!

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#30

The Morning Shoe Check (Before We Put Them On) Saved My Wife A Bit Of Pain Today

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Nope, nope, nope. Spiders and snakes I can handle but not bloody centipedes.

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My Dad Kept Getting Recognized As Scomo So My Sis And I Made Him A Shirt To Keep Him Safe While Travelling Australia

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Friday 3 years ago

Lol 😂

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#32

Google Street View Has Blurred The Face Of Ballina's Big Prawn. Privacy First!

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Nixxy 3 years ago

Hey, the shrimp wants privacy, please respect its wishes

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#33

I'm An American Intern In Sydney. The Office Made Me This Spread Of Classic Australian Goodies. Not Pictured: Cheezels, Milo, And BBQ Shapes

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

Fairy bread is a kids party classic. Just buttered bread with sprinkles, even better with Nutella instead of butter lol.

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#34

Sexy Calendars In Australia

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Angelina Waldehm 3 years ago

I want the first one please!

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#35

This Street Has An Optical Illusion Painted On A Bunch Of Buildings. Fremantle, Australia

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Lucky 3 years ago

Look, the Time Tunnel!

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#36

40 Degrees Up North Vic Today. Had A Little Visitor Come And Smack The Door With His Tail Before Taking A Dip In Our Pond

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KJ 3 years ago (edited)

Oi c**t! I'm borrowing your pond.

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#37

My Mum's Partner Found This Brown Snake Under His Toilet Lid

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

I'll find another loo...in another house, in another town. Thanks.

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#38

For All The Naysayers Who Think The Rest Of Us Are Paranoid

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Angelina Waldehm 3 years ago

✨Marvel sneakers ✨

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Til Melbourne Is Closer To Antarctica Than It Is To Darwin

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Mazer 3 years ago

Odds are getting to Darwin is a bit less risky

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#40

Straight From Brisbane Central

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Scott Morrison is a twat.

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#41

Absolute Legend On Melbourne Zoo Livestream

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Microwaved Robot 3 years ago

A Star in the making... Would love to see the video.

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#42

Typical Beach In Australia

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Elli Rahim 3 years ago

It's a wonder people still go out to the beach.

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#43

Old Mate Kept Ringing My Doorbell At 2am

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Angelina Waldehm 3 years ago

I'm terrified✋😀

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#44

It Hit 45 Degrees Celsius In Our Area Today And My Boyfriend Got Instantly Branded By His Seat Belt Buckle Getting Into His Car. It’s Already Peeling

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

A rite of passage for many.

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#45

Left My Shoes Outside In Australia

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago

They are clearly a novice, you never leave your shoes outside. If it's not the redbacks or white tips that may take up residence but snakes too.

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#46

Good On You, Sydney...

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MargyB 3 years ago

What Sydney looks like during quarantine!

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The Man Brought A Bloody Cool Snake On The Bus! Some Dude Said That Particular Snake Tastes Like Chicken!

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Hannah Edwards 3 years ago

If you must wear snake skin, then this is the way to do it

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#48

Aussie Food

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

1. Vegemite 2. Sausage sizzle (snags) in front of bunnings. 3. Fairy bread and 4. chip butties or chip sangas. Chicken salt is the best.

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#49

I Did Laugh At The Casual Nature Of This Very Australian Warning Found At Byron Bay Beach

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Mihai Mara 3 years ago

Joke's on them. The snake can't read that sign! :)))

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#50

Australian Internet

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Unwelcomed Guest 3 years ago

Don’t need home internet any more, got fully vaccinated and now have 5G where ever I go for nothing

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

I can recommend the book "Down Under" by Bill Bryson. It's such a fun read and informative too. God I miss Australia!

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Shona 3 years ago

i hope this posts reminds Ya'll to check our shoes

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Malik Fiaz 3 years ago

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renee brack 3 years ago

I live in Australia. I didn't know we were also the Land of Nope. I like it here. Is that crazy? Hang on. Gotta go. An 8 foot kangaroo just banged her head on the ceiling. Silly bugger... I better make her a sandwich and check her pouch for mail. That's how the postal service is working here in lockdown. Roos are immune to Covid.

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Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago

lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(

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NuClea Bomb 3 years ago

Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up

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Pavlovs Cat 3 years ago

It is an incredible place - my now husband and I travelled from UK and went on a road trip from Sydney to Melbourne in 2016. It is an incredible place, and I have many happy memories I treasure. The blue mountains in particular are very special. I kinda hope not too many people go there to help protect it from the idiots who don't respect the rules/ barriers, etc.

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Jo Choto 3 years ago

I'm not frightened of any animals, but the problem is, in Australia, so many of them are dangerous and you just have no idea which ones, so you view all creatures with a good degree of caution.

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Libstak 3 years ago

Seriously, I've been here 50 years and can count on one hand how many dangerous animals and insects I,'ve come across. Only real freak was one huntsman the size of my hand. Had to drive 10kms before I cut it loose. I was actually paranoid it could find it's way back even then.

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Tara Morgan 3 years ago

The most beautiful country (it seems) that i never wanted to visit because of your dang spiders!! lol, I'm terrified of them!!! But my mom said she didn't see anything scary while she was there and she absolutely loved it!

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Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago

Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!

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Carmen Valdez (FKA Sandiego) 3 years ago

Gray get over here

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Demi Zwaan 3 years ago

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Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago

Bad Sh*t happens in every country, no one said we were saints... but some of us try to make a difference in our lil bit of the world.... Where do you come from???

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

You don't like free healthcare and no voter suppression? Kids OK where you come from? can march in front of, lets say white house with out getting shot at by order of the president? Please explain instead of posting random crap.

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S. Tor Storm 3 years ago

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Lauren Caswell 3 years ago

You have confused Australia with your basement dude. Has that pick up line ever worked for you?

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Foxxy (The Original) 3 years ago (edited)

Riiiiight.

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

I can recommend the book "Down Under" by Bill Bryson. It's such a fun read and informative too. God I miss Australia!

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Shona 3 years ago

i hope this posts reminds Ya'll to check our shoes

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Malik Fiaz 3 years ago

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renee brack 3 years ago

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Calyfan Yelood 3 years ago

lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(

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NuClea Bomb 3 years ago

Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up

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Pavlovs Cat 3 years ago

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Jo Choto 3 years ago

I'm not frightened of any animals, but the problem is, in Australia, so many of them are dangerous and you just have no idea which ones, so you view all creatures with a good degree of caution.

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Libstak 3 years ago

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Tara Morgan 3 years ago

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Immortal Emperor Paradox 3 years ago

Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!

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Carmen Valdez (FKA Sandiego) 3 years ago

Gray get over here

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Demi Zwaan 3 years ago

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Monty Is Fiennes 3 years ago

Bad Sh*t happens in every country, no one said we were saints... but some of us try to make a difference in our lil bit of the world.... Where do you come from???

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