Tag: australia

January 6, 2022 at 9:06 am

How Koalas Actually Sound Is Surprising a Lot of People

How Koalas Actually Sound Is Surprising a Lot of People

Someone posted a video of what koalas sound like, and, well…educate yourselves, because there’s a 99.8% chance they do not sound at all like you’re expecting. They look so sweet, they should squeak and purr, no? No. No, they do not do that. Take a look. I don’t know what I thought Koalas sounded like…

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September 16, 2021 at 4:56 pm

Colorized Footage from 1933 of the Last Known Tasmanian Tiger in the World

Colorized Footage from 1933 of the Last Known Tasmanian Tiger in the World

The NFSA has released colourised footage of the last known surviving Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacine)

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March 8, 2021 at 2:42 pm

Sheep Shorn of 35 kg (77 lbs) of Fleece After Being Rescued in Australia

Sheep Shorn of 35 kg (77 lbs) of Fleece After Being Rescued in Australia

And you thought you hadn’t had your hair cut in a long time

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January 13, 2020 at 3:21 pm

The Sydney Opera House Says Thank You to the Brave Firefighters

The Sydney Opera House Says Thank You to the Brave Firefighters

The Opera House is also hosting a huge comedy gig with all proceeds going to charity

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August 12, 2019 at 1:34 pm

It’s Snowing in Australia and Kangaroos are Hopping Around Confused

It's Snowing in Australia and Kangaroos are Hopping Around Confused

Here’s something you don’t see every day

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March 27, 2019 at 1:07 pm

Photographer Captures Two Sharks Swimming Through a Cresting Wave

Photographer Captures Two Sharks Swimming Through a Cresting Wave

Sean Scott captured this incredible photo off the coast of Red Bluff in Western Australia

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March 18, 2019 at 4:04 pm

This Laser Shooting, Fireworks Blasting Air Show Finale is Bonkers

This Laser Shooting, Fireworks Blasting Air Show Finale is Bonkers

Obviously “Sandstorm” by Darude is blaring over the loudspeakers

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February 13, 2019 at 4:27 pm

Revealing an Opal for the First Time is Kind of Magical

Revealing an Opal for the First Time is Kind of Magical

Okay that’s just beautiful

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November 29, 2018 at 3:58 pm

Absolute Unit Deemed Too Big for Abattoir Will Live Out Its Days Grazing

Absolute Unit Deemed Too Big for Abattoir Will Live Out Its Days Grazing

In awe at the size of this lad

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August 3, 2018 at 4:13 pm

A 1960s Reporter Asks People in Sydney If There’s Life on Other Planets

A 1960s Reporter Asks People in Sydney If There's Life on Other Planets

In an ABC News segment from Aug 31, 1962, Ray Taylor asks an eclectic mix of Sydneysiders, “Is there life on other planets?”

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