When it comes to Australia, they’re more known for their terrifying animals than they are their delectable cuisine — I mean, it is where Vegemite was invented… But when we heard about Fairy Bread, it gave us a whole new perspective on bad food. You see, Australia is large…it’s actually almost as big as the […]
When most of us think about Australian animals, we tend to either picture something terrifyingly vicious or absolutely adorable. While I’m a huge fan of watching scary animals in action, today I’ll be offering something much less menacing for your viewing pleasure. If you really need something to smile about right now, you’ve definitely come […]
In the wonderful world of creepiness, there are two creatures that reign supreme: snakes and spiders. Whichever one you fear more can have a huge impact on how you see the world around you. If you ask me, snakes are definitely the freakiest critters of all. You see, at least with spiders, you can drop […]
In the state of New South Whales, Australia, sits the ruins of what was once supposed to be the thriving city of Environa. The area was partially developed during the mid-to-late 1920s. However, the economic pressures of the Great Depression forced developers to abandoned the project. Today, the area still sits more or less how […]
If you don’t live in Australia, then you probably have a very high opinion of kangaroos. And why shouldn’t you? They’re cute, they’re seemingly cuddly, and they’ve starred in plenty of tacky but entertaining movies. Sadly, this version of kangaroos is only limited to the silver screen. Kangaroos in real life, especially males, can be […]
Without a doubt, the two animals I’m most afraid of are sharks and crocodiles. Sure, I’m well-aware that these creatures are largely misunderstood, but I’m not dumb enough to actually think that they won’t get vicious when faced with a prospective meal. This is why when you visit their natural habitats, you can’t expect to […]
Australia is a land of extremes. The continent is known for its deadly assortment of wildlife, but that’s not the only extreme thing about it. There’s also the weather. Recent floods in areas of Tasmania have caused unprecedented damage to residents’ homes and businesses. However, the extreme flooding has also caused wildlife — specifically spiders […]
I’m sure Australia is a lovely country to visit. Any place that can create both Simon Baker and the Hemsworth brothers clearly has something good going for it. But I would be lying if I said the thought of venturing across the globe to see it myself wasn’t a tad terrifying. I mean, have you […]
We are all familiar with Babe, the story of a pig who wants to be a sheepdog, but that’s all fiction, right? Well, it turns out there is a REAL pig out there with a penchant for bossing around sheep. Her name is Squeak and she lives on Edgar’s Mission, a non-profit sanctuary for rescued […]
http://twitter.com/#!/CBSMMiller/status/527040453074771968 Did the first domino just fall in the debate over whether or not countries should impose full travel bans to countries in West Africa affected by the Ebola outbreak? Maybe so: #Australia stops visas from West African nations affected by #Ebola — CCTV Africa (@cctvnewsafrica) October 28, 2014 Australia implements freeze on visas from […]