Many internet users call Australia the land of the 'NOPE'. But it's so much more than that. Just take a look at the country's subreddit and you'll see what it has to offer.
Physics teachers defending their houses from bushfires? Check. Sexy calendars? Check. Public bike repair stations? You bet. The members of this sub share pictures of pretty much everything that makes Australia the unique patch of land that it is.
Tony Abbott, a former politician who served as the Prime Minister of Australia, has said that "Once people come to Australia, they join the team." So since traveling in real life is still tricky, join Bored Panda on a voyage to the biggest Aussie subreddit on the internet.
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The Same Sex Marriage Debate In A Nutshell
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
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
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
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.
I know, right? If my cat came back in that state, I'd ring the vets and they'd get her in in an hour or so, but until then I'd be feeding her and calming her down and taking a gazillion photos because I am so excited she's back. Dunno what the other commenters expect - kitty is immediately loaded on some kind of waiting pet ambulance to be rushed off to A&E?
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From Reddit: Bozwoggle 1y Update: Micky still has not returned. Angels ears needed another trim but look to be healing ok and her mood is good. More fire danger next few days so tense times ahead. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and support it means allot to my family. To all those asking; She has been to the vet and been given a thorough look over and clean up. They had to trim her ears a bit and they will need multiple follow ups but her lungs and eyes are ok, as are her feet and skin. She should make a full recovery. And as a bonus the Bega Vets are treating all fire damaged animals for free as well as giving out food and pet beds. They also had donation last from other places to be able to do that. It’s so great to see the community come together in these dire times. Her name is Angel and she’s my stepdads closest companion. We had to leave her when the fire descended whilst we where packing to evacuate. The two cats ran off into the bush when the fires came and we couldn’t find them. Edit: she doesn’t roam the bush killing everything. Angel is an an inside cat but ran out into the bush because of the panic of our evacuation from the incoming fire.
Gotta get her calm enough to catch her first, hence the food.
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I'm so happy for you that she is alive & home safe. Sweet little kitty.
Frist things first. She is obviously starving. An unwell cat will not eat.
We had a house fire & our pittie now has PTSD from it. If you burn something on the stove or toaster, she gets a full-on panic attack. :( I can only imagine how this poor kitty must feel...
If you want to TRY to help her, research "Desensitizing Techniques" for dogs. And don't let anyone yell or punish her when she's triggered, it'll only make it worse. But don't baby her too much or she may start "faking it" for attention. (See the book "Your pet isn't sick, he just wants you to think he is".) It can be a very fine line to walk.
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Me and my two cats have a system. If i say "emergency" in a panicked voice they come find me and don't resist the carrier. But you can't abuse the word, it's only for emergencies, we practice when there's an earthquake or thunderstorms so they know s**t's about to get real
That's really great! How did you train it? I mean, did you train it apart from real earthquakes or was it something that happened and you got lucky and developed a routine? I think that's a really smart thing to do and if there's any tips on how, I'd love you to share.
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I'm not crying, your crying.. Damn it I am crying.. God Bless that little murder machine. I don't know what I would do if I lost mine..
Does it really matter when the photo was taken? The cat was probably starving, homesick and scared. The people did the right thing, making her feel safe again. Thank the Universe that they have their baby back with them, that is all that matters, not when the pic was taken.
Poor thing! We rescued a cat who had been burned and he is the absolute best.
she must be super hungry and tired. pretty sure vets were called and on their way, perhaps. 100% positive a responsible owner.
I live in California and had friends in Paradise (they're fine, the house...gone). I get nightmares about fire coming to my town and my poor half-blind cat confused and scared fleeing for his life. I feel this picture so f*****g hard. He's in my lap right now purring and getting love, but the fear is still there. Global warming is real. We need to stop sacrificing people's lives because our countries lack the will to do what is necessary.
So glad she's alive and that she's enjoying some din-din. She must have been very scared and hungry!
If the cat has been gone for a week, first comes water and food, then the vet
Yet she is outside on a deck from what it looks like. Not sure about OP
This cat seems to be OK, so I don't know why anyone would be upset that they mentioned this online before going to the vet. For all we know, they have already spoken to the vet and want to feed her before they leave.
Oh gosh, sure hope you got her Vet care... Looking in really bad way.
It is not. This is the feeding the traumatized kitty, perhaps before a vet visit, picture. The vet would have cleaned her off and put salve on her ears
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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.
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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
After A Blackout Night, My Mate Woke Up To A Ripper Selfie On His Phone!
Had The Window Open And He Just Flew In. Bena, Victoria
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!
Too Hot For Jesus In Queensland!
Energex Couldn't Check My Meter Due To My Chicken
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.
In Maryborough Queensland Australia Birthplace Of Mary Poppins Author Pl Travers, They Have Mary Poppins Crossing Lights
F Yeah Ariel
Today I Learned Echidnas Can Swim
Meanwhile In Australia...
My doorbell is actually broken. I need to use this request at least once. Hehe
Last Years Trip To Australia, Love From Belgium!
The City Of Brisbane, Australia, Has Public Bike Repair Stations
Bloody Seagulls
A Pile Of Manure Has Been Dumped Outside The Sydney Headquarters Of News Corp
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!
Slipped Through The Back Door Of Department Of Transport...
I Love Australia
Stunning View
Australia Summed Up
This Possum Chilling In The Workshop At My Work
Smart Bins In Australia Use Solar Power To Compact Waste. Includes Foot Handle
No Thanks
Selling Point For Aussie School
The Morning Shoe Check (Before We Put Them On) Saved My Wife A Bit Of Pain Today
Nope, nope, nope. Spiders and snakes I can handle but not bloody centipedes.
My Dad Kept Getting Recognized As Scomo So My Sis And I Made Him A Shirt To Keep Him Safe While Travelling Australia
Google Street View Has Blurred The Face Of Ballina's Big Prawn. Privacy First!
I'm An American Intern In Sydney. The Office Made Me This Spread Of Classic Australian Goodies. Not Pictured: Cheezels, Milo, And BBQ Shapes
Fairy bread is a kids party classic. Just buttered bread with sprinkles, even better with Nutella instead of butter lol.
Sexy Calendars In Australia
This Street Has An Optical Illusion Painted On A Bunch Of Buildings. Fremantle, Australia
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
My Mum's Partner Found This Brown Snake Under His Toilet Lid
For All The Naysayers Who Think The Rest Of Us Are Paranoid
Til Melbourne Is Closer To Antarctica Than It Is To Darwin
Straight From Brisbane Central
Absolute Legend On Melbourne Zoo Livestream
Typical Beach In Australia
Old Mate Kept Ringing My Doorbell At 2am
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
Left My Shoes Outside In Australia
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.
Good On You, Sydney...
The Man Brought A Bloody Cool Snake On The Bus! Some Dude Said That Particular Snake Tastes Like Chicken!
Aussie Food
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.
I Did Laugh At The Casual Nature Of This Very Australian Warning Found At Byron Bay Beach
Australian Internet
Don’t need home internet any more, got fully vaccinated and now have 5G where ever I go for nothing
I can recommend the book "Down Under" by Bill Bryson. It's such a fun read and informative too. God I miss Australia!
Thanks for the rec! I'm fascinated by Australia but have never been!
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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.
lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(
Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up
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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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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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!
Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!
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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I can recommend the book "Down Under" by Bill Bryson. It's such a fun read and informative too. God I miss Australia!
Thanks for the rec! I'm fascinated by Australia but have never been!
Load More Replies... 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.
lets get through this lockdown together Australians! The snakes at the beaches miss us :-(
Australia is such a wonderful country, I implore everyone to visit once Covid wraps up
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.
Load More Replies... 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.
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.
Load More Replies... 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!
Australia seems like the Holy Land of Martialism. Only the strongest can survive!
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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