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Enter This Crazy Australian Contest To Win One of 6 Ridiculously Awesome Jobs

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:00:24 +0000

Unless your business card says “Professional Hot Fudge Sundae Tester” or “Member of LeBron James’ Entourage,” odds are you don’t have one of the best jobs in the world. The good people of Australia want to change that, though. The country has announced a new contest called “Best Jobs in the World,” in which six [...]

Van Halen Tour Misses Australia, But Ready to 'Jump' to Japan

Chad Childers — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 04:00:45 +0000

Van Halen are definitely in demand, which can lead to a few bumps in the road when trying to schedule a world tour. Though the group did reveal plans to visit Japan this year a little while back, it looks as though they’ve not been able to nail down anything where Australia is concerned.

Watch this 82-Year-Old Former Australian Prime Minister Chug a Beer [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:30:58 +0000

During a cricket match in Sydney earlier this week, Bob Hawke, Australia’s 82-year old former Prime Minister, casually and quickly obliged a fan’s request that he slam a plastic cup full of beer, effectively claiming the title of World’s Coolest Retired Leader. We need an American president to do something like this. While there was a [...]

'Today' Show Finds Monster 2,000-Pound Crocodile [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:30:15 +0000

Fans of Brutus, the monstrous saltwater crocodile, take heart: He’s real! Ever since a photograph of the 18-foot-long, 2000-lb. crocodile surfaced earlier this week, some have alleged that it may have been a hoax.

So, an intrepid crew from ‘Today’ embarked on a tour of the Adelaide River in Australia in search of the massive reptile. Lo and behold, the crew managed to film footage of the approximately 80-year-old animal as it happily munched on buffalo provided by their tour guide. And, disturbingly, Brutus appeared to be every bit as large as the stories said.

This Day in History for July 9 – Zachary Taylor Dies and More

Amory Gritta — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:00:28 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1850 – President Zachary Taylor, the 12th president of the US, dies after only 16 months in office (More info)

1868 – The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, guaranteeing African-Americans full citizenship and all persons in the United States due process of law (More info)

1900 – Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom gives royal assent to an act uniting the six Australian colonies as the Commonwealth of Australia (More info)

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas Go on Planking Spree [PHOTOS]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:00:57 +0000

Orlando Magic teammates Dwight Howard and Gilbert Arenas tried their hands at planking -- a bizarre, imported Australian fad wherein people lie face-down and absolutely rigid on strange surfaces. Howard and Arenas documented their best planks, with surfaces including a vending machine and luxury cars, on Twitter. And, yes, planking is better when done by super-tall basketball players. Check out some of their best shots below:

Did Michael Jackson Give Cocaine to Aaron Carter?

Amory Gritta — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 12:00:37 +0000

You have to take quotes printed in Australian tabloids with a grain of salt, but nevertheless, OK! magazine is reporting that Aaron Carter has spilled some rather disturbing details about his friendship with Michael Jackson.

In the article, Carter says Jackson offered him wine when he was only 15 -- and that's the tame part. It goes on to quote Carter as saying, "He gave me cocaine. I felt weird about that and other stuff … I admired Michael, but his behavior bothered me a lot. Then my mother called the police."

Waterspouts Form Off Australian Coast [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:30:59 +0000

Mother Nature threw Australian residents a curve ball Monday when four waterspouts, well, sprouted off the New South Wales coast.

Cameras caught the stunning - and admittedly scary-looking - event, which occurred just north of Sydney. (A local news station claimed the spouts reached upwards of 600 meters, or nearly 2,000 feet.)

Check out video footage of the waterspouts after the jump.

Australia's Metropolitan Cities Suffering From 'Man Drought'

Amory Gritta — Mon, 30 May 2011 13:00:26 +0000

Finding your true love has always been a difficult feat, but female singles in Australia’s busy metropolitan areas are facing an extreme case of the lonelies. The reason: a lack of eligible men. Cities like Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are undergoing what’s being referred to as a “man drought,” forcing young twenty and thirtysomething women [...]

Online 'Planking' Craze Leads to Man's Death

Amory Gritta — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:30:28 +0000

The Internet photo sensation called "planking," which can be best described as extreme lying down, led to a 20-year-old Australian man plunging to his death while partaking in the fad this weekend, police said.

Queensland police said the man fell several stories from a Brisbane high-rise early Sunday morning while engaging in the activity, in which the planker lies flat on their stomach in various environments while onlookers capture photos. Those photos are then uploaded to various social media sites.

Van Halen Down Under?

Adam West — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:10:27 +0000

After a 3 year break from playing live, Van Halen may be about to get their stage legs back this fall, at a festival in Australia. That’s the word from Soundwave Revolution, where the band is listed as the headliners of the traveling festival. The festival kicks off September 24th in Brisbane, with shows in [...]

Dinosaur Scares Australian School Children [VIDEO]

Amory Gritta — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:02 +0000

One of the first things a youngster learns about dinosaurs is that they have long been extinct. On a certain level, these Australian school children have internalized that lesson. However, when the life-like prehistoric beast starts to roar in this video (after the jump), some of them no longer seem so sure.

In defense of the scaredy cats, that's a pretty impressive movie-quality dinosaur suit they are being confronted with.

Read on to hear the high-pitched squeals of childhood.

Australians May Face Arrest For "Free Money" Incident

Amory Gritta — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:05:18 +0000

History buffs know the origins of Australia. The old tale of it being a former penal colony is only partly true and I know several people who'd be happy to tell you the whole story if you have a couple of hours. The Aussies always hope to one day shed the old penal colony stories and be seen for what they are in this modern day and age.

You know, as completely honest people who like to try to score free money from ATMs with software glitches.