Crop circles are a phenomenon that regularly appear in many parts of the world, their origins being variously attributed to anything from ‘human hoax’ to ‘alien visitation’. In Tasmania, however, the authorities believe they have the answer to crop circles which have been appearing in various poppy fields in the country.
A life is saved
Five year old Joanna from Badajoz can now look forward to a life just like any other little girl after the donation of an umbilical cord by an Australian hospital.
Meanwhile, down in Oz
This man was trying to sell his house and attracted media attention when his advert appeared in the local press.
Amidst the horror
Amidst the horror of the Australian bushfires, some of which appear to have been started intentionally, and reports of looting, a touching moment. Sam, as he was nicknamed, is now recovering at a wildlife centre.
Pigeon moussaka?
An Australian traveler returning home was detained at customs after officers discovered two eggs concealed in a vitamin jar. A further search revealed he had two pigeons and an undeclared aubergine down his trousers! The pigeons were wrapped in padded envelopes and held to his legs by a pair of tights.