Author: Jay G.
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Australian Outback Killer Movies: 10 Chilling Films Where the Bush Turns Brutal
There’s something about the Australian outback that feels… different. It’s vast.Unforgiving.Beautiful in a way that almost feels indifferent to human life. And that’s exactly what makes it the perfect setting for some of the most chilling films ever made. These Australian outback killer movies tap into a uniquely Australian fear—the idea that once you’re out…
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What Sharks Live in the Great Barrier Reef?
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. Stretching over 2,300 kilometres along the Queensland coast, it is a living mosaic of coral gardens, fish, turtles, rays, and marine mammals. But among its most fascinating—and sometimes misunderstood—residents are the sharks. For many visitors, the question arises: what sharks…
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Australia’s Social Media Ban: what’s it all about?
Heads up, teens and parents: Australia has passed a world-first law, making it illegal for anyone under 16 to have an account on major social media platforms. Australia’s social media ban will include TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook—and now even YouTube. YouTube was initially exempt, but that changed in July 2025 after a…
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The Big Lap Australia
Like just about every Australian, the Big Lap has been an adventure I’ve planned to do at some point in my life. I’ve got a bit more serious about it the last year or so, and have started doing some research on how best to tackle this trip of a lifetime. It occurred to me…
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My Childhood Bathurst Memories
I can’t remember a time when I didn’t love cars. The smell of the petrol. Bright glossy paint. The roar of V8 engines. For an Aussie boy, this was growing up in the 70s. Call me a revhead. I won’t disagree. The memory of rising early on Bathurst Sunday was where it all began. I’d…