Ungarie, a speck of a town hidden in the scrub between West Wyalong and Lake Cargellio, is remarkable for two reasons. Firstly, the Daniher brothers, a quartet of fearsome footballers who rose from obscurity to become the most celebrated sportsmen in the country. Secondly – and most notably – The Big Footy, which was built in their honour and looms large over the sleepy village … Continue reading The Big Footy, Ungarie, NSW
It’s Big Thing o’clock, yeah, it’s lizard-thirtyI’m here in Somersby and it’s real purty (okay)Is everybody set for someone scaly?Who you can visit all up on the dailyLizzo can make you smile quite gaylyHow you feelin’? How you feel right now? Ooooh, Lizzo the Big Lizard’s a treasureFind her near the Aus Reptile Park, yeahOh, she’s not the creature she was or used to beUh, … Continue reading Lizzo the Lizard, Somersby, NSW
Tidying up the backyard can be as exciting as watching grass grow – unless you have the world’s largest mower! Yes, the lawn and the short of it is that Beerwah’s Big Mower is a grass-terclass in roadside architecture and a true celebration of Aussie culture. Not much information exists regarding The Big Mower – just a few clippings here and there – but we … Continue reading The Big Mower, Beerwah, QLD
To journey into the Land of the Bigs is to see the world through the eyes of a child, with all the wonder and excitement that brings. The massive melons and mega marsupials, scattered haphazardly across Australia like toys on a playmat, harken back to a more innocent age. They make us feel small again. Never is this more true than when standing in the … Continue reading The Big Rocking Horse, Gumeracha, SA
Looking for something to light up your life? The head oop norf, because there’s never a dull moment when you visit The Manchester Lamps! The quintet of elaborately-designed nightlights were installed within the cosy confines of Piccadilly Place in 2021. But please be warned that they may turn you on! Lanternationally-renowned art collaborative Acrylicize really caught lighting in a bottle when they created this bulbous … Continue reading The Manchester Lamps, Manchester, England
For time immemorial, word has been passed down from father to son about an eel-like creature of immense proportions lurking in the depths of Lake Bumbunga. Once in a generation, when the silvery moon shines just right upon the lagoon, a terrified local may catch a glimpse of the Loch-Eel Monster and run frantically into the hinterland. Then, once more, nothing. Deciding that the good … Continue reading The Loch-Eel Monster, Lochiel, SA
