A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves. The town of Coober Pedy is home to over 1,500 people, as well as hotels, restaurants and churches, all of which are located up to 100ft below ground. “Coober Pedy is renowned for its below-ground residences, called dugouts, which are used to avoid the scorching daytime heat,” says photographer Abigail Varney, who visited the unusual town, located 846km north of Adelaide.
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .