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 BLIND school-girl whose growth has been stunted by a rare medical condition is finding her feet again with the help of a specially made mini-cane .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A diabetic who was addicted to energy drinks has lost 8st after doctors warned her habit was blinding her .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
Several times a year, Gemma, 21, can be found mumbling her words and struggling to concentrate as she walks around in a dream-like state .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
This artist had a lot of bottle to re-create a masterpiece painted with nothing but 24 litres of cola .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .