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 BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
Commuters were put in a HOLE lot of trouble after trains were cancelled by a hole created by BADGERS .
FEAST your eyes onthe £3K luxury yurts that rock legend Mick Jagger will be basking in between Glastonbury performances this weekend .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
HEARTWARMING belongings lie abandoned in this eerie former dairy farm which has been left to crumble away for decades .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - LETHAL BIRTHMARK NEARLY SUFFOCATES GIRL: Zoe Mitchell when she was two-weeks-old .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .