Australia’s Bad Things

Australia and Earthquakes. Surely Not…..

18 April 2011 Australia's Bad Things

Well, I haven’t mentioned that nasty word beginning with F, flooding that is, for some time. That’s because the heavy rains eased up a long time ago and by and large, the weather is back to normal. And as we are now well into autumn, cyclone season is over for another year. And for the [...]

The Australian Outback On My Toilet Window

15 April 2011 Australia's Bad Things

Jungle Law on My Window Pane In a slight departure from the norm here on BobinOz, today’s post covers bodily excretions, sex, mutilation, death and bad language. So, let’s get started! I want to share something with you about the smallest room in our house. Yes, I want to talk about my toilet. At night, [...]

Acclimatising to Australia’s Creepy Crawlies

6 April 2011 Australia's Bad Things

As you know, I like to reprint my articles from Australia and New Zealand Magazine about a month after they first appear in print. Well, I seem to be falling behind further and further as time goes on. Here we are in April, and I am about to print the article that appeared in February’s [...]

Snake in the House: The Video Analysis

2 April 2011 Australia's Bad Things

My epic movie, the 12 minute long video I put on my blog on Wednesday, has caused a bit of a hullamooloolaba around here. If you haven’t watched it yet, and you do have those precious 12 minutes to spare, I suggest you head over and see it. It’s a “live” capture of events as [...]

What Happens When a Snake Enters Your House?

30 March 2011 Australia's Bad Things

And it’s six-foot long! Well, here’s exactly what did happen. To me. Yesterday. In my house. Yes, BobinOz’s house. No, I’m not kidding. Of course, being BobinOz, the first thing I did when I saw a snake in my house, was grab my video camera. Once I’d secured it on my tripod and was pointing [...]

The Beach is Getting Crowded

25 March 2011 Australia's Bad Things

I remember it used to happen in England quite a bit, and, it seems it happens here in Australia too. What am I talking about? The Indian summer. Well, at least that’s what I thought it was until I checked out the true meaning of the phrase. Apparently it only really applies in the northern [...]

A New Trespasser Invades My Home

23 March 2011 Australia's Bad Things

Following the visit of Prince William, now would be a good time for that debate. Remember, I promised you a post about whether Australia should remain a monarchy or become a republic? Yes, well that is going to have to wait. Something more important has turned up and it is my duty to inform you [...]

Getting Chased By An Eastern Brown Snake…

18 March 2011 Australia's Bad Things

… And beating up crocodiles. Australia is a scary place to live, we know that. Snakes, spiders, sharks, killer jellyfish and crocodiles top the list of Australia’s dangerous creatures. For most people though, it’s snakes and spiders that cause the most concern, because they inhabit the same space as us humans. Land. Some of you [...]

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I'm BobinOz and I moved to Australia in November 2007 after living in England for a very long time. Why did I move and what's it like here? All this and more answered right here at Bobinoz. Click here to read more on my about me page.