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Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Gruesome picture exposes horrific act against helpless pelican - as authorities launch desperate search
A pelican 'with the most hideous of injuries' has evaded wildlife volunteers trying to save its life. The Wildlife Welfare Organisation SA Inc (WWO) sent volunteers to Meningie, in the state's southeast, after members of the public reported the bird on Sunday. Somehow still alive, the pelican was spotted perched next to another pelican on the edge of a lake with an arrow lodged through its head. Volunteers Bridgette and Scott searched for more than two hours but ultimately failed to find the bird. Instead the WWO asked others to keep an eye out for it as it was not able to afford to send any volunteers out for a second trip to find it. 'WWO are still on alert in case it is spotted again,' a spokesperson wrote in a statement. 'Our resources are stretched to the limit, as most of the time it's a whole day round trip for our rescue teams.' The WWO reported that the bird was attacked to Crimestoppers and has said it will remain vigilant for any more news regarding its whereabouts. After their unsuccessful trip to Meningie, Bridgette and Scott travelled 34 kilometres northwest to Narrung in an effort to help more injured birds. There they 'successfully apprehended' a different pelican with a fishing hook imbedded in its foot joint. 'This pelican was in a very debilitated state on arrival and today was assessed by Dr Erik and the SKER team. X-rays showed a serious bone infection in the joint,' the animal welfare group's statement said. Despite the infection and the hook having been imbedded in the bones the group said Dr Erik was able to remove it successfully. 'Peace at last for this poor bird,' the WWO wrote. Other birds to have evaded capture around the area were a pelican spotted in Cadell with a hole in its pouch that caused fish to fall out and another at Waikerie with a fractured lower beak that cannot be used to eat. 'Our hearts break for all of these poor birds, and these are only the ones that get reported.' Anyone who manages to spot any of these birds has been encouraged to contact the WWO regarding their whereabouts.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How a Renter Totally Disguised Her "Dated" Kitchen Cabinets — Without a Drop of Paint
The color of a kitchen's cabinets can easily make or break the room. That's why it's not unusual to hear of homeowners painting their cupboard doors with striking colors or using self-adhesive contact paper to reimagine a more basic look. However, not everyone — ahem, renters — may be able to change their kitchen cabinet colors even if they do hate them. So, what then? Interior designer Bridgette Haulenbeek found herself in this sticky situation in her gorgeous Parisian-inspired Chicago apartment. She rents the home with her husband, Steven, who is a furniture and sculpture artist, and they've been excited by the challenge of adjusting the space with smaller tweaks and projects.'Being in the interior design industry and not having free rein on my living space is a challenge for me,' Bridgette said. 'But I love our home and this is the chapter of life we are in and I love what we've been able to do with our space.' The kitchen was one of the rooms that proved to have the biggest design hurdle — namely, the cabinets. The cupboards are in their natural honey-colored wood state, which can sometimes look dated. Unfortunately for Bridgette, she didn't have permission from the owners to paint over the kitchen cabinets — so she had to get crafty to make the space work for her design eye. Pulling inspiration from a 2019 trip to Paris, where she noticed all of the terracotta-colored roofs and chimneys that lined the neighborhoods, Bridgette came up with a crafty, renter-friendly solution to refocus the space. 'I figured if I can't paint my kitchen cabinets, let's celebrate and blend this orange terracotta color palette and give it a monochromatic tone-on-tone look,' she said. Instead of painting the cabinets directly, Bridgette painted the surrounding walls in a deep burnt orange color. Now, it's hard to differentiate between the walls and cupboards, and instead of zeroing in on the material, your eye is embraced by the warmth of the whole space. The kitchen isn't the only room with a dramatic paint color — in fact, every space in the apartment has been touched by paint (even the floors!). To see more, visit the full home tour on Apartment Therapy. This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: 'Dated' Kitchen Cabinets Totally Transform — Without a Drop of Paint We Tested (and Rated!) All the Living Room Seating at Burrow to Determine the Best for Every Space and Need We Tested (and Rated!) All the Sofas at Ashley — Here Are the Best to Suit Your Style and Space We Asked 5 Contractors Which Kitchen Reno Trend Homeowners Regret Most, and They Basically All Agreed
News.com.au
26-04-2025
- News.com.au
Aussie twins captivated the internet for speaking in unison
When you get to know someone pretty well you could say you finish each other's sentences. For identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers, that really is the case. The 51-year-old Sunshine Coast sisters went viral online after they were captured speaking in perfect unison during an interview in the aftermath of a violent carjacking on Monday. Dressed in matching blue scrubs with a rabbit pattern, the pair described how their mother went to help a bloodied man only to be confronted with the gun-wielding car thief. 'One guy, he was up there with our mum. He went up there and he was coming back down toward us,' one said, as the other finished her sister's sentences. 'And he goes 'run, he's got a gun!'' the sisters said at the exact same time. Their unique ability to speak in sync stunned viewers around the globe, along with their matching outfit and hairstyles. The pair said they have tried not to speak in unison, but it is impossible. 'We don't notice it ourselves when we're getting interviewed,' Bridgette told SBS News. 'There is a lot of negative comments on Facebook … because some people are saying, 'It's fake. How can you rehearse a conversation?' 'You can't. It's us, and we've tried not to talk together, and it's impossible.' It is also not the first time the sisters have been in the spotlight. In 2016, Paula and Bridgette appeared on Good Morning Britain, with former presenter Piers Morgan calling it 'one of the greatest interviews I have ever conducted in my life'. The pair also share a love for wildlife and have run the Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Landsborough for the last 25 years. Just a give-minute drive from Australia Zoo, the sanctuary rehabilitates seabirds and pelicans who've been injured in the wild. The sisters are hoping their viral moment can help raise funds for their lifelong passion. Funds will go towards mounting food bills and ongoing care costs, repairs to their ageing building and installing a disabled toilet for visitors. Paula and Bridgette called for answers from the Queensland Government in October last year after two birds, an eclectus parrot and an extremely rare white crow, were seized from their care. Officers from the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) took Bonnie the parrot and Luca the crow from Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue, claiming the sisters did not have approval to keep them. During a routine compliance check by DESI, the sisters were told they needed a permit for Bonnie and Luca was not on any 'species management' list. The Twinnies offered to get a licence for Bonnie and pay $900 for her back, and to pay for her shelter until that happened. Despite being promised the birds would not be euthanised, Paula and Bridgette told Daily Mail Australia they had learnt both had been killed in April 2024. Meanwhile Molly the Magpie, who was taken from her family and two canine companions due to a lack of permit, was returned to Gold Coast couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen following the intervention of Queensland Premier Steven Miles. The Powers were mentored by the late and great Steve Irwin, who was mesmerised by their intuition and understanding of animals.
Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Remarkable past of Aussie in-sync twins
When you get to know someone pretty well you could say you finish each other's sentences. For identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers, that really is the case. The 51-year-old Sunshine Coast sisters went viral online after they were captured speaking in perfect unison during an interview in the aftermath of a violent carjacking on Monday. Dressed in matching blue scrubs with a rabbit pattern, the pair described how their mother went to help a bloodied man only to be confronted with the gun-wielding car thief. 'One guy, he was up there with our mum. He went up there and he was coming back down toward us,' one said, as the other finished her sister's sentences. 'And he goes 'run, he's got a gun!'' the sisters said at the exact same time. An interview clip of Bridgette and Paula Powers went viral after viewers were stunned they spoke in perfect unison. NewsWire / John Gass Credit: News Corp Australia Their unique ability to speak in sync stunned viewers around the globe, along with their matching outfit and hairstyles. The pair said they have tried not to speak in unison, but it is impossible. 'We don't notice it ourselves when we're getting interviewed,' Bridgette told SBS News. 'There is a lot of negative comments on Facebook … because some people are saying, 'It's fake. How can you rehearse a conversation?' 'You can't. It's us, and we've tried not to talk together, and it's impossible.' It is also not the first time the sisters have been in the spotlight. In 2016, Paula and Bridgette appeared on Good Morning Britain, with former presenter Piers Morgan calling it 'one of the greatest interviews I have ever conducted in my life'. It is not the first time the pair has been in the spotlight, having been interviewed by Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain in 2016. NewsWire / John Gass Credit: News Corp Australia The pair also share a love for wildlife and have run the Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Landsborough for the last 25 years. Just a give-minute drive from Australia Zoo, the sanctuary rehabilitates seabirds and pelicans who've been injured in the wild. The sisters are hoping their viral moment can help raise funds for their lifelong passion. Funds will go towards mounting food bills and ongoing care costs, repairs to their ageing building and installing a disabled toilet for visitors. Paula and Bridgette called for answers from the Queensland Government in October last year after two birds, an eclectus parrot and an extremely rare white crow, were seized from their care. Officers from the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) took Bonnie the parrot and Luca the crow from Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue, claiming the sisters did not have approval to keep them. During a routine compliance check by DESI, the sisters were told they needed a permit for Bonnie and Luca was not on any 'species management' list. The Twinnies offered to get a licence for Bonnie and pay $900 for her back, and to pay for her shelter until that happened. Despite being promised the birds would not be euthanised, Paula and Bridgette told Daily Mail Australia they had learnt both had been killed in April 2024. Meanwhile Molly the Magpie, who was taken from her family and two canine companions due to a lack of permit, was returned to Gold Coast couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen following the intervention of Queensland Premier Steven Miles. The Powers were mentored by the late and great Steve Irwin, who was mesmerised by their intuition and understanding of animals.
IOL News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Unbelievable twin telepathy? Watch these Aussie sisters speak as one and amaze the world
Identical twins Bridgette and Paula Powers are making waves with their surreal synchronised speech. Image: Screenshot You know when besties or couples try to finish each other's sentences, and it's clearly scripted? We all just smile, nod and pretend it's sweet, not weird. But what if two people genuinely spoke in unison, naturally and effortlessly? Meet Bridgette and Paula Powers, known as "The Twinnies" from Queensland, Australia. These 50-year-old identical twins have recently gone viral for their unique ability to speak in perfect harmony, leaving social media users both baffled and amused. In a recent interview with "7News Queensland", the twins recounted a carjacking incident involving their mother. As they detailed the event, their synchronised speech and mirrored gestures left viewers both astonished and amused. Dressed identically, they narrated the ordeal in perfect harmony, making it seem as though a single voice was echoing. 'He was coming back down towards us and he goes, 'Run, he's got a gun',' they said. They. Not she. Same rhythm, same inflections, same everything. The dramatic retelling continued: 'He pulled up the car… what was over the road there… he went and approached that car and pulled the young girl out… her mum was in the car too and she goes, 'Yes, take my car.'' It sounds like a scene from a soapie, but their synchronised delivery made it even more surreal. And they weren't even trying to be dramatic, this is apparently just how they talk every day. In a follow-up appearance on "The Project", the twins addressed the synchronisation. 'We have tried to talk separately,' they said, once again, in eerie harmony. 'But we're not ourselves. It's very hard.' This video of these eerily in sync Australian twins is going viral. (1 min, 10 sec) — Carmandy Graff (@GraffCarmandy) April 24, 2025 Now, before you blame aliens or assume it's some social stunt, it turns out this kind of twin telepathy isn't completely unheard of. According to researchers, many identical twins develop a deep, intuitive connection due to shared genetics, upbringing, and time spent together. While not all twins speak in sync, studies suggest that some do form their own private language called cryptophasia, especially in childhood. Research indicates that up to 40% of twin pairs create such private languages during early childhood. These languages typically consist of onomatopoeic expressions, invented words, and adaptations of adult language, shaped by the twins' shared experiences and interactions. However, while cryptophasia is relatively common in young twins, the persistence of synchronised speech into adulthood, as seen with the Powers twins, is notably rare. Most twins outgrow their private languages as they integrate more with the broader social environment and develop conventional language skills. So, are these twins taking us for a ride? Or do they simply just spend too much time together at this point?
