These Firefighters And Wildlife Workers Go Above And Beyond To Save A Koala.

Apparently, Australians take their koalas very seriously. And who can blame them? The eucalyptus-chomping marsupials are so darn cute. When Melbourne firefighters were alerted to an injured koala stuck in a tree, they didn’t waste a moment coming to its aid.

Nicknamed “Sir Chompsalot” by his rescuers, the fluffy herbivore was able to make a full recovery after receiving CPR and mouth-to-mouth from a Wildlife Victoria employee who joined in on the firefighters’ life saving mission.

That’s right: koala mouth-to-mouth. 

He fell from his post high in a tree, luckily landing in the blankets firefighters held on the ground.

After massaging his lungs in an attempt to start his breathing, the wildlife expert took one for the team while waiting for the oxygen mask to arrive.

And lucky for the adorable little guy, it worked!

Check out this video of the full harrowing experience:

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(H/T BuzzFeed.)

Sir Chompsalot was then taken to a veterinary facility where he continues his recovery. This woman definitely deserves an award! And maybe a raise.

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People Are Harassing Government MPs With Hilarious Apple iMessages

MPs are linking their work emails to Apple devices. UPDATE: attorney general George Brandis de-links email from work account.

Software engineer Justin Simon discovered that it was possible to send an iMessage to Australia’s attorney general George Brandis on Sunday.

Simon appeared to enter in Brandis’ publicly available work email, ‘senator.brandis@aph.gov.au’, in the iMessage app and discovered he had linked it to his Apple device.

aph.gov.au

It effectively means anyone can send an iMessage to Mr Brandis, who has been leading the government’s controversial mandatory metadata collection efforts.

A group of Twitter users started bombarding Mr Brandis with questions and posting the results.

— bencjenkins (@Ben Jenkins)

— elockwood_ (@Emily Lockwood)

— shoerust (@Wil Southers)

Oh god I could do this all day

— laureningram (@Lauren Ingram)

Harassing senators off the line

— LukeVurens (@Luke Vurens)

Simon even started finding other MPs who have their publicly available emails linked to an Apple device.

brandis isn’t the only one

— wordsonaplatfrm (@justin s)

A list of government MPs that have emails linked to iMessage include, health minister Sussan Ley, environment minister Greg Hunt, industry and science minister Ian Macfarlane, justice minister Michael Keenan, Nationals MP Luke Hartsuyker, Liberal MP Bob Baldwin and the prime minister’s parliamentary secretary Christian Porter.

They all have their work emails linked to Apple’s iMessage app.

BuzzFeed News obtained one message sent to environment minister Greg Hunt, suggesting the government MPs are receiving the messages.

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BuzzFeed News has called (and iMessaged) Mr Brandis’ office and asked for comment.

UPDATE: Attorney general George Brandis appears to have de-linked his work email from the iMessage App.

Mark Di Stefano/BuzzFeed

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/brandis-trolled

Doh! first customer of iPhone 6 in Perth, Australian Continent falls it on live TV

http://twitter.com/#!/haleyxobabe/status/513028390509506561

Hilarious:

I'm hovering between reasoning there's a God and thinking if you have obviously a Jesus, the machine would've shattered http://t.co/mUNIDnuhQu (via @av)

— Tom Gara (@tomgara) September 19, 2014

Movie right here:

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Have more information: http://twitchy.com/2014/09/19/doh-first-buyer-of-iphone-6-in-perth-australia-drops-it-on-live-tv/

15 Issues That Matter To LGBT Australians Beyond Marriage Equality

Not being able to get married sucks. But it’s just one of many conversations.

We asked attendees at Sydney’s annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day what LGBT issues meant the most to them, with one catch: they couldn’t answer marriage equality. These are the topics people wished got more attention.

1. Queer youth homelessness.

All pictures Anna Mendoza / Buzzfeed

2. Safe and supportive spaces for LGBT people.

3. Stereotypes.

4. Discrimination on many fronts against transgender and gender diverse people.

5. Encouraging young people to accept others and themselves.

6. Acknowledging and making room for diverse notions of sexuality that come from Indigenous cultures and people of colour.

7. Support for all LGBT people, no matter their background, location or age.

8. How ignoring LGBT experiences affects victims of rape and sexual assault.

9. Laws requiring surgery for transgender people who want to legally change their sex.

10. Accepting difference within LGBT communities.

11. High suicide rates among transgender youth.

12. Ensuring young people feel comfortable in their own skin.

13. Loving and accepting LGBT children and family members.

14. Nursing homes and aged care facilities that welcome LGBT seniors.

15. Ensuring Australian classrooms, playgrounds and corridors are safe for LGBT kids.

What LGBT issue means a lot to you?

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/lanesainty/anything-but-marriage

The Definitive Ranking Of Australia’s Most Popular Music Festivals

Bring back BDO.

16. Tamworth Country Music Festival.

Does anyone that’s not from Tamworth actually like it?

What you need to know: It’s an all round country affair – city kids used to city festivals may find it very overwhelming. And rather bogan.

15. Stereosonic.

If you’re into the whole dancing/jumping to all music that sounds the same then Stereo is for you.

What you need to know: Stereo is held in November/December every year, so you’ll have to start shredding by at least June.

14. Fat As Butter.

The Newcastle festival can draw some good bands, but the overall the line-up isn’t worth travelling for. Great for the local community and coastie kids however.

What you need to know: Don’t bother with sneaking in alcohol. They’re quite good at finding it.

13. Village Fair.

The people behind Village Fair are kind-hearted music lovers, just trying to give the people of Bathurst something worth dancing for.

What you need to know: It’s great for the uni culture, but if you live nowhere near Bathurst, probably not your thing.

12. Bluesfest Byron Bay.

Bluesfest is the kind of festival that may have one of your all time favourite musicians on the line-up, then nothing else interesting.

What you need to know: It’s a great one to take your Dad to.

11. Peats Ridge.

Peats Ridge was the most chilled out festival OF ALL TIME. Like, so chilled out, you can order Chai Tea and meditate while listening to the soothing sounds of Gotye to ring in the new year.

What you need to know: It’s not on anymore. Sorry.

10. Festival of the Sun.

Festival of the Sun is great for showcasing amazing Aussie talent and encourages dress up themes – fun!

What you need to know: You’re in for a good time, but not like wet-yourself-with-excitement good time.

9. Groovin The Moo.

Groovin The Moo is pretty consistent at boasting a fun line-up; but over the last couple years the festival is getting a little too diverse with the musical experimentation. So if your music taste is picky, more likely than not, you won’t be wanting to travel to go catch the festival for only one or two bands.

What you need to know: Dress warmly for the Canberra one. Otherwise your feet will turn into ice-blocks by the end of the night.

8. Future Music Festival.

Future is the dance/pop/rap manifesto that always draws the crowds back for a good time. Even Dizzee Rascal shows up when he’s invited and that’s something he doesn’t always do.

What you need to know: Stay hydrated. It gets hot out there.

7. Mountain Sounds.

Mountain Sounds is an awesome musical adventure situated on the Central Coast of NSW. Only a year old, the festival boasts a musically diverse line-up and showcases some fantastic Aussie acts.

What you need to know: The festival only runs for the Saturday but you have the option to camp both the Friday and Saturday nights – great for those who live out of town.

6. Secret Garden Festival.

While it’s colourful and the costumes are always fantastic there is a certain risk taken with going to Secret Garden – mainly the fact that you don’t know who’s on the line-up before purchasing tickets. But what’s life without a few risks?

What you need to know: The festival donates a lot of their proceeds towards charity so it’s all about good vibes and good samaritans.

5. St Jerome’s Laneway Festival.

Hipsters unite! Laneway Festival boasts a great array of international and local acts to wet your musical appetite.

What you need to know: There’ll be at least 5 or more bands on the line-up that are so indie you’ve never ever heard of them.

4. Big Day Out.

Big Day Out is the STAPLE of Australian festivals. The father figure. The one that you have to go to just for the novelty of it.

What you need to know: Currently no-one actually knows what the fuck is going on with BDO. Will it come back? We’ll wait with baited breath.

3. Falls Festival.

Chilled tunes by day, followed by lovely MDMA tunes by night (Must Dance Magnificently Always).

What you need to know: There’s a fair bit of walking so wear comfortable shoes and always keep a rain poncho handy. Face glitter isn’t a must but may be looked down upon unfavourably.

2. Soundwave.

One day many punk, rock, emo, metal and hardcore fans were praying for a festival that wouldn’t let them down. Then A.J Maddah – Soundwave God – answered these prayers, and brought a festival with a consistently stellar line-up.

What you need to know: Even if you don’t want to fork out for the festival, save your dollars. There’s bound to be at least three sidewaves you’ll want to hit up.

1. Splendour in the Grass.

It’s Australia’s biggest music festival and with good reason. Year after year Splendour constantly delivers and makes a perfect mid-year musical excursion.

What you need to know: If you love the Coachella line-up, chances are you’ll rate Splendour and the all round good vibe.

Read more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/tahliapritchard/lose-yourself-to-the-music