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The Big Spud in Sassafras
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The Big Spud in Sassafras

ByLuke Franklin November 20, 2021November 3, 2021

Here is the story of the Big Spud, a resilient potato sculpture smiling at travellers and passersby off Bass Highway in North West Tasmania.

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The Big Slide Rule at the University of Tasmania, Hobart
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The Big Slide Rule at the University of Tasmania, Hobart

ByLuke Franklin November 18, 2021November 3, 2021

The Big Slide Rule is a little-known Big Thing of Australia, but it represents a historical tool that shaped the world of mathematics. Read on for details.

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The Big Rock Lobster in Stanley
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The Big Rock Lobster in Stanley

ByLuke Franklin November 16, 2021November 3, 2021

The Big Rock Lobster in Stanley is more than just a Big Thing of Australia; there’s a heart-breaking story behind its construction. Read on for details.

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The Big Coffee Pot in Deloraine
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The Big Coffee Pot in Deloraine

ByLuke Franklin November 14, 2021November 3, 2021

The Big Coffee Pot in Deloraine showcases one of the most creative pieces of art, cementing its place in the list of Big Things of Australia.

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The Big Cherry in Latrobe
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The Big Cherry in Latrobe

ByLuke Franklin November 8, 2021November 3, 2021

The Big Cherry in Latrobe isn’t the only cherry-inspired Big Thing in Australia, but it for sure stands out. Here’s why.

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The Big Platypus, Latrobe, Tasmania
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The Big Platypus, Latrobe, Tasmania

ByLuke Franklin April 5, 2021April 5, 2021

The Big Platypus Latrobe, a town north of Tasmania, is home to the Big Platypus, located outside Axeman’s Hall of Fame. The town was named after Charles Joseph La Trobe, an ex-administrator of the Tasmania colony. The platypus is a unique mammal found in the rivers of Latrobe. Because of its unique physical appearance, the…

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The 9 Big Apples In Australia
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The 9 Big Apples In Australia

ByLuke Franklin March 7, 2021October 9, 2022

They are a little different from your Pink Lady’s or your Granny Smith’s but these big apples are loved by all. So loved, that 9 of them were built.

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The Big Penguin, Penguin’s “Big Thing”
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The Big Penguin, Penguin’s “Big Thing”

ByLuke Franklin November 2, 2020November 30, 2022

At a towering height of 3.15 metres. The Big Penguin, looks out over the magnificent foreshore and is a must-visit visit if you are in North Tassie.

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