Out-there Australian conspiracy theories
Australia is a land of beauty and mystery.
While most people know about the famous Australian landmarks and stories, there are also some dark secrets and conspiracy theories that remain hidden from the public eye. In this article, we will discuss 5 of the most out-there Australian conspiracy theories.
From the disappearance of Azaria Chamberlain to the theory that there's a black panther loose in New South Wales, these theories are sure to leave you thinking!
1. The Port Arthur Massacre was staged
Have you ever heard of the Port Arthur Massacre? Sure you have. It's one of the saddest and most poignant moments in Australian history. But what if I told you that the whole thing was staged?
That's right. Some people believe that the Australian government staged the Port Arthur Massacre in order to push through stricter gun laws. They point to the fact that the shooter, Martin Bryant, had an IQ of 66 and suggest that he could not have planned and carried out such a sophisticated attack.
Others believe that the whole thing was a false flag operation, carried out by the government in order to take away our guns.
Whatever your thoughts on gun control, this is a pretty wild theory.
2. The Somerton Man was a spy
When it comes to baffling mysteries, there really is no bigger riddle than that of the Somerton Man.
Discovered one morning by two beachgoers, the Somerton Man was lying on the sand with no form of ID and a half-smoked cigarette tucked into his lapel.
Even weirder, an autopsy revealed that he had no form of food in his stomach despite having eaten a meal not long before his death. So what happened? Who was this man? And how did he end up dead on the beach?
The most popular theory is that the Somerton Man was actually a spy who was killed after completing a mission. This would explain why he had no ID on him and why his body was never claimed by any family members or loved ones.
While there's no concrete evidence to support this claim, it's certainly one of the most intriguing theories out there!
3. Bunyips are real
The Himalayas have the Yeti and the Pacific Northwest of America has bigfoot. In Australia, however, we have the bunyip - a creature said to lurk in the swamps, billabongs and creeks of the outback.
There have been many reports of bunyips over the years, but no one has ever been able to produce conclusive evidence that they exist. The most famous bunyip story comes from the 19th century, when a shepherd claimed to have seen one kill and eat his dog.
Of course, nobody can confirm this story, but there also exist many tales from Indigenous Australians about bunyips. This begs the question: if the bunyip doesn't exist, why do so many people believe in it?
One possible answer is that the bunyip is a way to explain away strange noises in the night. After all, it's much less scary to think that the noise is coming from a mythical creature than it is to think that there might be a real, dangerous animal out there.
Whatever the reason, the bunyip remains one of Australia's most enduring myths.
4. There's a black panther roaming the hills of New South Wales
Ok, so this one might actually be true given that there have been multiple sightings of a black panther over the years in New South Wales.
The most recent sighting was in 2016 near the town of Lithgow when a local woman reported seeing the animal cross the road in front of her car.
There have also been sightings in 2001, 2007 and 2012, among others. Plus, some farmers have even claimed to have seen a panther chasing herds of sheep. In saying that, Australia is also home to feral cats that can grow to the size of a small dog, so who's to say what these people have actually seen?
Australia is a vast and wild continent and it wouldn't surprise us if there were a few animals out there that have managed to stay hidden from the public eye. But a black panther?
Unless you're talking about a member of the Penrith Panthers, we're not so sure.
5. Azaria Chamberlain wasn't taken by dingos
Everyone in the world has heard of the case of Azaria Chamberlain. The nine-week-old baby was taken from her tent at a campsite near Uluru by a dingo in 1980.
Her mother Lindy was charged with murder and spent three years in jail before she was acquitted. However, some people think that there is more to the story than what has been revealed.
Some believe that Azaria's father, Michael, killed her and then staged the dingo attack to cover it up. Others believe that she may have never died at all, and that the whole incident was fabricated as part of a government conspiracy.
At the end of the day, this is one of those cases that we may never get to the bottom of. All we know is that this is possibly the most famous mystery in the history of Australia.
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