Are these Australia's most identical twins? Meet the Twinnies | Australian Story

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  • @ABCNewsIndepth
    @ABCNewsIndepth  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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  • @brandonlrushman2870
    @brandonlrushman2870 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    These Twins are out here minding their business, helping injured birds, helping Mother Nature In general and people want to come here and be so horrible and negative!
    I have huge respect to these two and everything they are doing! 💚 🦢 🌴 🌍

    • @TheHomerowKeys
      @TheHomerowKeys 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah. Attaching yourself to your sibling that much is weird.

    • @carolyndaly9368
      @carolyndaly9368 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am an identical twin but very glad I have my own identity. Even FB can't tell us apart.

    • @kayleighgroenendal8473
      @kayleighgroenendal8473 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@TheHomerowKeys The scientist in me agrees with you, there does seem to be a little OCD going on the way they purposely say the same words together. There's that set of British twins that are on TV cuz they have an extreme case of obsessive twinning to the point they date ONE man 😅 that's what everyone knows them for, they can't have separate boyfriends. They have to date the same one as each other

    • @linedanzer4302
      @linedanzer4302 หลายเดือนก่อน

      School of thought: *They can ONLY give what they have inside. And if all they have inside is ugly, putrid, hateful, and nasty than that's all they are going to give us.* You almost have to feel sorry for people who are so unhappy with themselves that they will never be happy for anyone else.

  • @PrincessPowerranger
    @PrincessPowerranger 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    Anyone who gives a voice to voiceless animals has my support ❤❤❤❤❤way to go ladies

  • @elanierothenberger2467
    @elanierothenberger2467 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Those girls don’t need anyone! They’re happy with each other’s and with animals. Well done girls for caring about our wildlife 👏🙏❤️

  • @lindaj171
    @lindaj171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    The Twinnies are a gift from Heaven to the planet. 💕

  • @pollyannaprinciple5860
    @pollyannaprinciple5860 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Nature is fortunate to have two people willing to help injured birds. This is selfless work.

  • @HonestHuck777
    @HonestHuck777 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I was a bit quick to judge them right at the beginning because they spoke in tandem. My bad. they're amazing! they're whole family is......especially they're mum and dad. what a great story.

  • @SoullessGingerSnap
    @SoullessGingerSnap หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Omg i didnt see rhe steve irwin twist coming. It totally made me tear. He was such a wonderful guy

  • @unstoppableExodia
    @unstoppableExodia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    There’s something kinda inspiring about them. They followed their passion for wildlife rescue and their mysterious gift of being able to read animals and to understand their needs.

    • @kurtbailey9784
      @kurtbailey9784 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They live 4km away from an actual wildlife rescue..... seems like they are going out of their way and why are they not working with Australia zoo wildlife rescue? It has legit been down the road since these two freckles were born hahahahaha

  • @conniemiller4041
    @conniemiller4041 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Beautiful ladies with hearts of gold ! So enjoyed this story and wishing them many more years of doing what they love to do .

  • @karenhall6216
    @karenhall6216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Earthbound angels. They are examples of Australians of the year, not an actor, politician or sports person. Everyone on the coast loves the Twinnies! 💜🦆🦢

  • @ElleAshterra
    @ElleAshterra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    What wonderful inspirational women! Thank you for presenting their story and their charity organisation.

    • @hurst-cs2jh
      @hurst-cs2jh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Linylle 😊🥰😊

  • @misteradhd608
    @misteradhd608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    im so astonished, this world never fails to amaze me, I have never seen twins like this in all of my life, and I'm almost 39, they are amazing, and they love animals, I love animals more than I love people, people have always been shitty to me, was bullied quite bad growing up through school and even when i finished, i still get it a bit now but a lot of the bullies hate what they did to me because I was only diagnosed with Aspergers when I was 31 so I forgive some, but some have never changed, and animals cant bully you and they cant deceive you and they will never lie to you, animals are so cool, nature is amazing and these twins are awesome :)

    • @B6east
      @B6east ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree, Sir…animals don’t disappoint me, it’s humans that do !

    • @mauraallen9571
      @mauraallen9571 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I love you !!!

  • @016162877
    @016162877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    What a fantastic and remarkable Australian Story... Thank you

  • @laustinspeiss
    @laustinspeiss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    A fascinating childlike naivety. The ways they’ve matured is fascinating.
    I shudder at the thought one may predecease the other as they grow older.
    It’s lovely that the parents and girls have stuck together.

    • @oncoucharrest5910
      @oncoucharrest5910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I have a friend who is a twin. His twin passed away last year and he was at his side when he died, he said it felt like watching his own death. Very sad, he’s never been the same since.

    • @annab6726
      @annab6726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My identical twin passed away in my arms from cancer ten years ago. I talk to her every day and even though I'm not a religious person, I hope that somehow, someway, we will be together again.

    • @OsloNoWay
      @OsloNoWay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Matured? They haven't matured. Nothing lovely or fascinating about this story. Twins are TWO people, and they should be treated as two individual people from the birth! It's too late for these two, they are like Siamese twins and it's their parent's fault.

  • @deniselancaster6888
    @deniselancaster6888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Absolutely wonderful to watch the twinnies love these birds back to health with support from mum and dad and other professionals. These two ladies are modern day St Francis of Assisi's.

  • @be.A.b
    @be.A.b ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They’re so good with animals because they’re so emphatically in-tune with each other. Since they’re not literally connected through a tube, they rapidly read each others micro-expressions, and then predict each other’s “next move” using known body language habits. They pretty much wired themselves to be masters of non-verbal communication. Each of us has a personal algorithm of habits and thought patterns that that makes us predictable. Some are just really good at hacking it in real time.

  • @eirmoc
    @eirmoc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Lovely to see Bob Irwin 😭

    • @cruisepaige
      @cruisepaige ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes!!! ❤❤❤

  • @dayleblair3494
    @dayleblair3494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That was the best story I have heard in a long time! Good for you Twinnies!! Please send us more Twinnes stories

  • @rhondaholland719
    @rhondaholland719 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have such admiration for these girls 💕. You go Twinnies!!!

  • @rudrashiva
    @rudrashiva 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's my opinion we all should help animals, insects. Giving is one of most satisfying thing.

  • @lyssaj28
    @lyssaj28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Bullies are JEALOUS, u were and r gorgeous and to b a twin is a miracle. My wish.☺️

  • @helenamarrion-cole9561
    @helenamarrion-cole9561 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful, inspiring women. This story moved me very much. They are a gift to our planet ❤

  • @jannford6916
    @jannford6916 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Too pure for this cruel world. Love you, Twinnies ❤❤ Thank you for the inspiration to try.

  • @pureone26
    @pureone26 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very inspiring, thanks.

  • @hilaryjohnson6308
    @hilaryjohnson6308 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love them and what they do for these birds. I hope their health let's them continue ❤

  • @nessyb5371
    @nessyb5371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    What a wonderful story. Very heartwarming. So wonderful to see that much dedication to wildlife. Good on you girls - wish you the best of luck for the future!

  • @leeny1871
    @leeny1871 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The world needs more people like this!! ❤❤ Such beautiful souls 💖

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I loved this story so much I could watch this over and over!! Does any one know where

    • @margaretmunce1501
      @margaretmunce1501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saved it here on TH-cam, to be able to watch it as often as I want.

  • @jerimow8400
    @jerimow8400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magical story! Thank you for sharing!

  • @carolbruster3777
    @carolbruster3777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What Gorgeous Souls...I call
    Angels 😇😇 on Earth!!
    THANKYOU LADIES FOR ALL YOU DO FOR THESE BEAUTIFUL BIRDS 🥰😍👏👏👍👍💞🦤🦤

  • @bellahnese
    @bellahnese 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How beautiful. This documentary absolutely made my day ❤

  • @janetr7022
    @janetr7022 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This heartwarming story made my day ~ how wonderful their parents are, for supporting their twin daughters passion & desire to help injured Seabirds.

  • @tommygunn8355
    @tommygunn8355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There's something so beautiful and sacred about innocent souls that haven't been corrupted!

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Pelican Whispers !!! 💕

  • @diamondlee9034
    @diamondlee9034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    just LOVE the Twinnies, theyre the sweetest💕 thank you ladies for all your kindness taking such great care of the furry feathered ones in need. such a lovely family too😊

  • @redbluemonday
    @redbluemonday 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like that this documentary focuses mostly on their passion for the birds and not just their twinness

  • @BenjaminHall-yt6kk
    @BenjaminHall-yt6kk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fascinating story! Thank you so much.

  • @matwhite6481
    @matwhite6481 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I wish every town had beautiful twinnies like these beautiful ladies.

  • @kbee1735
    @kbee1735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an inspiring story of the Twinnies ❤️❤️ I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers 🙏

  • @nataliesadler5902
    @nataliesadler5902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What absolute sweethearts .

  • @AlishaArlene
    @AlishaArlene หลายเดือนก่อน

    I so wish I had an identical twin, or even just a twin! I think its so beautiful that you're with someone who has been by your side from the moment of conception, someone who truly GETS and understands everything about you. I mean, its like life gave you a lifelong best friend whom you'd share nearly every single memory and experience with.

  • @dawidjagusiak
    @dawidjagusiak หลายเดือนก่อน

    They are absolutely amazing, wish I had a small fraction of generosity and kind heart they got ❤ God bless you on your journey Twinnies!

  • @evewright1102
    @evewright1102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Twinnies thankyou for your commitment to these precious animals, i know they are very greatful for the help you give them . Its sad that we have such cruelty in this world.

  • @Gladdy147
    @Gladdy147 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing story... Loved every moment . Thanks for sharing your love for wildlife,, LEGENDS,, 😊

  • @blackwidowspider9852
    @blackwidowspider9852 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These girls are a blessing to nature

  • @michellejaggard9657
    @michellejaggard9657 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh John I'm sorry. I'm from the US and my husband is 77. He is a Vietnam Veterian also. He is now 100% disabled. He had a heart attack in his late 30s or early 40s. Bladder Cancer, Emphemzea, COPD, prostate CA, Neurological issues and tremors all due to Angent Orange. He went when he was 19, in 1966.

  • @LyndaHill
    @LyndaHill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a lovely story. Thanks.

    • @hurst-cs2jh
      @hurst-cs2jh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Lynda 🥰😊

  • @luckysunbird8862
    @luckysunbird8862 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful story, thank you

  • @michelleselway8866
    @michelleselway8866 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Incredible, inspiring, amazing women. Thankyou for being there for all the animals x

  • @kimhendersonfowler2918
    @kimhendersonfowler2918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This Was AWESOME. God Bless the Twinnes. ✌😇🙏😇✌

  • @_JanetLouise
    @_JanetLouise 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a BEAUTIFUL story!! love, love, love. mahalo nui. carry on.

  • @sallysampson628
    @sallysampson628 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic work Twinnies!! You’re a great team, helping so many birds like you do. There are a lot of very rich people in the world and I would like to think someone would dig deep and make a huge contribution to enable your work to continue for always!! 😃🥰🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

  • @90skid97
    @90skid97 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So good to see Bob in good spirits. I æove to see that he continues the wildlife work

  • @3CShannon
    @3CShannon ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing family! Thanks for helping our wildlife

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an awesome story. :)

  • @darrenyoung3102
    @darrenyoung3102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing story, you get my full vote and support Twinnies, you are amazing women, thank you for the love and care you give to each other and the beautiful birds.

  • @tracimontgomery6515
    @tracimontgomery6515 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So awesome. Thank you

  • @kathleenmiller516
    @kathleenmiller516 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so enjoyable! These ladies are lovely people.

  • @robinwagner3293
    @robinwagner3293 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great story. Two beautiful ladies.

  • @jo-el2876
    @jo-el2876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very extra ordinary. And very emotional to watch.

  • @alisondiaz1026
    @alisondiaz1026 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a great story!!!

  • @sheriedwards362
    @sheriedwards362 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't usually watch ABC but this little documentary was pretty interesting. Touched my❤

  • @suzyschwarz7023
    @suzyschwarz7023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just lovely . Hello from south Florida. We have marvelous brown pelicans here. So precious.

  • @lojackss11
    @lojackss11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I lost my identical twin last April 1st 2020 of a blood clot, singles can not understand my loss

    • @callabeth258
      @callabeth258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm sorry for your loss.

    • @mygirldarby
      @mygirldarby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss. Have you felt your sister's spirit around you since she passed?

    • @margaretmunce1501
      @margaretmunce1501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am so very sorry for the loss of your other half.
      I’m not an identical twin myself. But my mother birthed mono mono identical twins in 1949, one of which was stillborn.
      I believe it’s effected my surviving brother deeply. He’s never been quite ‘ together’.

    • @darleneengebretsen1468
      @darleneengebretsen1468 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so sorry.

    • @mandyellis876
      @mandyellis876 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So sorry for your terrible loss

  • @Joolzratbag
    @Joolzratbag 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not sitting up until almost 2 yrs old and having heart problems is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome not agent orange.

    • @mandyellis876
      @mandyellis876 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But didn’t you hear the mum saying that 6 out of the 7 kids she has, all of whom are with John, have major health issues? The 7th child, not John’s, does not.

  • @heatheryoung8657
    @heatheryoung8657 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing story, not just the twins, but what they are actually doing for animals. Truly amazing!,,,

  • @dianatracey6098
    @dianatracey6098 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing ladies ..family must be so proud x

  • @ellenpeel2346
    @ellenpeel2346 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for helping the birds

  • @kieronbevan2949
    @kieronbevan2949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That was a beautiful story. I have a serious soft spot for ducks

  • @thetruth9775
    @thetruth9775 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful people!! So kind .

  • @emmanuelstclair2560
    @emmanuelstclair2560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a precious gift to have

  • @brendabertsch9352
    @brendabertsch9352 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I do wish that they had their own TH-cam channel and could benefit from viewers like me that are so very charmed to see their love.

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The birds are so lucky to have the attention and love from the Twinnies.

  • @patricasjoli4107
    @patricasjoli4107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful story the twines prime example how humans should become loving caring giving 😇

  • @outbacknomad9939
    @outbacknomad9939 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's an amazing story of an amazing family an 2 amazing ladys .

  • @joanweightman2275
    @joanweightman2275 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing people, amazing story, amazing success. God bless and protect you and especially your health and finances. Thank you!

  • @jackrubin6303
    @jackrubin6303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Twinnies inspirational. Watched episode three times.

  • @gonnabeok.
    @gonnabeok. ปีที่แล้ว

    What a heartwarming story. Two lovely girls.

  • @lesley7634
    @lesley7634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *** RESPECT **** for these ladies

  • @user-bf3mh1mk6g
    @user-bf3mh1mk6g หลายเดือนก่อน

    They have such caring souls 😊

  • @Andrewkafp
    @Andrewkafp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hope they live a healthy long life.
    They deserve it...

  • @90skid97
    @90skid97 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why not give the Pelican to Australia zoo? I'm sure Steve would have been delighted. Some of the most amazing birds I've ever seen, Australians should feel so lucky with all the special wildlife they have. Cherish and protect it please

  • @margaretmunce1501
    @margaretmunce1501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What absolutely amazing women the Twinnies are. Being so delicate themselves with multiple health problems, has maybe given them extra compassion and insight into the needs of the birds they put all their energy into rehabilitating. They’re wonderful! It’s so nice to live on the Sunshine Coast where they also are. Steve Irwin really knew what he was doing when he employed them many years ago.
    May God bless them and give them strength. What a gift they are! ❤️❤️🇦🇺

  • @bsheehan3269
    @bsheehan3269 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Two remarkable women. God bless them!

  • @giadellabaromeo2607
    @giadellabaromeo2607 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So cute,such a blessing

  • @jaxbraidwood6696
    @jaxbraidwood6696 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What amazing girls the Twinnie’s .Im so glad to have seen the gentleness they have .School education that’s it zoo school brilliant idea .keep going girls and get some help from schools and cash from anybody that wants to give it to you .wishing you all the best twinnies ❤️

  • @shredderhater
    @shredderhater 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, such extraordinary ladies , I’m just awestruck ❤

  • @lisaenglert3202
    @lisaenglert3202 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Aw Steve Irwin ❤️ those these Twinnies!

  • @debbieknight7415
    @debbieknight7415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good work 👏 twinnies all the best for the future

  • @jennyb2972
    @jennyb2972 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They're living their life the way they want to and it makes them happy and helps the birds. My only concern is when the parents pass what will they do. Also if they get so sick they can't work or one passes. They are doing what they love and that is the only thing that should matter. Love you Twinies

  • @CrippledPotato
    @CrippledPotato 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh hey! I remember them from a show/interview from earlier 2000s

  • @anntunaley9974
    @anntunaley9974 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Twinny magic. I love it!

  • @ellenpeel2346
    @ellenpeel2346 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's so cool

  • @missyn4969
    @missyn4969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    God bless both of you and your family. I pray for clean health for the both of you. And keep up the amazing work 😉🤗 you really inspired myself.

  • @ComplicatedCupcake
    @ComplicatedCupcake 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adorable Twinnies

  • @GodzHarleyGirlStudio
    @GodzHarleyGirlStudio หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love these gals. 💕

  • @canuckyukyuk9164
    @canuckyukyuk9164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love them!

  • @africanawang2674
    @africanawang2674 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing. The way they speak at the same time the same thhing. Its a wonder.

  • @Mary-po4ti
    @Mary-po4ti หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing ladies.