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

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  • @ABCNewsIndepth
    @ABCNewsIndepth2 жыл бұрын

    Watch more Australian Story episodes over on our playlist 👉 kzread.info/head/PLDTPrMoGHssDzqF7spxT_VH3Zd266tSEp

  • @brandonlrushman2870
    @brandonlrushman28702 жыл бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

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

  • @carolyndaly9368

    @carolyndaly9368

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @kayleighgroenendal8473

    @kayleighgroenendal8473

    Ай бұрын

    ​@@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

    26 күн бұрын

    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
    @PrincessPowerranger5 ай бұрын

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

  • @pollyannaprinciple5860
    @pollyannaprinciple5860Ай бұрын

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

  • @elanierothenberger2467
    @elanierothenberger2467Ай бұрын

    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
    @lindaj1713 жыл бұрын

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

  • @HonestHuck777
    @HonestHuck777Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @unstoppableExodia
    @unstoppableExodia3 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @SoullessGingerSnap
    @SoullessGingerSnap25 күн бұрын

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

  • @keyawnspoor9903

    @keyawnspoor9903

    25 күн бұрын

    Truth 💯 ❤

  • @karenhall6216
    @karenhall62163 жыл бұрын

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

  • @conniemiller4041
    @conniemiller40413 жыл бұрын

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

  • @misteradhd608
    @misteradhd6083 жыл бұрын

    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

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @mauraallen9571

    @mauraallen9571

    Ай бұрын

    I love you !!!

  • @laustinspeiss
    @laustinspeiss3 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @ElleAshterra
    @ElleAshterra3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @hurst-cs2jh

    @hurst-cs2jh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Linylle 😊🥰😊

  • @be.A.b
    @be.A.b Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @deniselancaster6888
    @deniselancaster68883 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lojackss11
    @lojackss113 жыл бұрын

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

  • @callabeth258

    @callabeth258

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry for your loss.

  • @mygirldarby

    @mygirldarby

    3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @margaretmunce1501

    @margaretmunce1501

    3 жыл бұрын

    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 ай бұрын

    I'm so sorry.

  • @mandyellis876

    @mandyellis876

    Ай бұрын

    So sorry for your terrible loss

  • @lyssaj28
    @lyssaj283 жыл бұрын

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

  • @016162877
    @0161628773 жыл бұрын

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

  • @michellejaggard9657
    @michellejaggard9657Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @eirmoc
    @eirmoc3 жыл бұрын

    Lovely to see Bob Irwin 😭

  • @cruisepaige

    @cruisepaige

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!! ❤❤❤

  • @redbluemonday
    @redbluemonday3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rhondaholland719
    @rhondaholland7193 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Joolzratbag
    @JoolzratbagАй бұрын

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

  • @mandyellis876

    @mandyellis876

    Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rudrashiva
    @rudrashiva3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @carolbruster3777
    @carolbruster37773 жыл бұрын

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

  • @AlishaArlene
    @AlishaArlene25 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @tommygunn8355
    @tommygunn83552 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nessyb5371
    @nessyb53713 жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @dayleblair3494
    @dayleblair34943 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jannford6916
    @jannford6916Ай бұрын

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

  • @hilaryjohnson6308
    @hilaryjohnson6308Ай бұрын

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

  • @evewright1102
    @evewright11023 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @janetr7022
    @janetr702225 күн бұрын

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

  • @helenamarrion-cole9561
    @helenamarrion-cole9561 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @leeny1871
    @leeny1871Ай бұрын

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

  • @matwhite6481
    @matwhite6481 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @blackwidowspider9852
    @blackwidowspider9852Ай бұрын

    These girls are a blessing to nature

  • @diamondlee9034
    @diamondlee9034 Жыл бұрын

    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😊

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams25493 жыл бұрын

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

  • @margaretmunce1501

    @margaretmunce1501

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saved it here on KZread, to be able to watch it as often as I want.

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams25493 жыл бұрын

    The Pelican Whispers !!! 💕

  • @nataliesadler5902
    @nataliesadler59022 жыл бұрын

    What absolute sweethearts .

  • @bellahnese
    @bellahnese3 жыл бұрын

    How beautiful. This documentary absolutely made my day ❤

  • @kbee1735
    @kbee17353 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nancydillon8138
    @nancydillon81383 ай бұрын

    They speak in unison. Unbelievable.

  • @pureone26
    @pureone263 жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring, thanks.

  • @annettewalter2273
    @annettewalter2273Ай бұрын

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

  • @dawidjagusiak
    @dawidjagusiak25 күн бұрын

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

  • @suzyschwarz7023
    @suzyschwarz70233 жыл бұрын

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

  • @darrenyoung3102
    @darrenyoung31022 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @kimhendersonfowler2918
    @kimhendersonfowler29183 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jo-el2876
    @jo-el28763 жыл бұрын

    Very extra ordinary. And very emotional to watch.

  • @90skid97
    @90skid9724 күн бұрын

    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

  • @patricasjoli4107
    @patricasjoli41073 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jennyb2972
    @jennyb2972Ай бұрын

    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

  • @kieronbevan2949
    @kieronbevan29493 жыл бұрын

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

  • @_JanetLouise
    @_JanetLouise3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jerimow8400
    @jerimow84003 жыл бұрын

    Magical story! Thank you for sharing!

  • @sallysampson628
    @sallysampson628Ай бұрын

    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!! 😃🥰🥰🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

  • @jackrubin6303
    @jackrubin63033 жыл бұрын

    Twinnies inspirational. Watched episode three times.

  • @luckysunbird8862
    @luckysunbird88623 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story, thank you

  • @Gladdy147
    @Gladdy147 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @emmanuelstclair2560
    @emmanuelstclair25603 жыл бұрын

    What a precious gift to have

  • @michelleselway8866
    @michelleselway88667 ай бұрын

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

  • @LyndaHill
    @LyndaHill3 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely story. Thanks.

  • @hurst-cs2jh

    @hurst-cs2jh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hello Lynda 🥰😊

  • @heatheryoung8657
    @heatheryoung8657Ай бұрын

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

  • @mickgatz214
    @mickgatz2143 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome story. :)

  • @Andrewkafp
    @Andrewkafp2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @sheriedwards362
    @sheriedwards362Ай бұрын

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

  • @BenjaminHall-yt6kk
    @BenjaminHall-yt6kkАй бұрын

    Fascinating story! Thank you so much.

  • @kathleenmiller516
    @kathleenmiller5169 ай бұрын

    This was so enjoyable! These ladies are lovely people.

  • @lisaenglert3202
    @lisaenglert32022 жыл бұрын

    Aw Steve Irwin ❤️ those these Twinnies!

  • @ellenpeel2346
    @ellenpeel2346Ай бұрын

    Thank you for helping the birds

  • @robinwagner3293
    @robinwagner3293Ай бұрын

    Great story. Two beautiful ladies.

  • @dianatracey6098
    @dianatracey6098 Жыл бұрын

    amazing ladies ..family must be so proud x

  • @3CShannon
    @3CShannon Жыл бұрын

    Amazing family! Thanks for helping our wildlife

  • @CrippledPotato
    @CrippledPotato3 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lesley7634
    @lesley7634 Жыл бұрын

    *** RESPECT **** for these ladies

  • @user-bf3mh1mk6g
    @user-bf3mh1mk6gАй бұрын

    They have such caring souls 😊

  • @joanweightman2275
    @joanweightman2275Ай бұрын

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

  • @jaxbraidwood6696
    @jaxbraidwood6696Ай бұрын

    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 ❤️

  • @thetruth9775
    @thetruth9775 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful people!! So kind .

  • @missyn4969
    @missyn49693 жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gonnabeok.
    @gonnabeok. Жыл бұрын

    What a heartwarming story. Two lovely girls.

  • @darleneengebretsen1468

    @darleneengebretsen1468

    7 ай бұрын

    Two lovely WOMEN.

  • @giadellabaromeo2607
    @giadellabaromeo26073 жыл бұрын

    So cute,such a blessing

  • @90skid97
    @90skid9724 күн бұрын

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

  • @bsheehan3269
    @bsheehan32696 ай бұрын

    Two remarkable women. God bless them!

  • @stanleybower5137
    @stanleybower51373 жыл бұрын

    Very lovely 💖💖 Australian 🇦🇺 Story birds of a feather the twinnies 💞💞saving the wildlife sea birds of pelican💞💞

  • @shredderhater
    @shredderhaterАй бұрын

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

  • @canuckyukyuk9164
    @canuckyukyuk91643 жыл бұрын

    I love them!

  • @karensayer3089
    @karensayer3089Ай бұрын

    That accent!😊

  • @outbacknomad9939
    @outbacknomad9939Ай бұрын

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

  • @margaretmunce1501
    @margaretmunce15013 жыл бұрын

    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! ❤️❤️🇦🇺

  • @bermondsey548428
    @bermondsey5484282 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant fantastic ladies love from🇬🇧

  • @debbieknight7415
    @debbieknight74153 жыл бұрын

    Good work 👏 twinnies all the best for the future

  • @ComplicatedCupcake
    @ComplicatedCupcake2 жыл бұрын

    Adorable Twinnies

  • @AusFeral23
    @AusFeral233 жыл бұрын

    I knew these girls back in warilla years ago cliff the potatoe farmer/ jogger planted their vegie garden for em

  • @dreamcrone
    @dreamcrone3 жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh, they talk in an echo

  • @simpleMarian
    @simpleMarian3 жыл бұрын

    She's right men are too much trouble, just relationship generally is trouble . Whatever gender . But we fight for it 😁

  • @africanawang2674
    @africanawang2674Ай бұрын

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