Carly Bass

An Aussie mum has recalled the terrifying moment she found her son "floating face down like a starfish" while swimming at the beach with his cousins.

With many Aussies still in the thick of summer holidays , outdoor enthusiasts are no doubt making the most of their time spent outside . And for

Aussies have been exposed to a new soundtrack this summer, and one we can't ignore. The "deafening" chorus of thousands of cicadas chirping at once has filled the air in what's known to be a one-in-seven-year event.

It seems no amount of warning can deter some tourists from flouting a simple campground rule , with many continuing to do the wrong thing while setting up camp across the country.

Aussies across parts of the country are waking up to find their gardens "swarmed" by little critters with tree trunks, lawns and even inside homes covered in thousands of insects.

Incredible footage captured by a local woman has shocked residents who were left stunned after seeing a kangaroo swimming in the lake at a popular park.

A concerned driver has raised the alarm about a worrying problem regularly witnessed on Aussie roads as more and more caravans appear to take to busy highways without meeting roadworthy requirements

A frustrated resident is battling it out with council after a large gum tree fell and smashed his car parked outside his home.

Even the tiniest encounter can cause severe symptoms and possible death, despite being barely visible in the ocean.

The 'disgusting' car park scene speaks to a larger problem felt across Australia.