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News.com.au
26-04-2025
- News.com.au
Aussie twins captivated the internet for speaking in unison
When you get to know someone pretty well you could say you finish each other's sentences. For identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers, that really is the case. The 51-year-old Sunshine Coast sisters went viral online after they were captured speaking in perfect unison during an interview in the aftermath of a violent carjacking on Monday. Dressed in matching blue scrubs with a rabbit pattern, the pair described how their mother went to help a bloodied man only to be confronted with the gun-wielding car thief. 'One guy, he was up there with our mum. He went up there and he was coming back down toward us,' one said, as the other finished her sister's sentences. 'And he goes 'run, he's got a gun!'' the sisters said at the exact same time. Their unique ability to speak in sync stunned viewers around the globe, along with their matching outfit and hairstyles. The pair said they have tried not to speak in unison, but it is impossible. 'We don't notice it ourselves when we're getting interviewed,' Bridgette told SBS News. 'There is a lot of negative comments on Facebook … because some people are saying, 'It's fake. How can you rehearse a conversation?' 'You can't. It's us, and we've tried not to talk together, and it's impossible.' It is also not the first time the sisters have been in the spotlight. In 2016, Paula and Bridgette appeared on Good Morning Britain, with former presenter Piers Morgan calling it 'one of the greatest interviews I have ever conducted in my life'. The pair also share a love for wildlife and have run the Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Landsborough for the last 25 years. Just a give-minute drive from Australia Zoo, the sanctuary rehabilitates seabirds and pelicans who've been injured in the wild. The sisters are hoping their viral moment can help raise funds for their lifelong passion. Funds will go towards mounting food bills and ongoing care costs, repairs to their ageing building and installing a disabled toilet for visitors. Paula and Bridgette called for answers from the Queensland Government in October last year after two birds, an eclectus parrot and an extremely rare white crow, were seized from their care. Officers from the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) took Bonnie the parrot and Luca the crow from Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue, claiming the sisters did not have approval to keep them. During a routine compliance check by DESI, the sisters were told they needed a permit for Bonnie and Luca was not on any 'species management' list. The Twinnies offered to get a licence for Bonnie and pay $900 for her back, and to pay for her shelter until that happened. Despite being promised the birds would not be euthanised, Paula and Bridgette told Daily Mail Australia they had learnt both had been killed in April 2024. Meanwhile Molly the Magpie, who was taken from her family and two canine companions due to a lack of permit, was returned to Gold Coast couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen following the intervention of Queensland Premier Steven Miles. The Powers were mentored by the late and great Steve Irwin, who was mesmerised by their intuition and understanding of animals.
Perth Now
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Remarkable past of Aussie in-sync twins
When you get to know someone pretty well you could say you finish each other's sentences. For identical twins Paula and Bridgette Powers, that really is the case. The 51-year-old Sunshine Coast sisters went viral online after they were captured speaking in perfect unison during an interview in the aftermath of a violent carjacking on Monday. Dressed in matching blue scrubs with a rabbit pattern, the pair described how their mother went to help a bloodied man only to be confronted with the gun-wielding car thief. 'One guy, he was up there with our mum. He went up there and he was coming back down toward us,' one said, as the other finished her sister's sentences. 'And he goes 'run, he's got a gun!'' the sisters said at the exact same time. An interview clip of Bridgette and Paula Powers went viral after viewers were stunned they spoke in perfect unison. NewsWire / John Gass Credit: News Corp Australia Their unique ability to speak in sync stunned viewers around the globe, along with their matching outfit and hairstyles. The pair said they have tried not to speak in unison, but it is impossible. 'We don't notice it ourselves when we're getting interviewed,' Bridgette told SBS News. 'There is a lot of negative comments on Facebook … because some people are saying, 'It's fake. How can you rehearse a conversation?' 'You can't. It's us, and we've tried not to talk together, and it's impossible.' It is also not the first time the sisters have been in the spotlight. In 2016, Paula and Bridgette appeared on Good Morning Britain, with former presenter Piers Morgan calling it 'one of the greatest interviews I have ever conducted in my life'. It is not the first time the pair has been in the spotlight, having been interviewed by Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain in 2016. NewsWire / John Gass Credit: News Corp Australia The pair also share a love for wildlife and have run the Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue in Landsborough for the last 25 years. Just a give-minute drive from Australia Zoo, the sanctuary rehabilitates seabirds and pelicans who've been injured in the wild. The sisters are hoping their viral moment can help raise funds for their lifelong passion. Funds will go towards mounting food bills and ongoing care costs, repairs to their ageing building and installing a disabled toilet for visitors. Paula and Bridgette called for answers from the Queensland Government in October last year after two birds, an eclectus parrot and an extremely rare white crow, were seized from their care. Officers from the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) took Bonnie the parrot and Luca the crow from Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue, claiming the sisters did not have approval to keep them. During a routine compliance check by DESI, the sisters were told they needed a permit for Bonnie and Luca was not on any 'species management' list. The Twinnies offered to get a licence for Bonnie and pay $900 for her back, and to pay for her shelter until that happened. Despite being promised the birds would not be euthanised, Paula and Bridgette told Daily Mail Australia they had learnt both had been killed in April 2024. Meanwhile Molly the Magpie, who was taken from her family and two canine companions due to a lack of permit, was returned to Gold Coast couple Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen following the intervention of Queensland Premier Steven Miles. The Powers were mentored by the late and great Steve Irwin, who was mesmerised by their intuition and understanding of animals.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Remarkable truth behind Aussie twins revealed after viral TV moment
The world has become obsessed with a pair of identical twins from Australia after they were featured in an astonishing news segment that's gone viral. Seven News' 90-second interview focused on their witness account of an alleged 'carjacking' near their Sunshine Coast home, but what's sparked international attention is that Paula and Bridgette Powers are wearing the same clothes, have the same haircut, and answer questions in unison. However, most people sharing the clip overseas are unaware that the twins are renowned across Queensland for their wildlife volunteer work, and it's their ability to work in unison that helps them achieve remarkable results in healing injured birds. The veteran carers are highly skilled and were even mentored by the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. Just before Easter, they shared images on their Twinnies Pelican and Seabird Rescue social media account showing over a dozen ducks they raised and then released into the wild. Days earlier, the pair rescued two pelicans that had become caught up in fish hooks. It's not the first time the Powers twins have gone viral. During a live conversation with Piers Morgan and Susannah Reid on Good Morning Britain in 2016, the hosts were delighted by their ability to laugh and speak together. 'Sometimes we do feel like just one person, yes, we do,' they said. In the most recent interview, the pair recounted the moment their mum approached the driver of a car that had rolled on Steve Irwin Way. But the man, who was covered in blood, then allegedly produced a gun. This. Is. INSANE — Latika M Bourke (@latikambourke) April 22, 2025 "Our hearts started to pound. And I said Mum, where's Mum?" the Powers twins said. They then detail how their mother distracted the man so they could all get away. The Powers twins and their mother escaped unharmed. A man has been charged with a string of offences, including dangerous driving causing death and two counts of armed robbery. Footage captures 'nightmare' bird problem outside Apple store Reason behind decline of rare Aussie bird prompts calls for major change Bird's 'haunting' cry heard on Aussie island for first time in 50 years When Yahoo News contacted the twins on Tuesday, the pair said they were taking a break. Clips of their interview have been viewed millions of times around the world, and they've even been featured in an online parody by comedian Devon Poole. The last time we spoke with the Powers twins, they were hard at work, caring for a magpie that was unable to look after itself. The twins believed the juvenile magpie had been raised to associate humans with food, and that's why it approached them. 'He just wanted help, the poor little thing,' they said. Anyone wishing to donate and help the twins work can do so here. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
