Australia creates giant moustache visible from space for Movember

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 21:50 · Archive

A 180-metre moustache has been carved into an airstrip in remote Australia to launch the Movember men's health campaign.

A 180-metre-wide moustache has been carved into an airstrip at Mt Gibbs Station in the remote mining town of Broken Hill, New South Wales, to launch this year's Movember campaign. Dubbed the Big Red Mo, it is believed to be the first moustache visible from outer space. Campaigners have urged the International Space Station team to photograph the giant landmark to prove this claim.

Movember encourages men to grow moustaches to raise awareness of men's health issues. Nathan Appo, global board director of Movember, said the moustache was created as an 'SOS for men's health' to draw attention to a global crisis. He highlighted that suicide rates are twice as high in regional and remote areas, and that the project aims to shine a light on barriers men in these communities face when accessing support, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.

Aussie comedian Luke McGregor is among those supporting the campaign and visited the Big Red Mo this week. He said he was growing a moustache to make himself 'look more trustworthy', but emphasised his commitment to raising awareness.

Australia creates giant moustache visible from space for Movember — Image: The West Australian

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Australia grows a moustache to launch Movember campaignAustralia now has something in common with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Yosemite Sam and Ned Flanders.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 21:23
Australia grows a moustache to launch Movember campaignAustralia now has something in common with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Yosemite Sam and Ned Flanders.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 21:23

In this story: Movember · Australia · Broken Hill · Nathan Appo · Luke McGregor · International Space Station · Mt Gibbs Station · New South Wales

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