Shane Jacobson launches search for Australia's worst roadside toilet

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 19:38 · Archive

Comedian Shane Jacobson has launched a campaign with Kleenex to find and renovate Australia's worst roadside toilet.

Comedian Shane Jacobson has launched a campaign called The Great Aussie Dunny Rescue, partnering with Kleenex to find Australia's worst roadside toilet. The facility that wins will receive a complete makeover.

Jacobson, known as the Dunny Man from his title role in the 2006 mockumentary film Kenny, said that roadside dunnies were 'what keeps communities going'. He described the unpredictability of outback facilities, recounting an encounter with a frog in a bog. 'The thing is with outback dunnies is that you never really know what you're going to get,' he said. 'Everyone has their own dunny horror stories and certainly looking down and seeing a frog living in it was enough to put me off.'

Jacobson acknowledged the project as lighthearted fun but said it could make a real difference for regional communities. 'There are places in Australia where you may have to drive hours just to go to the footy. If an outback dunny is your pit stop on the way, you'll be stoked if it wins,' he said.

How it is being reported

• ‘Dunny Man’ Shane Jacobson launches bid to do up Australia’s worst roadside toilet‘Dunny Man’ has teamed up with Kleenex to rescue Australia’s unsung heroes of the highway – promising a full makeover for the winning regional dunny.Perth Now · 5 Nov, 19:03
• ‘Dunny Man’ Shane Jacobson launches bid to do up Australia’s worst roadside toilet‘Dunny Man’ has teamed up with Kleenex to rescue Australia’s unsung heroes of the highway – promising a full makeover for the winning regional dunny.The West Australian · 5 Nov, 19:02

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