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IN CANBERRA the Australian Capital Territory
story posted on 23/11/2011 - about
The weather is so temperamental. Yet, it is so relaxing. Beautiful place looking down the valley. ...
thanks to evangeline nissani from sydney Australia

ART EXHIBITION ON THE ISLAND 2011
story posted on 23/11/2011 - about
Every year, Sydney has the Art exhibition displayed along the sydney beaches and Cockatoo Island. The public comes to see unusual art created and painted by arts lovers....
thanks to evangeline nissani from sydney Australia

Carcoar
story posted on 15/11/2011
40 years ago the Mid Western Highway in NSW by- passed this lovely little town - and it's little, just 250 people - and so Carcoar had remained almost unchanged since then. It's not been tizzyied up to be a 'tourist town ' but the buildings along m...
thanks to Doodie

Back from Broome
story posted on 23/10/2011 - about
I returned home two days ago after a trip to Broome. Love Broome. It has not changed at all since I last visited this town eight years ago (apart from the addition of a MacDonalds in town). There is a special vibe in Broome, the beauty of the landscap...
thanks to Esther Renggli from Switzerland

Who do you think you are?
news (Special Feature) posted on 24/06/2011
Landmark survey of Australian values reveals big changes on work, sport and booze....
thanks to site administrator

Being Australian Founder Supports TA Campaign
news (Special Feature) posted on 30/03/2011
Being Australian founder, Doug Kirkpatrick, comments on Tourism Australia's new campaign to win tourists...
thanks to site administrator

Night fall
story posted on 11/03/2011 - about
A friend of mine took this. Port Hedland, I believe it was just before Cyclone Jacob....
thanks to KellyJayne

Cyclone Supplies
story posted on 11/03/2011 - about
Cyclone George really hit Port Hedland hard. But when word got out that the South Hedland Liquor store was giving out free alcohol everyone queued up to get their most needed supplies!...
thanks to KellyJayne

Wired Office Computers
listing posted on 24/02/2011
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thanks to david

Australia’s familiar past
story posted on 09/02/2011 - about
Magic happens in old books. The thoughts and observations of writers long deceased come alive at the turn of yellowed pages. Deciphering antique fonts, touching dried-out leather covers and smelling aged paper, there is no more sensual bridge to the past....
thanks to Oliver Marc Hartwich

Aussie coat of arms
story posted on 23/01/2011 - about
Love your website. Was passing through Benalla and stopped in at the local Gents at the Council chambers when I noticed the logo on the hand dryer. Thought it was funny and worth sharing here. Don't reckon you'd find this in Paris or Rome. No doubt abou...
thanks to Jasie

The Gundagai dog on his tuckerbox
story posted on 23/01/2011 - about
On the way from Sydney to Melbourne, we stopped by the old dog on the tucker box at Gundagai. Of course, the highway goes around the town now instead of through it. Not sure if the dog and tuckerbox sculpture is the original but the building ruins next ...
thanks to Jasie

Aussie beaches
story posted on 21/01/2011
We are so lucky with our great beaches. It's only when you see what other countries call 'beaches' that you realise just how lovely ours are. They have sand (not pebbles), waves (not dank water), fish to fish for an (generally) oor lovely HOT Australia...
thanks to Doodie

The floods
story posted on 21/01/2011
This isn't a story, it's just my comment: I think the wonderful community spirit that we've seen in Queensland and now Victoria, shows exactly what 'Being Australian' means....
thanks to Ann

Heart2heart Ceremonies
listing posted on 27/12/2010
Individually written ceremonies to celebrate life's memorable occasions - south east Queensland...
thanks to Marlee Bruinsma

Volunteer
story posted on 04/11/2010 - about
I am 39 years old and am proud to volunteer my time to different organisations. If it was not for us volunteers this great country of ours would not exist. I currently volunteer for the following organisations: Hospital Auxiliary - we hold raffles, ...
thanks to Kaggles

The Glass Votive Candle Shop
listing posted on 09/10/2010
Australia's premier supplier of wedding reception and party supplies....
thanks to Ollie Broad

A touching moment
story posted on 15/08/2010 - about
A few weeks ago, we had an assembly in our school. At the start of the assembly, everyone stood up and sang the National Anthem solemnly. That was a really touching moment I had in Australia....
thanks to Xue

Park Orchards Garden & Building Supplies
listing posted on 11/08/2010
An Australian Family Business. Sustainable Firewood (FAA Members), mulches, sands, soils, screenings, pots, plants and MORE. Open & Delivery 7 days. Members FAA. Tradies Welcome. ...
thanks to Jan Maher

Honesty and crocodiles in Port Douglas
story posted on 26/07/2010 - about
I've been in Port Douglas - the locals call it The Port - and did all the touristy things and there are lots of them. Out on the reef was fabulous. But the beaches are great. Kept away from rivers because there are crocodiles. Lovely little shops in t...
thanks to gwen

Riding on the bus
story posted on 25/07/2010 - about
When I recently came to Melbourne from New Zealand to study at U Melb, I had to get around on public transport. I was delighted to hear people say 'thank you driver' when leaving the bus, even from the rear exit. I curiously observed this to see if it was...
thanks to Derek Patton from New Zealand & more

Musk lorikeets, eagles, galahs and eucalypts...
story posted on 15/07/2010 - about
I came across this little book a few years ago and was touched by the use of Australian themes in these prayers. There are many prayers for many different occasions - all short and full of wonderful Australian imagery. I can open the book any time and be ...
thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

Eureka!
story posted on 15/07/2010 - about
As I drove into Ballarat, I suddenly came across these unpretentious signs - the street and suburb of Eureka - I had to stop the car, pause for a moment and pay my respects to this part of Australian history. For this was the place where, it is said, t...
thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

The Eureka Playground
story posted on 15/07/2010 - about
I loved the imaginative use of the Eureka Rebellion themes in this playground next to the Eureka Centre in Ballarat. A wonderful opportunity for parents to reflect and share with their children a part of Australian history. I would love to know if there a...
thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

YAAMA
story posted on 14/07/2010 - about
It was fun to discover this buggy with an Aboriginal word for 'WELCOME'. Then, I found myself asking questions... Why is it that if it wasn't for the English translation, I wouldn't have known the meaning of YAAMA? Why is it that I don't know one sing...
thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

Migration lessons from the soccer pitch*
story posted on 05/07/2010 - about
After Germany had convincingly demolished the Socceroos at the World Cup, I was not sure what to expect in the office, with me being German and all that. Quips about Per Mertesacker’s hand-ball in the German penalty box? Discussions about the harsh red ca...
thanks to Oliver Marc Hartwich

We got up at 4am to watch Australia...
story posted on 04/07/2010 - about
My children proudly advised me they would be getting up at 4am to watch Australia kick off at 4.30am in the FIFA World Cup a week ago. My teenage son suggested I could contribute this as an 'Australian moment' on this website. I was so excited that my kid...
thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

A family home in Australia...
story posted on 04/07/2010 - about
I was delighted when both my children recognized this triptych and started telling me the story! These three prints tell the story of a couple starting their life in country Australia as pioneers. Then we see their built home and baby, and finally, (we pr...
thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

The road often travelled
story posted on 03/07/2010 - about
I am one of many Australians who came here as a child migrant. I was 5yrs old and I spoke two languges and English sounded different here! As an adult I can now appreciate the unique experience which is common to many of us in becoming Australian; it is a...
thanks to Andrea Arnaud from Melbourne

A Commitment to Australia...
story posted on 02/07/2010 - about
During a visit to Kryal Castle near Ballarat with international visitors, I came across a refreshing room of Australian history. I felt 'Australian' when I read the words of one of our previous Prime Ministers, Bob Hawke, who said that, ' ....all we need ...
thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne