Almost every day, we see things, do things, hear things or say things that somehow feel 'Australian'. Share your experiences. Browse current stories for ideas. Leave your mark for future generations.
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 | | World's steepest scenic railway, Katoomba video added on 21/11/2008 Showing the short but lovely ride on the scenic railway at Katoomba National Park in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia. view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Highest court in the land story posted on 21/11/2008 Around the world, the business of justice is taken very seriously. You certainly know that from the ornate and costly architecture of ancient court buildings build many hundred of years ago in Europe.
But here in Canberra, the High Court building doe... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane |
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 | | A simple lesson in monosylabic communication video added on 20/11/2008 Maaaate!
Ahhh... one little word that says so much, is there nothing that a red-blooded Aussie male can't communicate with that one word alone? view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Australia With People To People video added on 20/11/2008 A short account of my trip to Australia with this amazing group of people. view at external site || view locally |
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 | | People to People Australia Highlights video added on 20/11/2008 From my trip with People to People last year, probably the best time of my life. The track in this montage was our official theme song for the trip, memories will always be embedded in it for us whenever we hear it. view at external site || view locally |
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 | | A visit to New England story posted on 20/11/2008 The funny thing about the Southern Highlands in New South Wales is the way early settlers tried hard to impose a touch of the old country (England) on the new country here. We stopped by this quaint old Tudor-style pub. TO anyone visiting from the real ... thanks to Rodney |
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 | | Rent a cave inside a national park news posted on 18/11/2008 Rent a 'cave' and 'luxury lodge' with views over Wollemi Wilderness.... thanks to site administrator |
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 | | Downhill Biking in South Australia video added on 15/11/2008 A helmet-cam run of the downhill track in Waterfall Gully. Cam rider - Aaron. Rider in front - Adam Bowey. view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Limestone Coast, South Australia video added on 15/11/2008 Rate:
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 | | Kangaroo Island, South Australia video added on 15/11/2008 Separated from the Australian mainland about 9000 years ago, Kangaroo Island remains one of the most unspoilt natural wonders of the world. You'll find seals basking on quiet beaches; koalas munching on gum trees; echidnas wandering in search of insects; ... view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Dunsborough Rail Carriages And Farm Cottages listing posted on 15/11/2008 We offer accommodation in lovingly restored historic jarrah rail carriages, 2 bedroom cottages, and a 4 bedroom farm house in a beautiful secluded bush setting on 100 acres of farm and bushland next to Geographe Bay, Western Australia... thanks to Dunsborough |
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 | | The Making of Baz Luhrmann's Australia Movie video added on 13/11/2008 Take a peek behind the scenes of Baz Luhrmann's new movie Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Set in 1940s Australia, the film is being shot on location in Bowen, Queensland. Highlights of this video include the landmark Bowenwood sign, st... view at external site || view locally |
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 | | 'Australia' -- Trailer for the film by Baz Luhrmann video added on 13/11/2008 The first (unofficial and completely not real) released trailer for Baz Luhrmann's film 'Australia'. Starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman - this is an epic story of survival in the harsh Australian Outback. view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Puddling about in filth story posted on 13/11/2008 This is my bus stop. And below the seat is the garbage thoughtfully left by people who surely must live in my neighbourhood but perhaps can't be bothered to put rubbish where it belongs. Pretty sight isn't it. . ... thanks to Fran |
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 | | House on stone block story posted on 13/11/2008 There's this pretty unusual house sitting on top of a chunk of sandstone at the corner of Liverpool and Bourke streets in Darlinghurst, Sydney. It seems to be the only house on the street that kept the original rock underneath while other properties chis... thanks to Jay |
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 | | Famous Falcon - a truly Australian driving experience story posted on 13/11/2008 Here's a rare sight -- a fair dinkum Ford Falcon GT ute from the 1970s. This one even has the famous Super Roo sticker Ford used to stick on side of their vehicles. Now, that was the era of Aussie muscle cars. ... thanks to Jay |
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 | | Living with cane toads, an imported menace story posted on 13/11/2008 The cane toad has made it to Western Australia. In rivers and streams across the northern half of the Northern Territory we found lots of the little bastards milling around.
We saw loads of them during a visit to Nitmiluk National Park. Dozens of the ... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane |
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 | | Lightning Ridge: Australia's black opal capital video added on 12/11/2008 Lightning Ridge provides Australian Opal Cutters with black opals.
Australian Opal Cutters sells opals, pearls and diamonds at wholesale prices. This is 50% to 55% off retail price! We provide high calibre stock at such low prices because we are wholes... view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Goat Races of Lightning Ridge [Australia] video added on 12/11/2008 Goat Races of Lightning Ridge Australia. Funny for those who have never seen them before. view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Train driver's view of the longest railway straight in the world video added on 12/11/2008 This is view from the driver's position through the windows of a west-bound Indian-Pacific passenger train as it travels the longest stretch of straight track in the world. view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia video added on 11/11/2008 Alice Springs is a diverse and vibrant outback town. Situated on the banks of the Todd River (which only occasionally runs with water) 'Alice' is famous for its colourful characters and relaxed atmosphere. Travellers can enjoy the view from Anzac Hill, br... view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Timelapse Australia's Outback Northern Territory video added on 11/11/2008 The Northern Territory is Australias real Outback and home to the iconic natural wonders of Kakadu National Park and Uluru/Ayers Rock.
Aboriginal people hold a spiritual connection to this land; their 40,000 year old story is shared on rocks and canvas... view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Bushwalking, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory, Australia video added on 11/11/2008 Lace up your hiking boots or strap on your trekking sandals to start your walking adventure through World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. But first, watch this video to get the highlights.
There are easy trails to the Aboriginal rock art sites at... view at external site || view locally |
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 | | The Ghan - Transcontinential Journey video added on 11/11/2008 Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide or Darwin, experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. Connections are available on the Indian Pacific and The Overland for guests travelling to or from Sydney and Melbourne. Enjoy 2 nights aboa... view at external site || view locally |
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 | | Volunteer story posted on 11/11/2008 I am 37 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:
Balranald Hospital Auxiliary - we hold... thanks to Kaggles |
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 | | Urban river goes to sea story posted on 11/11/2008 I was walking along my street recently when suddenly the skies opened up. Running alongside the street is one of those water channels. Normally it's almost empty except for the usual tiny trickle. The area where I live (Paddington, NSW) is like a giant... thanks to Shelley Goss from Brighton (Victoria) |
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 | | My job - photographer to the stars story posted on 11/11/2008 There's a very famous person and her husband (hint:Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban) who visit Sydney from time to time. They were visiting with their new baby recently. And it's always media mayhem when they do. I know. I'm part of the mayhem. While wait... thanks to Shelley Goss from Brighton (Victoria) |
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 | | Australian architecture: where hip and historic coexist story posted on 10/11/2008 Down the street from the central business district of Sydney are the famous Eveleigh Railway Workshops. They were on the way to being demolished thanks to overzealous developers and their politically motivated friends in state government. But fortunately,... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane |
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 | | Easy Gift listing posted on 09/11/2008 Decorative inexpensive gifts for weddings, christmas, birthday, anniversary, christening, bomboniere. Floral,themed ideas including candles, photo albums and more... thanks to Chris Stenning |
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 | | Damask Bedlinen Collection listing posted on 08/11/2008 Damask Bedlinen Collection makes and sells beautiful hand-made sheets, pillow cases, doona covers, cushion covers, tablecloths and table napkins using luxurious and long-lasting 100% cotton damask.... thanks to Jacqueline |