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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.


		Urban river goes to sea story posted on 11/11/2008 - about 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)

		My job - photographer to the stars story posted on 11/11/2008 - about 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)

		Taking a punt on the Melbourne Cup - Part 2 of 2 story posted on 06/11/2008 - about The Melbourne Cup is many things to many people. Closet gamblers, fashionistas, socialites and regular folk cluster around TVs, radios and track railings for the race that literally stops a nation. Occasions like the Melbourne Cup provide wonderful oppor... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Santa In the Drink story posted on 30/10/2008 - about In the late 1950s, we were living in a small fisherman's cottage at Watsons Bay, Sydney, near Camp Cove Beach. It was a blissful place to live - for walking and swimming and having many visitors. Lovely Alice Doyle, the matriarch of the Doyle Family, ... thanks to Rosemary Manchester

		Feeding wild lorikeets on the verandah at home story posted on 27/09/2008 - about My brother's family lives in outer-Melbourne, Victoria where houses meet the bush. Wild rainbow lorikeets regularly graze on a seed tray nailed to the front verandah. My sister-in-law, Michelle, and her local lorikeets are very good friends. On a rece... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		being australian story posted on 16/09/2008 - about i love this beautiful country... i'm a born and bred Aussie and proud of it through and through... i love this land and it loves me... i can't stand how i can insult someone by wearing my Aussie board shorts to work. i can't stand the fact i get told to s... thanks to bigboy

		Distance story posted on 04/09/2008 - about This land is so vast it changes the idea of closeness, for me. People I feel close to and with who I have shared the best times of my life are at the same time, people who live miles away. Contact with them is via email facebook text and the occasiona... thanks to Naids

		It's not always like the tropics here. story posted on 11/07/2008 - about It seems that not having central heating is typically Australian. People are lining up in stores to buy space heaters, now that it's cold. As I was listening to the radio, a woman, who had just won a bit of cash from a giveaway, was asked what she was ... thanks to Atalanta from USA

		So happy to be back in OZ story posted on 07/07/2008 - about I'm so happy to be back here - why? well, the fantastic 'winter' that Sydney puts on for one thing. After 2 years in London our winter is their summer - and then generally without much sun. A group of us began singing Waltzing Matilda on the plane - and... thanks to Pat

		Aussies can't be bothered to say whole words. story posted on 06/07/2008 - about I've found that Aussies more so than any other people I've ever met like to shorten words. Breakfast becomes Breky, mushrooms are mushies, McDonalds is Macas, and names even more so, everyone looks for the shortest way possible to say it.... thanks to Atalanta from USA

		The Bay story posted on 01/07/2008 - about Small craft dozed in the sunshine Cars zoomed on the road. I walked......they drove Peace engulfed me Anxiety beset them Destination beckoned me Terminus eluded them The trees swayed The birds flew The clouds moved Lightning flashed Small craft... thanks to miss maggie

		Why am I here? story posted on 01/07/2008 - about The dusty roads, plains Steam trains Oyster farms, narrow bridges Rock ridges- 'Why am I here? I'M AUSTRALIAN.' Aggressive, no manners Beggars Crowded streets, busy thoroughfares No friends- Why am I here? I'M AUSTRALIAN. Work, Work, Work ... thanks to miss maggie

		Acceptance story posted on 28/05/2008 - about I migrated here as a child in the 70s from an uptight crowded land to a suburban part of Sydney where the people were easygoing. We came to see the uniquely Aussie way of life was ACCEPTANCE. If the train was late or didn't appear,if the local paper wa... thanks to Jo from The Netherlands

		P-Plate story posted on 16/05/2008 - about While living in the US for a number of years - and getting accustomed to driving on the right hand side of the road (wheel on the left), I soon forgot about that curious habit youthful drivers in Australia have of jamming their trusty p-plates behind the ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		We are many, but we are still one story posted on 14/05/2008 - about Whilst surfing the internet today for current news I stumbled across many pages that seemed to focus on racism, social prejudice and the stifling of others beliefs along with murders, gang wars, thefts and rape to name a few. Although every country do... thanks to Oz_89

		The most welcoming place story posted on 10/05/2008 - about I was born in Germany but have made Australia my home. It is one of the most welcoming places on Earth and i truly feel blessed every day to live in such a wonderful place :-)... thanks to Anna Witt

		Celebrating Australia Day in Port Hedland story posted on 07/05/2008 - about Here are a few snapshots of people having fun in the Western Australia mining town of Port Hedland on Australia Day 2004. The local fire department wheeled out its dunk tank to help raise money. And all kinds of things went on display, including a derby... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Advance Australia - Share story posted on 06/05/2008 - about Coming from a good Australian country town I had solemnly sung the National Anthem many times. But when I attended our first school assembly in Sydney I was surprised to feel tears and goosebumps as I watched the kids from 27 different nationalities s... thanks to Anna Bremmer from Dalby

		Survival story posted on 05/05/2008 - about Being Australian is about survival...........from my forebears to the present nothing comes easy to those living in the wide brown land........perhaps its a quality shaped by our environment but I would like to think that it is more a factor of destiny...... thanks to Winston Cross

		My Little Aussie story posted on 24/04/2008 - about My 5 year old son celebrating Australia Day!... thanks to shanny

		Keeping it in the Family story posted on 24/04/2008 - about I got this phone call one Thursday night and I thought it was the wrong number. I had just moved from Tasmania and was living in Victoria. I soon heard the phone ring and I heard the words 'You will never guess who this is!' I thought it was my au... thanks to Jammer86

		Anzac Appreciation story posted on 22/04/2008 - about This coming Friday as like last year, a small group of young adults, belonging to a local Antioch Community will attend the Dawn Service on Nobby's Beach. As one of their Parent Couple support persons, I have the honour of knowing them. To this group,... thanks to Dacapotiddi

		Thoughtful strangers story posted on 20/04/2008 - about Juggling my shopping bags to the car, I managed to drop my keys down the drain. To my surprise, three young men ran over to help. One took and held my bags and the other two lifted the grate to fish my keys out. Can't get more Australian then that!... thanks to jodyandbenny

		Aussies of All Colours story posted on 20/04/2008 - about Being Australian means acceptance of all cultures and colours. I am a mother of 2 gorgeous boys who are of South Sea Islander origin with beautiful brown skin and curly hair. Their sister is fair skinned, blue eyed and blonde. One of our neighbours com... thanks to sharjoza

		Why I love Australia story posted on 18/04/2008 - about The freedom. the nature. No matter which part of Australia you're from, there is something beautiful always nearby. I am so proud to be called Australian, and to also have my son grow up in this safe and beautiful country... thanks to katkatkat

		Pausing to honour the 'Diggers' story posted on 18/04/2008 - about Every year, Australians all over from the biggest cities to the tiniest towns stop to pause, reflect, acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary service and sacrifice of men and women years ago who were among the ANZACs. On ANZAC Day, streets are line... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Our Lucky Place story posted on 17/04/2008 - about I love going overseas and sharing my Vegemite, but I especially like going overseas to really appreciate Australia....It really is the lucky country. Travelling gives you an insight into what DOES NOT exist in Australia...war, hunger, no welfare. I wil... thanks to lexie

		New South Wales story posted on 17/04/2008 - about NSW has so much to offer.... thanks to Young Newk

		Being Australian story posted on 17/04/2008 - about You know how many 'Australian' things people do and say when you have children as they mimic them every day. I love to watch my kids learn and come out with funny little sayings and words that we use everyday but somehow seem so much funnier from a toddle... thanks to Rebecca Carney

		Miss story posted on 17/04/2008 - about Whenever relatives from overseas stay with us, we always have huge get-togethers and traditionally host a BBQ at the local park where the kids can play and the adults can catch up over a good ol' sausage!... thanks to suelovexx