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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.


		high 5! story posted on 17/04/2008 - about I love being Australian, and appreciating the beauty we have with my son, from the gorgeous mountain in Dandenong, to the Mornington Peninsula in western port bay. Every part of Australia has its natural beauty and I am proud to be Australian.... thanks to katkatkat

		Paradise story posted on 17/04/2008 - about I think the thing that brings to mind that i am Australian most is summer barbeques at 8PM at night and it's still daylight because of the daylight savings. You can hear the crickets chirping and there is a soft gentle cooling breeze as you wait while the... thanks to darla

		Behind my window story posted on 16/04/2008 - about When I get home I love nothing more than sitting at my window and watching the world moving along, I live on Sydney's northern beaches and it is the most beautiful place I have every known. When I watch the world move on out side my window I feel safe... thanks to e-rad

		Foggy Moments story posted on 16/04/2008 - about I was born in Australia, background is Chinese. Me and my family were going on holidays, what a typical family would be doing, unfortunately we were late to depart because a family friend couldn't arrive on time. We departed 2 hours the normal time, dr... thanks to shazzy

		G'Day story posted on 10/04/2008 - about You know your an Australian when you get a sudden urge to greet every stranger that walks past. It's not something you even think about it's just the Australian way. ... thanks to Lion

		Coming Home to Paradise story posted on 10/04/2008 - about I live in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. I have travelled a little bit in my life. Northern Australia is famous for its tropical climate and with that climate comes (sometimes) unbearable humidity. Every time I come home from a trip, after flying ... thanks to Tammi

		What I miss when Summer ends. story posted on 08/04/2008 - about Sadly, the enjoyment of the feeling of my bare feet on the grass in the backyard is coming to an end for another Summer. ... thanks to Pauline Last from Kempsey, NSW.

		Being Australian story posted on 30/03/2008 - about When I first moved to Australia, I thought that to be Australian, you had to wear KT26 sneakers, have freckles, and wear stubbies in winter. My friends here have taught me that to be Australian is really to give everyone a fair go, look after your mat... thanks to relaxbeauty

		My morning concert story posted on 30/03/2008 - about Getting up an hour earlier each day has been wonderful for my health, the sounds coming from nature are fantastic. As the sun comes up in the east, I hear the birds awakening, and the kookaburras calling to their families and friends. The King parrots mak... thanks to shorter

		Our Dog story posted on 27/03/2008 - about Our old boy died at the age of 16, so we were very reluctant to get another dog. We lasted 6 years without a pet and then gave in! We found our mut from a pet shop. She was in a pen with about 12 other pups. She wasn't our first choice, that one k... thanks to Evelyn Lee from Sussex, UK

		Cops on the beat story posted on 09/03/2008 - about Aussie cops have it tough at the best of times - trying to keep the peace amid escalating crime and waning public respect. Despite the hard knocks they have to put up with, Aussie cops do a helluva job at keeping a sense of humour about their work. ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		She made me proud story posted on 28/01/2008 - about 27 Jan 2008 and I awoke to a woman announcer on ABC News Radio saying words to the effect that at last we could put away the flags, that she was sick of flags, and it was time to get onto something important. I got my flags out again.... thanks to Gillian

		Equality or solidarity story posted on 27/01/2008 - about Each workday morning, I breakfast at a small coffeeshop - not all that different to ones I've visited over the years in many countries overseas - particularly in Europe. Elsewhere, I often observe friendly banter between the owner and his/her patrons. A... thanks to Timothy

		Street Junk story posted on 19/01/2008 - about Every three months local councils do local pickups of your rubbish that won't fit in a wheelie bin. Sometimes, people just can't wait for the scheduled pick up day. That's what evidently happened here when someone just HAD to get rid of their stuff ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		An Ozzie Birthday story posted on 21/01/2006 - about My 30th was coming up so i organised a little get together of some of my closest friends. We had a ripper of a day, the weather was great and we were drinking anything from XXXX to the odd bottle of Cab Sav. My mate Chad (or as you all might know him as t... thanks to Mark Gardellini from Moorook / Riverland / S.A

		Hanging out to dry story posted on 06/10/2005 - about Hanging laundry on a Hills Hoist has got to be one of the most ubiquitous Australian experiences. After all, the darn thing was invented by an Australian (Gilbert Toyne in Geelong in 1912), then enhanced and marketed by another Australian (Lance Hill ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		The odd sunny day in the mountains story posted on 07/07/2005 - about I have lived in Sydney most of my life. It is fairly warm, even in winter. So when we moved to the Blue Mountains west of the city, I was surprised by how cold it got. Even summer days can be crisp up here. We have occasionaly had some snow. Some days ... thanks to Dylan Trevena from Sydney

		harmonica on the train story posted on 30/06/2005 - about One day, on the way back from work it was very late and the train was almost empty. One of the few other passengers was a guy playing a harmonica. I don't know who he was, but he played it beautifully. That train trip is one of the best memories I h... thanks to Dylan Trevena from Sydney

		Riding taxis on Sydney Harbour story posted on 22/06/2005 - about Mother's Day may be international but the way my family "treats" me is very Australian. This year, I was taken to the Opera House by taxi - not an ordinary taxi but a WATER taxi across Sydney harbour. These tiny black and yellow motorboats are alway... thanks to Dorothy from Sydney

		mountain weather story posted on 28/02/2005 - about I have been living in the blue mountains the last 3 years, and the weather up here is certainly very odd. Last spring we got a bit of snow, which was great fun. There is often thick fog - which can last all day (and night). But most disturbing... thanks to Dylan Trevena from Sydney