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.
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
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
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 Isa in the '80s story posted on 05/08/2009 - about Mount Isa made the news recently (google 'Mt Isa's men 'not top quality either', say women'). The article prompted me to reminisce about my own experiences there, where I served time in the late ?80s as part of my undergraduate obligations. Mount Isa is a... thanks to slif
Backyard BBQ story posted on 16/05/2009 - about I am new to Melbourne and decided to have a bbq to meet my otherhalf's friends. We have a tiny 2 bedroom unit, and unknown to me, my OH had invited over 20 of his friends!! So here we are, over 20 people jam packed into a tiny lounge room, watching the fi... thanks to bobchic
Feeling Australian story posted on 08/05/2009 - about Being able to walk down the road, to my local river, pick up the Kayak and go down the river valley... thanks to Alex Portnoy
Moving to Australia video added on 24/12/2008 Moving to a new country can be a very daunting task, but by using the information provided in this educational DVD documentary we aim to inform you about the various processes available, enabling you to make your pathway to Australia smooth and fun.
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Experiencing Kakadu National Park video added on 23/11/2008 Check out the variety of birdlife, the awe-inspiring landscapes, including alluring waterfalls that surge over sandstone escarpments to fill the plunge pools below, and whet your visual appetite in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.
Lonely Pla... view at external site || view locally
Byron Bay, Environmental Artist (Overlander.TV) video added on 04/11/2008 Travel Videos - Australia : Byron Bay (pop. 6130)
It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage to Byron Bay. Once the centre for peace, love and alternative lifestyles, now home of a growing number of baby boomer 'seachangers' from capital cities... view at external site || view locally
BYOB: The wine bottle in a brown paper bag phenomena story posted on 06/10/2008 - about As a traveler, not from Australia, I was amazed to see how many BYOB places there were. They are rare or non-existent in other parts of the world. Seeing so many people on Friday/ Saturday nights with wine bottles in brown paper bags walking down street... thanks to Atalanta from USA
Dancing with the Stars - in Milson's Point, Sydney story posted on 01/10/2008 - about I recently started ballroom dancing classes under the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Well, not exactly under it, but right next to it at the Bradfield Park Community Centre at Milson's Point.
Ballroom dancing is really fun - and fantastically good exercise. ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
Being Australian in Byron Bay (Overlander.tv) video added on 01/06/2008 It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage to Byron Bay. Once the centre for peace, love and alternative lifestyles, now home of a growing number of baby boomer 'seachangers' from capital cities down south. With this new mix, Byron is evolving, (a... view at external site || view locally
Nimbin, Australia's Alternative Capital (Overlander.tv) video added on 01/06/2008 Nimbin, New South Wales (pop.319)
Back in the early seventies Nimbin became the alternative lifestyle capital of Australia. Many of the original communes are still set up today. In recent times Nimbin has become infamous for it's annual Mardi Grass fes... view at external site || view locally
Murray River story posted on 17/04/2008 - about Weekends, public holidays, afternoons ... load the esky, hook up the tinnie and head for the Murray River.
Camping, fishing, sitting around the campfire telling a few yarns, (murray) crayfishing, cod season and yabbying have been a part of my aussie li... thanks to eidurt