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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.

	Honesty and crocodiles in Port Douglas posted on 26/07/2010 - about holidays 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 ... thanks to gwen
	Riding on the bus posted on 25/07/2010 - about travel 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... thanks to Derek Patton from New Zealand & more
	The Eureka Playground posted on 15/07/2010 - about city and town I loved the imaginative use of the Eureka Rebellion themes in this playground next to the Eureka Centre in Ballarat. A wonderful opport... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Eureka! posted on 15/07/2010 - about city and town As I drove into Ballarat, I suddenly came across these unpretentious signs - the street and suburb of Eureka - I had to stop the car, p... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Musk lorikeets, eagles, galahs and eucalypts... posted on 15/07/2010 - about everyday life 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... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	YAAMA posted on 14/07/2010 - about everyday life It was fun to discover this buggy with an Aboriginal word for 'WELCOME'. Then, I found myself asking questions... Why is it that if... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Migration lessons from the soccer pitch* posted on 05/07/2010 - about sports After Germany had convincingly demolished the Socceroos at the World Cup, I was not sure what to expect in the office, with me being Ge... thanks to Oliver Marc Hartwich
	A family home in Australia... posted on 04/07/2010 - about lifestyle I was delighted when both my children recognized this triptych and started telling me the story! These three prints tell the story of a... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	We got up at 4am to watch Australia... posted on 04/07/2010 - about sports 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. ... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	The road often travelled posted on 03/07/2010 - about everyday life 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 he... thanks to Andrea Arnaud from Melbourne
	A Commitment to Australia... posted on 02/07/2010 - about city and town During a visit to Kryal Castle near Ballarat with international visitors, I came across a refreshing room of Australian history. I felt... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	TOGETHER! posted on 01/07/2010 - about fashion When I saw this clothing label in an opp shop I was amazed! What a great label! It states very clearly MADE IN AUSTRALIA. If anyone has... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	What a cup of tea! posted on 01/07/2010 - about food When I saw this tea at the supermarket years ago I just had to buy it! I just love the picture of a swagman waiting for his billy to bo... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Aching to belong to something bigger... posted on 04/06/2010 - about everyday life When I was asked to share things that somehow made me feel Australian, I was surprised and bewildered. Surprised - because I didn't thi... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Origin posted on 27/05/2010 - about sports Last night i watch state of Origin and NSW got oowwnnnnedddd!... thanks to Sophdog
	An Australian School Uniform posted on 26/05/2010 - about everyday life A few months ago my daughter started a new school where she could wear any type of runners as part of her practical uniform. She immedi... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	She'll Be Right! posted on 09/05/2010 - about travel I remember when I flew back from my trip to the U.K.... For 6 weeks I heard nothing but foreign accents even on the plane. I didn't... thanks to Celeste Parker from Forbes, NSW
	Library melts into street posted on 14/02/2010 - about aussie icons Something you notice about Melbourne is its funky architecture and street art. I suppose you could say the artists are 'being australi... thanks to Robin Butler from Templestowe
	Discovering my family history posted on 27/01/2010 - about everyday life I have never felt more Australian until through research into my family I found out that I have an Indigenous Background. This really b... thanks to Raymond Richardson from Adelaide
	Australia Day in Port Hedland posted on 27/01/2010 - about fashion It was January 26 2004 in the mining town of Port Hedland, WA. The town had gathered outside the pub to watch the annual tractor pul... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	A ride on Puffing Billy posted on 25/01/2010 - about travel Near Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges is a fantastic little railway I discovered during a recent visit. There's something very Australian ... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay
	Kayaking on the harbour posted on 09/01/2010 - about entertainment The best time of day to see Sydney's famous harbour is during the setting of the sun. And perhaps the best way to see it is on a kayak... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane
	Christmas Day at Bondi Beach (pt3) posted on 27/12/2009 - about country and coast Since the day was a bit overcast, the crowd numbers were down. But I bumped into a fascinating couple from Poland. 'Greg' is posted t... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Christmas Day at Bondi Beach (pt2) posted on 27/12/2009 - about country and coast Bondi Beach has an international cachet, especially among the backpackers. This seems no more obvious that on a holiday like Christmas ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Being Australian on Christmas Day (Bondi Beach pt1) posted on 25/12/2009 - about country and coast It's Christmas day and having sufficiently fuelled up on brandy-soaked pudding, I wandered off to Bondi to see what the Bondi's backpac... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Someone's lost world in the Dandenongs, Victoria posted on 13/12/2009 - about country and coast The Dandenong Ranges are wonderful to visit in Spring and Summer. Especially during the week when the visitor traffic is lowest. Ther... thanks to Daryl Peterson from Lilydale, VIC
	Life in Newman, WA posted on 10/12/2009 - about city and town When driving through the red west of WA, it's always comforting to arrive in a town where the comforts of home can be found. Newman is... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane
	Feeling Australian during pub crawl in Prague posted on 25/09/2009 - about travel The last experience I had that made me feel 'australian' was a recent trip to Prague, while on a pub crawl through the city streets abo... thanks to wemb
	SE Queensland, Northern Sydney & West Palm Beach Florida posted on 21/09/2009 - about country and coast I have been to 11 states in the USA and then I fell in love with a man who lives in Florida, but I live in Brisbane. I don't want ... thanks to Kat in Florida from Brisbane
	Aussie in Sth Florida USA !!! posted on 19/09/2009 - about travel [ no story associated with this image ]... thanks to Kat in Florida from Brisbane