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		Mad Aussie snowboarding only in shorts video added on 15/12/2008 Mad Australian snowboarding only in boxer shorts to celebrate Australia day 2007. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Telephone sockets in Australia story posted on 15/12/2008 - about A trivial feature of Australian life. But when in Rome, you've got to do as they do. Here in Oz, that means negotiating the strange-looking phone socket on the wall. At least, it would probably seem strange to most Europeans and certainly to North Amer... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Chooks in my backyard story posted on 15/12/2008 - about These two chooks get easily lost in my neighbour's back yard. It's a mess. He doesn't mind them there. They produce fantastic eggs, which we share. These chooks are funny because they completely disappear for the day. You couldn't find them if you tri... thanks to Will Leidbeter from Heidelberg

		Slip Slop Slap - Australians aren't doing it often enough say experts news (Special Feature) posted on 15/12/2008 There?s a downside to being Australian: rising rates of fatal skin cancer caused by over exposure to the sun.... thanks to site administrator

		Melbourne Life news (Attractions) posted on 15/12/2008 Victoria's capital city offers plenty to do for the visitor with time to explore, feel and contemplate... thanks to site administrator

		Going Bush in Northwest Victoria news (Attractions) posted on 15/12/2008 Three National Parks in north western Victoria offer plenty of chances for excape to wilderness... thanks to site administrator

		The Big Mallee Root news (Attractions) posted on 15/12/2008 An ode to the harsh European experience of settling north western Victoria... thanks to site administrator

		How to speak Australian video added on 14/12/2008 A few tips on what you should know about the Australian accent. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Outback-inspired Australian ice cream (?) sold in Manhattan video added on 13/12/2008 Australian-made icecream made using recipes inspired by the Aussie outback view at external site \|\| view locally

		Women drivers surprising the blokes at Australian mines story posted on 13/12/2008 - about Something that's changed quite a bit in recent years is the presence of women running machinery throughout mining operations across Australia. Those giant dumper trucks are a good example. I expected to see only blokes running those machines. But in fa... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		Aussie Outback - a short retrospective video added on 12/12/2008 A still-frame video tribute to the Aussie outback and the characters who make it memorable. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Two Aussie girls try their hand at mechanical bull riding video added on 11/12/2008 To cap off the Sexy Cowgirl theme of January, Saturday 19th was Mechanical Bull night. In this video, Stiff and Elissa give the bull a double-team run for its money. Come visit us at: The Lord Raglan Hotel 15 Henderson Road Alexandria, NSW 2015 htt... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Aussie blonde definitely being Australian in Telluride, Colorado video added on 11/12/2008 This is a piece from Plum TV's host Ramona Bruland celebrating Australia Day in Telluride, Colorado view at external site \|\| view locally

		Nice Fashion - if you can wear it story posted on 11/12/2008 - about Not sure where this picture came from or who took it (if it was you, please let me know so you can be properly credited) Anyway, its a rather fetching photo, don't ya think? I wouldn't expect to see someone carrying on like this in, say, Fairbanks, Ala... thanks to Fran

		Outback road safety video added on 10/12/2008 Chris Pye, our Driveon Host alerts us to the Hazards of driving in the outback. Massive Road Trains, kangaroos, emus and livestock are only a few of the dangers when traveling the long stretches of road when driving north. Check out this road safety video... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Australia Day Ute Muster, Darwin 2008 video added on 10/12/2008 Ute's running amok, kicking up dust, doing dirt burnouts view at external site \|\| view locally

		Central NSW, New South Wales video added on 10/12/2008 From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep stations, Central NSW provides the visitor with an unforgettable bush experience - where history comes alive b efore your very eyes. The region's history can be read in its architecture -... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Australian Cowboys - the life of outback jackaroos video added on 10/12/2008 This fabulous clip captures a snapshot of the professional life and social setting as it really is for the bush-toughened jackaroos mustering cattle in the far outback. view at external site \|\| view locally

		The Big Ned Kelly - Glerowan, Victoria news (Attractions) posted on 10/12/2008 The Victorian town famous for infamous characters has more to it than meets the eye... thanks to site administrator

		Helicopter flight over the Great Ocean Road video added on 09/12/2008 Short clip showing the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Whale Watching with Headland Charters Merimbula video added on 09/12/2008 Whale watching with Headland Charters on the south coast of Merimbula, NSW. Experience the thrill of a close encounter with Humpback whales and Dolphins. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Top Day Trips from Melbourne video added on 09/12/2008 Part 2 of our look at the wonderful day trips to discover from Melbourne, Australia. view at external site \|\| view locally

		The Great Australian Outdoors video added on 09/12/2008 For lovers of the great outdoors, Victoria is a breath of fresh air. From the ocean to the outback there is something for everyone. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Top Day Trips from Melbourne, Australia (Part 1) video added on 09/12/2008 Many people think that if you want to get the most out of a trip to Australia, you'll have to travel thousands of mile. Not so with Victoria - it's compact diversity makes it ideal for a whole range of fantastic days out. Here are a few ideas... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Bondi, the hottest beach on the planet video added on 09/12/2008 With sharks in the water, thieves on land, broken bones, overdoses, fights and mass rescues, the lifeguards of Bondi Beach have their hands full watching over the millions of tourists and locals who flock to the area each year. Bondi Rescue shows that ... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Driving past cattle and a wide load in QLD video added on 08/12/2008 Driving between Kynuna and Longreach on the Matilda way, we came across these cattle and the wide load. It was very eventful. The wide load was a tray for a 250 tonne Dump Truck at Mt Isa mines. view at external site \|\| view locally

		A locomotive cab ride in Australia's northwest story posted on 08/12/2008 - about Being a locomotive engineer in Australia has gotta be a pretty interesting experience, especially if you run trains in the arid north west of Australia. Our mining boom has produced huge amounts of iron ore shipped to China. And it's come back to us as ... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay

		My trip to Broome and the Kimberleys video added on 07/12/2008 A fascinating compilation of footage in first-person perspective taken by a visitor on holiday in far north Western Australia in 2005 view at external site \|\| view locally

		Camping with wild pigs story posted on 07/12/2008 - about No tent, just a hutchie (plastic to keep dew at bay). No mosquito net. Just a tube of Deet repellent. Nothing to stop wild pigs roaming up in the middle of the night, either. Nor snakes or anything else taking a curious interest as I slept. But the s... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Hang gliding, Bald Hill/Stanwell Park, New South Wales South Coast video added on 06/12/2008 Tandem hang gliding flight from Hill 60 in Wollongong wth HangglideOz and Dr Benedict as the passenger. view at external site \|\| view locally