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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.


		My Holiday story posted on 18/04/2008 - about Getting my photo taken with a dolphin at sea world on the Gold Coast and also one with a white tiger at Dream World. It was the best holiday I have ever had.... thanks to mortisha

		the big back yard story posted on 17/04/2008 - about When i was kid i remember running about with my cousins at my Grandmother's house in the western suburbs. There wasn't a single tree in the yard - just lots of lawn and day long games of hockey and soccer. The sun always seemed really hot and there wer... thanks to Dylan Trevena from Sydney

		Mate story posted on 17/04/2008 My brother's girlfriend in French. Soon after she arrived she asked why so many Australians were called 'mate'. We've explained to her that it's being Australian, but she still seems a bit mystified.... thanks to Sally Daly from Sydney

		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

		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

		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

		running the marathon story posted on 17/04/2008 - about We ran from the centre of Sydney to Bondi. It was absolutely exhausting. I sort of envied the Mums pushing strollers as they had an EXCUSE to go slowly. I wanted to impress my boyfriend - but didn't.... thanks to julia

		No spare tyre story posted on 17/04/2008 - about We travelled from Ayers Rock into the desert and THOUGHT we had a spare. When we returned and checked the boot for other things, we found we'd travelled all that way WITHOUT a spare. Fortunately no harm done !... thanks to julia

		Kangaroo Stew story posted on 17/04/2008 - about When I was younger, once a month my school would put on a kangaroo stew day & we'd have aboriginals come in & paint our faces and they'd share stories. That felt Australian to me.... thanks to mandy4889

		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

		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

		My world story posted on 16/04/2008 - about I moved from Sydney to Mid North Coast of NSW. It never ceases to amaze me how diverse our land is! I love this coastal area I am in - Nambucca Heads is beaches and shopping, but just down the road, Bowraville is full of history and country farms!... thanks to amandal

		My Town story posted on 16/04/2008 - about I have lived in Mount Gambier for the past 10 years with my husband and young family. We have been fortunate enough to have found good friends and had the joy of meeting many more people. We have had many experiences but the best is that our friends in ... thanks to maryls

		Anzac Hero story posted on 16/04/2008 - about My great Grandfather fought in New Guinea during WW2. Fortunately for us, he came home and despite numerous bouts of Malaria as a result of the war, he has thrived and just last week turned 101. He even got his drivers license renewed, which at this age i... thanks to brockstar

		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

		Feeling of wool story posted on 08/04/2008 - about On my friend's property near Goulburn, hugely woolied sheep have the run of the place. It's amazing to think that the product of NSW grass and rain ends up in some of the worlds best garments worn by the rich and famous - and the rest of us. The atmos... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		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.

		Lawn in the Pilbara story posted on 07/04/2008 - about Being Australian in the Pilbara is about living with red oxide dust on everything. I mean, it's EVERYWHERE. On cars, on roofs, on shop windows, on family pets, on lawns... Iron ore dust from the mines has been a real challenge for the hardworking fol... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Outdoor shower story posted on 07/04/2008 - about There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about standing under a shower rose on a pile of rocks in the middle of dense bushland. On a trip to a rural property near Wollongong in New South Wales, I stayed at a place at the end of a dirt track miles f... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Coastal sandstone story posted on 05/04/2008 - about People visiting Sydney are often amazed by the quality of life enjoyed here, especially by those fortunate souls living in places next to the water. Here's an example of unique Aussie living -- urban tiers of designer houses dress-circled all the way... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Rugby League - the Best Australian Sport story posted on 04/04/2008 - about Watching and enjoying the footy! Last Friday night watching the Golden Pointer between Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights - watching some of the best players in the country - particularly Nathan Hindmarsh - that bloke is a legend! - and meeting Krisnan... thanks to Penny

		Sydney Harbour story posted on 04/04/2008 - about I have been on the Harbour on Australia Day and shared the 'Great Ferry Race' with thousands of other Sydneysiders and tourists. What a thrill! Recently it was the greeting and farewell of Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth II - again on the harbour, a b... thanks to Penny

		Living among the gum trees story posted on 04/04/2008 - about Australia's gumtrees are almost a cliche. I hear people recalling them often when describing the experience of being Australian. Curiously, eucalypts are not unique to Australia, as much as one might think. If you go to India or Southern California y... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Waterways of Sydney story posted on 31/03/2008 - about Having recently moved to the banks of the Parramatta River at Concord, I have discovered a whole new side of Sydney. Catching the quiet ferry into the city with the salty breeze on my face, I stare around me at the varied houses of thousands of others who... thanks to aintnomountain

		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