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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.

	Abseiling in the Blue Mountains posted on 26/06/2008 - about sports I came to Australian 2003. While I was staying with friends in Sydney, someone suggested a visit to the Blue Mountains where abseiling ... thanks to Eric Goron from France
	Riding into history on a vintage train in Tasmania posted on 25/06/2008 - about holidays On Tasmania's northwest coast is a wonderful preservation railway called the Don River Railway. I spent a few years there in my youth ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Bondi Beach - historic more than bohemian posted on 25/06/2008 - about country and coast It used to be you could catch an old Sydney tram to Bondi Beach. But those days are gone. There's the Eastern Suburbs railway line to... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Weekday oasis of calm posted on 25/06/2008 - about country and coast Australia's most famous beach is buzzing on summer weekends. But on weekdays, especially in the winter, the place is a oasis of tranqu... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Riding on the 3801 posted on 23/06/2008 - about travel An exceptionally Australian experience is a steamtrain ride behind the famous 3801 steam engine that, for years, has been running excur... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay
	Acceptance posted on 28/05/2008 - about everyday life I migrated here as a child in the 70s from an uptight crowded land to a suburban part of Sydney where the people were easygoing. We ... thanks to Jo from The Netherlands
	Oz Day in the city posted on 25/05/2008 - about holidays Australia Day in Sydney, as in just about every Australian city and town, is a day to get out and about, wonder, discover, explore and ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Kirribilli commute posted on 19/05/2008 - about city and town Last Sunday, I found myself in someone's garden in Kirribilli not far from the Prime Minister's Sydney residence. I'd arrived there by... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	P-Plate posted on 16/05/2008 - about everyday life While living in the US for a number of years - and getting accustomed to driving on the right hand side of the road (wheel on the left)... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	We are many, but we are still one posted on 14/05/2008 - about everyday life Whilst surfing the internet today for current news I stumbled across many pages that seemed to focus on racism, social prejudice and th... thanks to Oz_89
	The most welcoming place posted on 10/05/2008 - about everyday life I was born in Germany but have made Australia my home. It is one of the most welcoming places on Earth and i truly feel blessed every d... thanks to Anna Witt
	Celebrating Australia Day in Port Hedland posted on 07/05/2008 - about everyday life Here are a few snapshots of people having fun in the Western Australia mining town of Port Hedland on Australia Day 2004. The local fi... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Advance Australia - Share posted on 06/05/2008 - about everyday life Coming from a good Australian country town I had solemnly sung the National Anthem many times. But when I attended our first school... thanks to Anna Bremmer from Dalby
	cisco kid posted on 06/05/2008 - about aussie icons Getting my Southern Cross and Australian-made tats done on my arm n watchn footy.... thanks to ciscokid
	Survival posted on 05/05/2008 - about everyday life Being Australian is about survival...........from my forebears to the present nothing comes easy to those living in the wide brown land... thanks to Winston Cross
	The rural gatepost where yarns are had posted on 30/04/2008 - about country and coast Visiting a friend's property a while back reminded me of the simple pleasures often had where neighbouring rural properties meet at a h... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Regarding the 'Coathanger' posted on 30/04/2008 - about aussie icons Sometimes, the experience of being Australian is merely to look at, wonder about, and contemplate something uniquely Australian. I c... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Australia Day Baby posted on 24/04/2008 - about cars I was born on January 26. My 21st birthday was the Bicentennial celebration of a nation. I'm seventh generation Aussie from convict sto... thanks to Anna Bremmer from Dalby
	Keeping it in the Family posted on 24/04/2008 - about everyday life I got this phone call one Thursday night and I thought it was the wrong number. I had just moved from Tasmania and was living in Victor... thanks to Jammer86
	My little nephew posted on 24/04/2008 - about cars He's always loved cars. One day we walked past a Holden ute and he hitches up his little pants, puts his elbow on the ute and goes ... thanks to marialoveshercheese
	My Little Aussie posted on 24/04/2008 - about everyday life My 5 year old son celebrating Australia Day!... thanks to shanny
	Anzac Appreciation posted on 22/04/2008 - about everyday life This coming Friday as like last year, a small group of young adults, belonging to a local Antioch Community will attend the Dawn Servic... thanks to Dacapotiddi
	Thoughtful strangers posted on 20/04/2008 - about everyday life Juggling my shopping bags to the car, I managed to drop my keys down the drain. To my surprise, three young men ran over to help. O... thanks to jodyandbenny
	Aussies of All Colours posted on 20/04/2008 - about everyday life Being Australian means acceptance of all cultures and colours. I am a mother of 2 gorgeous boys who are of South Sea Islander origin w... thanks to sharjoza
	My Holiday posted on 18/04/2008 - about holidays 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 ho... thanks to mortisha
	Pausing to honour the 'Diggers' posted on 18/04/2008 - about aussie icons Every year, Australians all over from the biggest cities to the tiniest towns stop to pause, reflect, acknowledge and celebrate the ext... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Beach posted on 18/04/2008 - about country and coast I love being an AUSSIE. I have lived near the beach my whole life, but have recently moved to the 'Outback'. When I'm on the internet, ... thanks to ccharli
	Why I love Australia posted on 18/04/2008 - about everyday life The freedom. the nature. No matter which part of Australia you're from, there is something beautiful always nearby. I am so proud to be... thanks to katkatkat
	Paradise posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life 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 ... thanks to darla
	high 5! posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life I love being Australian, and appreciating the beauty we have with my son, from the gorgeous mountain in Dandenong, to the Mornington Pe... thanks to katkatkat