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Miss
posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life
Whenever relatives from overseas stay with us, we always have huge get-togethers and traditionally host a BBQ at the local park where t...
thanks to suelovexx

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Kangaroo Stew
posted on 17/04/2008 - about food
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'...
thanks to mandy4889

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No spare tyre
posted on 17/04/2008 - about travel
We travelled from Ayers Rock into the desert and THOUGHT we had a spare. When we returned and checked the boot for other things, w...
thanks to julia

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running the marathon
posted on 17/04/2008 - about sports
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 E...
thanks to julia

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Our Lucky Place
posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life
I love going overseas and sharing my Vegemite, but I especially like going overseas to really appreciate Australia....It really is the ...
thanks to lexie

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Being Australian
posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life
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 le...
thanks to Rebecca Carney

Murray River - 'Cray trip'posted by eidurt

Murray River
posted on 17/04/2008 - about country and coast
Weekends, public holidays, afternoons ... load the esky, hook up the tinnie and head for the Murray River. Camping, fishing, sitting...
thanks to eidurt

New South Wales - 'Family Barbies'posted by Young Newk

New South Wales
posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life
NSW has so much to offer....
thanks to Young Newk

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Mate
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 h...
thanks to Sally Daly from Sydney

the big back yard - 'i will catch you lachlan'posted by Dylan Trevena

the big back yard
posted on 17/04/2008 - about city and town
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...
thanks to Dylan Trevena from Sydney

Anzac Hero - 'Anzac Pride'posted by brockstar

Anzac Hero
posted on 16/04/2008 - about aussie icons
My great Grandfather fought in New Guinea during WW2. Fortunately for us, he came home and despite numerous bouts of Malaria as a resul...
thanks to brockstar

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My Town
posted on 16/04/2008 - about city and town
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 ...
thanks to maryls

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My world
posted on 16/04/2008 - about city and town
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 - ...
thanks to amandal

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Foggy Moments
posted on 16/04/2008 - about everyday life
I was born in Australia, background is Chinese. Me and my family were going on holidays, what a typical family would be doing, unfortun...
thanks to shazzy

Behind my windowposted by e-rad

Behind my window
posted on 16/04/2008 - about everyday life
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 ...
thanks to e-rad

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Coming Home to Paradise
posted on 10/04/2008 - about everyday life
I live in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. I have travelled a little bit in my life. Northern Australia is famous for its tropical cl...
thanks to Tammi

G'Day - 'Hello There'posted by Lion

G'Day
posted on 10/04/2008 - about everyday life
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...
thanks to Lion

What I miss when Summer ends. - 'Summer Feet'posted by Pauline Last

What I miss when Summer ends.
posted on 08/04/2008 - about everyday life
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.

Feeling of wool - 'Curious:  a lone sheep checks out the photographer on a property near Goulburn'posted by Doug Kirkpatrick

Feeling of wool
posted on 08/04/2008 - about country and coast
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 g...
thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

Outdoor shower - 'Two views - how the plumping works on this outdoor wonder'posted by Doug Kirkpatrick

Outdoor shower
posted on 07/04/2008 - about country and coast
There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about standing under a shower rose on a pile of rocks in the middle of dense bushland. ...
thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

Lawn in the Pilbara - 'red grit on blue ashphalt - outside the Lodge Motel, Hawke Place, South Hedland'posted by Doug Kirkpatrick

Lawn in the Pilbara
posted on 07/04/2008 - about the outback
Being Australian in the Pilbara is about living with red oxide dust on everything. I mean, it's EVERYWHERE. On cars, on roofs, on s...
thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

Coastal sandstone - 'My Swiss friend, Esther, with houses and beach, Tamarama, Sydney'posted by Doug Kirkpatrick

Coastal sandstone
posted on 05/04/2008 - about country and coast
People visiting Sydney are often amazed by the quality of life enjoyed here, especially by those fortunate souls living in places next ...
thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

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Living among the gum trees
posted on 04/04/2008 - about country and coast
Australia's gumtrees are almost a cliche. I hear people recalling them often when describing the experience of being Australian. Cu...
thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

Sydney Harbourposted by Penny

Sydney Harbour
posted on 04/04/2008 - about travel
I have been on the Harbour on Australia Day and shared the 'Great Ferry Race' with thousands of other Sydneysiders and tourists. What ...
thanks to Penny

Rugby League - the Best Australian Sport - 'Meeting Krisnan Inu'posted by Penny

Rugby League - the Best Australian Sport
posted on 04/04/2008 - about sports
Watching and enjoying the footy! Last Friday night watching the Golden Pointer between Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights - watching...
thanks to Penny

Waterways of Sydney - 'Sunrise from our balcony.'posted by aintnomountain

Waterways of Sydney
posted on 31/03/2008 - about city and town
Having recently moved to the banks of the Parramatta River at Concord, I have discovered a whole new side of Sydney. Catching the quiet...
thanks to aintnomountain

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Sazette
posted on 30/03/2008 - about the outback
I have travelled around Australia since I was 13. I love the outback, and find myself drawn to heading out there regularly. There i...
thanks to Sazette

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Australian drought
posted on 30/03/2008 - about city and town
The drought has been the devil in many parts of Australia, but i have to say it has brought a lot of people closer. its been noticeable...
thanks to larnza

My back says it allposted by petbarn

My back says it all
posted on 30/03/2008 - about fashion
What can I say - we are the luckiest people to have a country so beautiful. My tattoo reflects the way I feel. I love our country....
thanks to petbarn

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home sweet home
posted on 30/03/2008 - about city and town
I grew up in a small outback town called Wilcannia NSW. Eight years ago I moved to Tenterfield. It was definitely a sea-change. In ...
thanks to suzie

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