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.
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| | A German boilermaker's working holiday in Australia's outback video added on 25/11/2008 Your skills can be put to good use in the Northern Territory's Outback. A boilermaker in Germany, Martin Tashenmacher avoided the cities when he planned his Australian working holiday and found himself working at Napperby Station near Alice Springs, in th... view at external site || view locally |
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| | Beligium bloke's working holiday at Glen Helen Resort, NT video added on 25/11/2008 The idea of a day's work becomes so much more palatable when you wake up to a landscape awash with vivid reds, coppers and terracottas, muted sages and lavenders and dramatic blues that blend together to create the MacDonnell Ranges.
Vincent De Bievre ... view at external site || view locally |
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| | Working holiday for a British lass in Kakadu + Litchfield National Park video added on 25/11/2008 You are living your dream, working and travelling in Australia ... what would be your perfect job? Faye, from Britain found hers - working as a tour guide on day trips to the Northern Territory's Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks.
Although she is ba... view at external site || view locally |
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| | The Port Hedland detention centre story posted on 25/11/2008 - about A recent visit to the iron ore hub of Port Hedland involved a passing visit to the detention centre where individuals lacking legal status to be in Australia are quarantined until their status is resolved. I have to say, its a somewhat confronting scene.... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne |
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| | Coffs Harbour - Home of the 'Big Banana' news (Attractions) posted on 25/11/2008 Every holiday location needs a marketing theme. But Coffs Harbour is much more than just bananas... thanks to site administrator |
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| | Hot date with a Maytag washer in Darwin story posted on 24/11/2008 - about I never thought I'd ever be so grateful for a clothes washer as I was after a week's bushwalking in the wet season up north near Katherine NT. Hiking in the wet season basically leaves you hot and sweating virtually all the time. The only consolation is... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne |
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| | Why go overseas, when you can experience your backyard? video added on 23/11/2008 Katherine is the adventure capital of the Northern Territory. Located just south of World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, it's where the tropics meet the Outback. Famous for the Katherine Gorge, the region is also the home to some of Australia's lar... view at external site || view locally |
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| | Experiencing Kakadu National Park video added on 23/11/2008 Check out the variety of birdlife, the awe-inspiring landscapes, including alluring waterfalls that surge over sandstone escarpments to fill the plunge pools below, and whet your visual appetite in World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park.
Lonely Pla... view at external site || view locally |
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| | Bushwalking, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory video added on 23/11/2008 Lace up your hiking boots or strap on your trekking sandals to start your walking adventure through World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. But first, watch this video to get the highlights.
There are easy trails to the Aboriginal rock art sites at... view at external site || view locally |
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| | A little place called Kununurra, Australia video added on 23/11/2008 This is a little place named "Kununurra" on the west coast in Australia. As backpackers, we spent there few days. One evening, we climbed a big rock and we enjoyed the sunset over the town and the desert. The end of the movie is the nightlife in Kununurra... view at external site || view locally |
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| | Helicopter flight over the Katherine Gorge, NT video added on 23/11/2008 A first-person perspective as passenger tourist flying over the Katherine Gorge National Park, Northern Territory, Australia. view at external site || view locally |
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| | Flying through Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park video added on 23/11/2008 Ever wondered what the view is like from above? Get a bird's-eye view of Australia's world-renowned Katherine Gorge and Nitmiluk National Park from the passenger seat of a helicopter. Experience every turn and curve of the Gorge as you fly above the Kathe... view at external site || view locally |
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| | Happy to be here story posted on 23/11/2008 - about Sometimes, it's just worth pausing and contemplating how lucky Australians are to be Australian at all. That's what I found myself doing one day with a group on a trip through the North Territory recently. The water beyond is the Timor sea and north of ... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay |
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| | Darwin crocodiles story posted on 22/11/2008 - about This contemplative setting belies certain trouble beyond the grassy knoll. We're in a park near the Northern Territory capital of Darwin. Lurking about in the waters ahead are saltwater crocodiles, who would be delighted were any of us to wade in to pat... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay |
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| | World's steepest scenic railway, Katoomba video added on 21/11/2008 Showing the short but lovely ride on the scenic railway at Katoomba National Park in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia. view at external site || view locally |
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| | Highest court in the land story posted on 21/11/2008 - about Around the world, the business of justice is taken very seriously. You certainly know that from the ornate and costly architecture of ancient court buildings build many hundred of years ago in Europe.
But here in Canberra, the High Court building doe... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane |
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| | A simple lesson in monosylabic communication video added on 20/11/2008 Maaaate!
Ahhh... one little word that says so much, is there nothing that a red-blooded Aussie male can't communicate with that one word alone? view at external site || view locally |
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| | Australia With People To People video added on 20/11/2008 A short account of my trip to Australia with this amazing group of people. view at external site || view locally |
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| | People to People Australia Highlights video added on 20/11/2008 From my trip with People to People last year, probably the best time of my life. The track in this montage was our official theme song for the trip, memories will always be embedded in it for us whenever we hear it. view at external site || view locally |
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| | A visit to the Southern Highlands story posted on 20/11/2008 - about The funny thing about the Southern Highlands in New South Wales is the way early settlers tried hard to impose a touch of the old country (England) on the new country here. We stopped by this quaint old Tudor-style pub. TO anyone visiting from the real ... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay |
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| | SISTERS story posted on 19/11/2008 - about *Family Is Everything*... thanks to nay25 |
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| | Rent a cave inside a national park news (Attractions) posted on 18/11/2008 Rent a 'cave' and 'luxury lodge' with views over Wollemi Wilderness.... thanks to site administrator |
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| | Orange Region Farmers Market news (Attractions) posted on 18/11/2008 The Orange Farmers Market every month and F.O.O.D. Week, an annual event not to be missed.... thanks to site administrator |
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| | Ironfest -- An annual celebration of culture and innovation with metals of the ages news (Event Info) posted on 18/11/2008 Most people probably don't think of their relationship to iron, or even think they have such a relationship.... thanks to site administrator |
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| | Downhill Biking in South Australia video added on 15/11/2008 A helmet-cam run of the downhill track in Waterfall Gully. Cam rider - Aaron. Rider in front - Adam Bowey. view at external site || view locally |
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| | Limestone Coast, South Australia video added on 15/11/2008 Rate:
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| | Kangaroo Island, South Australia video added on 15/11/2008 Separated from the Australian mainland about 9000 years ago, Kangaroo Island remains one of the most unspoilt natural wonders of the world. You'll find seals basking on quiet beaches; koalas munching on gum trees; echidnas wandering in search of insects; ... view at external site || view locally |
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| | Dunsborough Rail Carriages And Farm Cottages listing posted on 15/11/2008 We offer accommodation in lovingly restored historic jarrah rail carriages, 2 bedroom cottages, and a 4 bedroom farm house in a beautiful secluded bush setting on 100 acres of farm and bushland next to Geographe Bay, Western Australia... thanks to Dunsborough |
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| | The Making of Baz Luhrmann's Australia Movie video added on 13/11/2008 Take a peek behind the scenes of Baz Luhrmann's new movie Australia, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. Set in 1940s Australia, the film is being shot on location in Bowen, Queensland. Highlights of this video include the landmark Bowenwood sign, st... view at external site || view locally |
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| | 'Australia' -- Trailer for the film by Baz Luhrmann video added on 13/11/2008 The first (unofficial and completely not real) released trailer for Baz Luhrmann's film 'Australia'. Starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman - this is an epic story of survival in the harsh Australian Outback. view at external site || view locally |