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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.


		Eureka! story posted on 15/07/2010 - about As I drove into Ballarat, I suddenly came across these unpretentious signs - the street and suburb of Eureka - I had to stop the car, pause for a moment and pay my respects to this part of Australian history. For this was the place where, it is said, t... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		The Eureka Playground story posted on 15/07/2010 - about I loved the imaginative use of the Eureka Rebellion themes in this playground next to the Eureka Centre in Ballarat. A wonderful opportunity for parents to reflect and share with their children a part of Australian history. I would love to know if there a... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		YAAMA story posted on 14/07/2010 - about It was fun to discover this buggy with an Aboriginal word for 'WELCOME'. Then, I found myself asking questions... Why is it that if it wasn't for the English translation, I wouldn't have known the meaning of YAAMA? Why is it that I don't know one sing... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		Migration lessons from the soccer pitch* story posted on 05/07/2010 - about After Germany had convincingly demolished the Socceroos at the World Cup, I was not sure what to expect in the office, with me being German and all that. Quips about Per Mertesackerâ€™s hand-ball in the German penalty box? Discussions about the harsh red ... thanks to Oliver Marc Hartwich

		We got up at 4am to watch Australia... story posted on 04/07/2010 - about My children proudly advised me they would be getting up at 4am to watch Australia kick off at 4.30am in the FIFA World Cup a week ago. My teenage son suggested I could contribute this as an 'Australian moment' on this website. I was so excited that my kid... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		A family home in Australia... story posted on 04/07/2010 - about I was delighted when both my children recognized this triptych and started telling me the story! These three prints tell the story of a couple starting their life in country Australia as pioneers. Then we see their built home and baby, and finally, (we pr... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		The road often travelled story posted on 03/07/2010 - about I am one of many Australians who came here as a child migrant. I was 5yrs old and I spoke two languges and English sounded different here! As an adult I can now appreciate the unique experience which is common to many of us in becoming Australian; it is a... thanks to Andrea Arnaud from Melbourne

		A Commitment to Australia... story posted on 02/07/2010 - about During a visit to Kryal Castle near Ballarat with international visitors, I came across a refreshing room of Australian history. I felt 'Australian' when I read the words of one of our previous Prime Ministers, Bob Hawke, who said that, ' ....all we need ... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		What a cup of tea! story posted on 01/07/2010 - about When I saw this tea at the supermarket years ago I just had to buy it! I just love the picture of a swagman waiting for his billy to boil to make tea. Rather than keeping my tea in the cupboard, I have decided to display this cosy campfire scene on my kit... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		TOGETHER! story posted on 01/07/2010 - about When I saw this clothing label in an opp shop I was amazed! What a great label! It states very clearly MADE IN AUSTRALIA. If anyone has any more knowledge or information about this interesting clothing label, please share it!... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		Aching to belong to something bigger... story posted on 04/06/2010 - about When I was asked to share things that somehow made me feel Australian, I was surprised and bewildered. Surprised - because I didn't think that individual people's everyday feelings about Australia mattered in the 'big picture'. Bewildered - because I ache... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		Origin story posted on 27/05/2010 - about Last night i watch state of Origin and NSW got oowwnnnnedddd!... thanks to Sophdog

		An Australian School Uniform story posted on 26/05/2010 - about A few months ago my daughter started a new school where she could wear any type of runners as part of her practical uniform. She immediately chose these brightly coloured Dunlop Volleys from Target. I cautiously approved. She wears them every single day. ... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne

		Viewpoint Cafe listing posted on 10/05/2010 Delicious homemade scones and cream, teacakes and tarts served with selections of freshly brewed tea and coffee overlooking Melbourne's picturesque and tranquil Dandenong Ranges.... thanks to Dot Dot's Surname

		She'll Be Right! story posted on 09/05/2010 - about I remember when I flew back from my trip to the U.K.... For 6 weeks I heard nothing but foreign accents even on the plane. I didn't hear one single Aussie, except for the crew and of course they spoke carefully.... Upon leaving the plane once we h... thanks to Celeste Parker from Forbes, NSW

		Being Australian introduces funky new ruler for Aussie kids news (Media Release) posted on 18/04/2010 Fun and funky new ruler for kids inspires curiosity and learning about experiences that feel 'Australian'.... thanks to site administrator

		Library melts into street story posted on 14/02/2010 - about Something you notice about Melbourne is its funky architecture and street art. I suppose you could say the artists are 'being australian'. We have this very clever 'fragment' of library melting into the footpath on Swanson Street right outside the main ... thanks to Robin Butler from Templestowe

		Australia Day in Port Hedland story posted on 27/01/2010 - about It was January 26 2004 in the mining town of Port Hedland, WA. The town had gathered outside the pub to watch the annual tractor pull -- teams of six local blokes each compete to see which team can pull the truck the furthest along the street. Every... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Discovering my family history story posted on 27/01/2010 - about I have never felt more Australian until through research into my family I found out that I have an Indigenous Background. This really brought home to me my history in my family over many years and what other information I will find out in the near future.... thanks to Raymond Richardson from Adelaide

		A ride on Puffing Billy story posted on 25/01/2010 - about Near Melbourne's Dandenong Ranges is a fantastic little railway I discovered during a recent visit. There's something very Australian about this funny little railway. It's two-foot gauge makes it seem quaint. Yet it was a legitimate working railway in ... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay

		Kayaking on the harbour story posted on 09/01/2010 - about The best time of day to see Sydney's famous harbour is during the setting of the sun. And perhaps the best way to see it is on a kayak because you're so close to the water line and can see and experience the harbour right to the point of being splashed b... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		Aussie fried chicken advert that ruffled a few feathers video added on 08/01/2010 How do you survive a crowd of "awkward" black people? According to KFCs latest advertisement a bucket of fried chicken will do the trick. Is this racist? You be the judge... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Christmas Day at Bondi Beach (pt2) story posted on 27/12/2009 - about Bondi Beach has an international cachet, especially among the backpackers. This seems no more obvious that on a holiday like Christmas when locals are with families and friends, rather than on the beach. As I was walking around it seemed every accent I... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Christmas Day at Bondi Beach (pt3) story posted on 27/12/2009 - about Since the day was a bit overcast, the crowd numbers were down. But I bumped into a fascinating couple from Poland. 'Greg' is posted to Australia in the diplomatic corp. He and his wife were taking in the Bondi scene. When I asked him what kind of e... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Being Australian on Christmas Day (Bondi Beach pt1) story posted on 25/12/2009 - about It's Christmas day and having sufficiently fuelled up on brandy-soaked pudding, I wandered off to Bondi to see what the Bondi's backpackers were doing. The day was a bit overcast with the promise of sun to come, so the beach wasn't busy. Along the way... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Someone's lost world in the Dandenongs, Victoria story posted on 13/12/2009 - about The Dandenong Ranges are wonderful to visit in Spring and Summer. Especially during the week when the visitor traffic is lowest. There are soaring eucalypt trees and towering manferns with their sweeping fronds, and many fantastic bark-covered walking t... thanks to Daryl Peterson from Lilydale, VIC

		Life in Newman, WA story posted on 10/12/2009 - about When driving through the red west of WA, it's always comforting to arrive in a town where the comforts of home can be found. Newman is just such a welcome sight in the middle of the iron ore wilderness that's helping to fuel our Australian economy. Wher... thanks to Matthew Strahorn from Brisbane

		Tony & Tashi Wheeler's Classic Family Roadtrips video added on 05/11/2009 In this fun and funny father and daughter video, Lonely Planet founder Tony Wheeler and his daughter Tashi give us their TOP THREE Aussie Family Road Trips. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Feeling Australian during pub crawl in Prague story posted on 25/09/2009 - about The last experience I had that made me feel 'australian' was a recent trip to Prague, while on a pub crawl through the city streets about 200 australians in a large group chanted 'aussie aussie aussie, oi, oi, oi'... thanks to wemb

		SE Queensland, Northern Sydney & West Palm Beach Florida story posted on 21/09/2009 - about I have been to 11 states in the USA and then I fell in love with a man who lives in Florida, but I live in Brisbane. I don't want to get married yet, so USA immigration will not let me stay for more that 12 weeks at a time and will not let me work wi... thanks to Kat in Florida from Brisbane