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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.


		Australian Road trip from Broome to Darwin video added on 18/05/2008 'Road trip between Broome (Western Australia) and Darwin (Northern Territory) in March 2007. Music "Rebellion (Lies)" from Arcade Fire' - from FrenchWombat view at external site \|\| view locally

		P-Plate story posted on 16/05/2008 - about 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), I soon forgot about that curious habit youthful drivers in Australia have of jamming their trusty p-plates behind the ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		We are many, but we are still one story posted on 14/05/2008 - about Whilst surfing the internet today for current news I stumbled across many pages that seemed to focus on racism, social prejudice and the stifling of others beliefs along with murders, gang wars, thefts and rape to name a few. Although every country do... thanks to Oz_89

		(funny TV ad about Aussie lamb) Sam Kekovich - Proud to be Australian video added on 13/05/2008 A lamb meat recovery has to start at the grass roots, next to the Hills Hoist with an Australia Day party. It?s a simple concept. Says Sam, "Don?t be unAustralian. Vote Lamb on Australia Day. You know it makes sense. I?m Sam Kekovich." view at external site \|\| view locally

		The most welcoming place story posted on 10/05/2008 - about 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 day to live in such a wonderful place :-)... thanks to Anna Witt

		Celebrating Australia Day in Port Hedland story posted on 07/05/2008 - about Here are a few snapshots of people having fun in the Western Australia mining town of Port Hedland on Australia Day 2004. The local fire department wheeled out its dunk tank to help raise money. And all kinds of things went on display, including a derby... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		cisco kid story posted on 06/05/2008 - about Getting my Southern Cross and Australian-made tats done on my arm n watchn footy.... thanks to ciscokid

		Advance Australia - Share story posted on 06/05/2008 - about Coming from a good Australian country town I had solemnly sung the National Anthem many times. But when I attended our first school assembly in Sydney I was surprised to feel tears and goosebumps as I watched the kids from 27 different nationalities s... thanks to Anna Bremmer from Dalby

		Survival story posted on 05/05/2008 - about Being Australian is about survival...........from my forebears to the present nothing comes easy to those living in the wide brown land........perhaps its a quality shaped by our environment but I would like to think that it is more a factor of destiny...... thanks to Winston Cross

		Regarding the 'Coathanger' story posted on 30/04/2008 - about Sometimes, the experience of being Australian is merely to look at, wonder about, and contemplate something uniquely Australian. I can't help but admire the vision, foresight, courage and bravery of those long departed souls who gave us the Sydney Harb... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		The rural gatepost where yarns are had story posted on 30/04/2008 - about Visiting a friend's property a while back reminded me of the simple pleasures often had where neighbouring rural properties meet at a humble farm gate. It seems everywhere you go in Australian, you'll find that same simple heat-forged mushroom bolt and c... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Australian Road Trip from Perth to Broome video added on 26/04/2008 FrenchWombat's road trip between. He says -'I lived in a Ford Falcon during my east coast trip... the best car in the world ! My next step after Broome was Darwin then Alice then Sydney then New Zealand then Oz East Coast. view at external site \|\| view locally

		( Visitor Info) Western Australia - The Real Thing video added on 26/04/2008 there are no comments on this video view at external site \|\| view locally

		Sights and Sounds of Australian Outback video added on 26/04/2008 Highlights of a trip to the Outback, August-September 2006. We started in Cairns, QLD, and ended up in Darwin, NT. On the video you'll see lots of crocs, wallabies, kangaroos, jabirus, a monitor lizard, a feral pig, free-range cattle, road trains, termite... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Corner Country, NSW Outback, Australia video added on 26/04/2008 Photos from the trip around Corner Country in the NSW outback: Sturt National Park, Dog Fence, White Cliffs ... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Australian Outback Desert Adventure video added on 26/04/2008 6 blokes, 3 four wheel drives and 2 motorbikes set out on a 5000km outback adventure. Included were 2000km of waterless desert tracks, very isolated and a lot of fun! view at external site \|\| view locally

		Daintree Rainforest and Great Barrier Reef video added on 26/04/2008 there are no comments on this video view at external site \|\| view locally

		PleaseTake MeTo Australia (visitor info) video added on 26/04/2008 Beautiful Video, Stunning Photographs, Accommodation, Tours, Attractions, Transport, Car Rental and Hire Options, Package Holidays - all in one place and nowhere else. Discover Australia in a way that's never been possible before. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Whitest Beaches in Australia, Esperance, WA video added on 26/04/2008 Esperance has the Whitest Beaches in Australia, a perfect Holiday destination to enjoy Nature's at its best, just 700kms east of Perth, far away from big city congestion view at external site \|\| view locally

		PleaseTake MeTo Outback NSW (visitor info) video added on 26/04/2008 Outback NSW provides an extraordinary Australian experience of rugged beauty, vivid red earth, ancient and spectacular rivers and lakes, astonishing wildlife and Aussie characters of the mining towns of Broken Hill, Cobar, Silverton and White Cliffs domed... view at external site \|\| view locally

		My Little Aussie story posted on 24/04/2008 - about My 5 year old son celebrating Australia Day!... thanks to shanny

		My little nephew story posted on 24/04/2008 - about 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 to his mum, 'Mummy, I think this ute is really, really pretty for you.' A beat up old holden ute? ... thanks to marialoveshercheese

		Keeping it in the Family story posted on 24/04/2008 - about 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 Victoria. I soon heard the phone ring and I heard the words 'You will never guess who this is!' I thought it was my au... thanks to Jammer86

		Australia Day Baby story posted on 24/04/2008 - about I was born on January 26. My 21st birthday was the Bicentennial celebration of a nation. I'm seventh generation Aussie from convict stock. I've been back to Ireland. I've seen the sights had delights on every foreign shore. I've bought my own house, in ca... thanks to Anna Bremmer from Dalby

		Anzac Appreciation story posted on 22/04/2008 - about This coming Friday as like last year, a small group of young adults, belonging to a local Antioch Community will attend the Dawn Service on Nobby's Beach. As one of their Parent Couple support persons, I have the honour of knowing them. To this group,... thanks to Dacapotiddi

		Thoughtful strangers story posted on 20/04/2008 - about 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. One took and held my bags and the other two lifted the grate to fish my keys out. Can't get more Australian then that!... thanks to jodyandbenny

		Aussies of All Colours story posted on 20/04/2008 - about Being Australian means acceptance of all cultures and colours. I am a mother of 2 gorgeous boys who are of South Sea Islander origin with beautiful brown skin and curly hair. Their sister is fair skinned, blue eyed and blonde. One of our neighbours com... thanks to sharjoza

		Beach story posted on 18/04/2008 - about 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, playing games, all the people from around the world ask me where I'm from, and as soon as I tell them Australia the firs... thanks to ccharli

		Why I love Australia story posted on 18/04/2008 - about 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 called Australian, and to also have my son grow up in this safe and beautiful country... thanks to katkatkat

		Pausing to honour the 'Diggers' story posted on 18/04/2008 - about Every year, Australians all over from the biggest cities to the tiniest towns stop to pause, reflect, acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary service and sacrifice of men and women years ago who were among the ANZACs. On ANZAC Day, streets are line... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne