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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.


		Fruit Platter! story posted on 25/10/2007 - about I'm not officially Australian but I have been living in this beautiful country for almost two years (in 10 days!!!) and I am a temporary resident. All of my friends here are Australian and I love the wonderful culture that is so accessible here - e.g. BBQ... thanks to Maria

		Kookaburra comes to school story posted on 28/05/2007 - about I'm a teacher at a school in Balmain (Sydney). On my way to the print room this week, I saw a kookaburra perched on a window - but inside the building. After I finished the photocopying, it was still there. So, I went back to the staffroom, colle... thanks to John Lacey

		Scary Kangaroo! story posted on 08/05/2007 - about One day I was with my best friend. Her name is Donna and we were walking along the street and something so funny happened. This kangaroo out of nowhere just jumped in front of her and she screamed so loud that it ran away. ... thanks to lilly

		Shark Wrestling in South Australia story posted on 27/04/2007 - about I was reading the newspaper today and came across this hilarious story of foolishness: (from News.Com, 16-February 2006) 'EYRE Peninsula man Phillip Kerkhof has wrestled a 1.3m shark - and lived to tell the tale with barely a scratch on him. On Monday... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Tuned in to the nation story posted on 11/04/2007 - about Look, I know it's not very original or new. But where else in the world would you see a car aerial like this? I was walking along my street and saw this bloke's radio aerial with a nod to our national geography. Here's a driver who listens to the ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Somewhere in neverland story posted on 01/02/2007 - about being somewhere in outback where i can not see end of flatland and do not see people for hours giving me feeling of loneliness like i have not experienced anywhere in the world... thanks to Frantisek Hrnko from slovakia

		Kangaroo shooting in Western Australia story posted on 03/01/2007 - about When I was very young living in rural Western Australia, my sister and I used to go night-shooting in the ute with the local boys from surrounding farms. I was about 10. My sister was about nine. We'd sit in the front. The boys would be in the back ... thanks to Gillian Jennings from near Bencubbin, WA

		Australian wellbeing hits slump news (Special Feature) posted on 06/09/2006 Survey says we feel increasingly disconnected from each other... thanks to site administrator

		Farm fresh eggs - scrambled by bike story posted on 29/06/2006 - about The next door neighbour's daughter, Lorelle Cargee (spelling), and my sister Robina and I used to ride our bikes a lot when we lived in rural Western Australia. The roads weren't all paved then and lots of bumps. One day, my mum packed some freshly la... thanks to Gillian Jennings from near Bencubbin, WA

		Genuine Aussie gladiators... story posted on 20/06/2006 - about [May 2006] What made watching the Channel Nine interview with Beaconsfield miners, Brant Webb and Todd Russell, such an Aussie experience for me was the feeling of connection to them and their story simply because they are fellow Aussies. Their humanity ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Our Trip And The Aussie Flag story posted on 20/06/2006 - about When we first set out on our trip a friend thought it fitting and funny to put an Aussie flag on the roof of my car... tightly fastened with sticky tape! "It better make it out of town, or I won't be happy," he said jokingly. After our goodbyes, we set of... thanks to Ruth Annesley from Where ever the road takes me..

		MUD CRAB story posted on 20/06/2006 - about Mud Crab If you haven't tried it, you definitely should. Though I don't recommend buying one... having a meal of mud crab is a more enjoyable experience if you catch one yourself, cook it up and make a complete mess devouring every last bit! Though ... thanks to Ruth Annesley from Where ever the road takes me..

		A good days fishing story posted on 12/06/2006 - about Aussies love a good days fishing and a great fishing story. So here's one of mine of a fishing charter my friends and I recently took off the coast of Exmouth! It was great, 5 customers in total and 2 crew on a 26ft boat. I was the only female, in a debat... thanks to Ruth Annesley from Where ever the road takes me..

		15/05/06 Geraldton to Kalbari story posted on 25/05/2006 - about Packed the car (We'll be experts at rolling swags in no time!) and did a quick shop to keep supply costs to a minimum. Not very good weather today, overcast and drizzle. The Drive to Kalbari was fairly uneventful, just us singing to the odd tune and havin... thanks to Ruth Annesley from Where ever the road takes me..

		Leaving home story posted on 22/05/2006 - about Well I've finally done it! (Again) I've packed up my Hilux 4-runner and hit the road with a couple of friends...both of whom haven't travelled this brown land much at all. After the tears and hugs and countless repetitions of goodbyes, we jumped in the... thanks to Ruth Annesley from Where ever the road takes me..

		Barramundi Nationals story posted on 16/05/2006 - about Catching barramundi is an incredible experiance that any fisherman would never forget. The Daly River, warm weather, crocodiles at the back of the boat and a couple of cold tinnies. Wish I didn't have to go back to work.... thanks to chad pantic

		Beaconsfield Miners FREED - hooray!! story posted on 15/05/2006 - about [9-May-2006] I'm sure you are aware of the 14 day ordeal in Beaconsfield, Tasmania where an earthquake trapped two miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell almost a kilometre underground. Unfortunately, miner Larry Knight didn't survive. They were freed ... thanks to Ruth Annesley from Where ever the road takes me..

		Hugh Mackay on Relationships news (Special Feature) posted on 28/04/2006 \"The more we feel connected to our various communities...the better equipped we will be...\" (Hugh Mackay)... thanks to site administrator

		Better than Monkey Mia? story posted on 10/04/2006 - about Most that know Australia would have heard of a place called Monkey Mia, its situated on the west coast of WA near Denham. Its a place of natural beauty and where swarms of tourists go to visit the Bottle Nose Dolphins up close and personal. I think Mon... thanks to Ruth Annesley from Where ever the road takes me..

		Yabbies story posted on 14/02/2006 - about From the waters of the Murray River, comes the Yabbie. A Sunday arvo cruising in a tinnie, catching a feed for the evening, is a special day for me. We use different types of nets but the most successful of all are the opera house nets, but you don't tel... thanks to chad pantic

		Vegie Garden story posted on 07/02/2006 - about Living in the country can make it hard to get to the shops and some things can be exspensive. For this reason the good ol' vegie garden helps this problem. It is also nice to watch it grow and eat the fresh vegies. Saturday morning on a nice day,... thanks to chad pantic

		An Ozzie Birthday story posted on 21/01/2006 - about My 30th was coming up so i organised a little get together of some of my closest friends. We had a ripper of a day, the weather was great and we were drinking anything from XXXX to the odd bottle of Cab Sav. My mate Chad (or as you all might know him as t... thanks to Mark Gardellini from Moorook / Riverland / S.A

		Another Flag story posted on 10/01/2006 - about This old building that would have once housed pioneers of the area catches your eye every time you pass. Between Barmera and Waikerie it sits, a lot more lonely than when it was built. The flag has been on it for many years now and although it is on pri... thanks to chad pantic

		broken flags story posted on 07/01/2006 - about As I was walking along Oxford Street, Bondi Junction recently, I looked up and noticed two Aussie flags in appalling condition. Half of each flag was torn away completely. Seemingly forgotten and abandoned to the wind. 'She'll be right, mate!' had be... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Students Map Market Strategy for Being Australian news (Media Release) posted on 19/11/2005 Macquarie University marketing students recommend strategies to promote Being Australian... thanks to site administrator

		Those ticking street posts story posted on 10/11/2005 - about I've lived overseas for years and whenever I come home and stand at an intersection I know I'm home when I hear that unmistakable tick...tick...tick at the traffic lights followed a moment later by that slingshot effect letting us know it's okay to walk. ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Swimming Pool for One story posted on 06/11/2005 - about Every year near Sydney's Bondi Beach is the annual Sculpture By The Sea exhibit. Now, most of these 'sculptures' are pretty quirky. Mostly curious shapes or interesting installations dotted about the sandstone foreshore from Bondi to Bronte. Occasi... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Hand of Friendship story posted on 13/10/2005 - about A member of Being Australian sent us this picture of a bloke's arm offering us a beer - no other details provided. It looks as though a day on the job has just wound up, the sun is setting, tools are packed away in the truck...and the time has come f... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Keeping the beach safe story posted on 10/10/2005 - about Well a normal event really but one shared by thousands across Austalia. Surf Life saving patrol. Doing our bit to keep the beach safe while having plenty of fun!!... thanks to Aaron Hendrikson from Sydney

		The farm retreat story posted on 10/10/2005 - about One of my favourite get aways. A weekend away from the city and beach out to a friends farm. Bikes, Beers and Mates.... thanks to Aaron Hendrikson from Sydney