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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.


		Aussie in Sth Florida USA !!! story posted on 19/09/2009 - about [ no story associated with this image ]... thanks to Kat in Florida from Brisbane

		Cyclone Tracy revisited video added on 13/09/2009 Original newsreel of the aftermath of Cyclone Tracy which hit Darwin on Christmas 1974. 34 years later, these images are still as horrifying as ever. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Overseas and missing home story posted on 12/09/2009 - about As I sit in a foreign house with foreign weather and foreign shows on TV, I start to feel rather lonely! It started with our house sitter sending me pic's of our three cats and the little things they do, then I watched Chasers war on everything and laughe... thanks to shar-la

		Spiders lurking story posted on 08/09/2009 - about One thing I never missed while living overseas was the prospect of walking into one of those St Andrews Cross spiders (or variants) spread-eagled across footpaths along leafy streets in Australian urban areas. In New South Wales, especially, you can ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		I am Australian. Celebrating 4 Years in Australia story posted on 28/08/2009 - about I am Australian. Sophia Cull is a Life Celebrant, so when she asked me if I wanted to celebrate being Australian, I jumped at the chance. She ran a 10 minute session for me at one of our regular BNI Carlton business networking events. 1. Why Au... thanks to Steve Wood

		No worries, literally story posted on 26/08/2009 - about To worry, or not to worry; that is the question. To worry is not to be Australian, and to not worry is to be true blue. Belonging to Australia means much more than being just lucky, multiculturally inclined or tanned; it means that you have no boundaries ... thanks to Fibbler

		Success Enterprises Consulting Pty Ltd listing posted on 20/08/2009 New to Australia and want to start a new business or grow your business in Melbourne? Not sure what to do to get the results that you need? We provide strategy advice and business plan guidance to people who run their own business. We are origina... thanks to Steve Wood

		Being Australian story posted on 18/08/2009 - about A life in Australia brings with it a sense of community where citizens are friendly and accepting. Neighbours will gladly come over for an afternoon sausage sizzle or simply heading to the beach with a few friends are one of the most loved activities of b... thanks to acklow

		Freedom story posted on 18/08/2009 - about As an Australian, you are given freedom. Freedom to choose; who you vote for, who you pray for and who you barrack for. Freedom is given in all aspects of life, providing for a broad and interesting community. There is no state religion; it is up to you ... thanks to sarah

		mates over family story posted on 18/08/2009 - about The value of mateship is reflected in both personal and national identity. We even have our own saying, ?dobbing in?. Other countries have other words for the same action (eg. America - 'ratting'), but not a new word made especially for it. The word ?... thanks to jo.l.92

		Meat pies story posted on 18/08/2009 - about That very word brings a 'yum' from my classmate's lips. Being an Aussie is serving up a meat pie with tomato sauce to a customer and getting a 'Ta love' in response. And it's handing over a couple of extra sauce packets free of charge because you k... thanks to cat.cantabile

		We are Australian story posted on 18/08/2009 - about I think all Australians are proud and happy of living in this unique country because we're so lucky. We are multicultural so we have so many different people, cultures, religions and cuisines. We are free so we can say and do what we want. We are laid-bac... thanks to sandysan

		Being Australian story posted on 16/08/2009 - about When I think of Australia I think of freedom and a right to express our emotions, as well as access to clean water and a great medicare system. I also think of multiculturalism, a place where freedom is strife and there are lots of different nationalities... thanks to angela z.

		The Isa in the '80s story posted on 05/08/2009 - about Mount Isa made the news recently (google 'Mt Isa's men 'not top quality either', say women'). The article prompted me to reminisce about my own experiences there, where I served time in the late ?80s as part of my undergraduate obligations. Mount Isa is a... thanks to slif

		sewroo products listing posted on 07/07/2009 Ironing Board Covers, Peg Bags, Wash Bags, Iron Shields, Peg Pouch, Dolly Pegs, Iron Mat, Australian Made... thanks to Leeanne and Graham Schultz

		''Ta!'' story posted on 06/07/2009 - about I escort a young disabled boy during his ride to school and I like to get him little gifts at times. Recently I bought him a showbag from the Royal Easter Show and handed it to him on the ride home. The next morning he kept putting his cheek in my hand an... thanks to Mira N

		MYKwebTV mykaussie.com listing posted on 21/06/2009 'Hi. mykaussie.com is possibily the Biggest 'legal' Sports Comedy Internet TV station in the World! I'm the Australian Sports, Comedy, Media Guy. I have been based in Western Canada the past 11 years traveling to many Sporting events. I'm confident that y... thanks to Myk Harrison

		mobilepcrepairs.net listing posted on 17/06/2009 Mobile Computer Repairs Melbourne http://mobilepcrepairs.net (03) 9005 5489 Onsite computer repairs, Melbourne. Desktop PC's, Servers, Laptops and NotebooksNew computer & laptop setup Custom computer builds made to order Computer hardware... thanks to mobile pc repairs

		Saturday in South Australia story posted on 15/06/2009 - about I love getting up on a Saturday and heading out of Adelaide to the Barrosa for the day. Picking several wineries to go tasting at. Having lunch in one of the lovely towns and then picking a few more wineries on the way home. ... thanks to TJ

		Animal Farm story posted on 17/05/2009 - about I suppose you heard about the flag we lost up here in Toowoomba. Some low life fools have gone to the trouble of hacking into the bottom of the pole and ripping down the flag. Why?! What can they do with it (except destroy it, perhaps?). I took a pho... thanks to Rachel Somers from near Lake Eildon

		Backyard BBQ story posted on 16/05/2009 - about I am new to Melbourne and decided to have a bbq to meet my otherhalf's friends. We have a tiny 2 bedroom unit, and unknown to me, my OH had invited over 20 of his friends!! So here we are, over 20 people jam packed into a tiny lounge room, watching the fi... thanks to bobchic

		Feeling Australian story posted on 08/05/2009 - about Being able to walk down the road, to my local river, pick up the Kayak and go down the river valley... thanks to Alex Portnoy

		Happy House Sitters listing posted on 08/05/2009 A FREE in-home house & pet sitting service... thanks to Ruth Myers

		Going on camp story posted on 06/05/2009 - about Going on camp and hiking in the Aussie bush is the best feeling there is.... thanks to Johnny

		Australia Day with my family story posted on 06/05/2009 - about We go to the Regatta at Penrith lakes every year for Australia Day. What a great day it is, entertainment galore, and food and of course a few drinks in the beer shed don't go astray. The best part of the day was when they flew a gigantic Aussie flag over... thanks to Sarah DMellow

		City Wall Interiors listing posted on 06/05/2009 City Wall Interiors specialises in Residential and Commercial Partitions. Services include: - Free Quotations -Plasterboard for walls and ceilings -Office partitions -Fire rated walls, ceilings and doors -Plus many more. Give us a call today!... thanks to Allen Nabulsi

		The Isa in the '60s story posted on 12/04/2009 - about Though people had trouble pronouncing our names, we were never made to feel like we didn't belong. Having arrived in Mount Isa in 1966, the beginning of a real boom time in this remote mining town, we blended in as just another of the 51 nationalities tha... thanks to Gry Risla from Norway

		Mateship in the aftermath of disaster story posted on 12/04/2009 - about Cyclone Larry had devastated our beautiful part of the world. The night had been long and scary, the day full of shock and disbelief. Yet in the midst of the wreckage that was our peaceful street, emerged a whole bunch of people wielding chainsaws, wheelb... thanks to Gry Risla from Norway

		Bushfires across Victoria, February 2009 video added on 30/03/2009 Excerpt of Channel Seven news broadcast covering the bushfires in Victoria, January 2009 view at external site \|\| view locally

		Firefighter gives a koala a drink of water - February 2009 Victorian bushfire video added on 30/03/2009 Australian firefighter, David Tree, gives a koala a drink. 'I offered her a drink and she drank three bottles. The most amazing part was when she grabbed my hand. I will never forget that,' says Tree. view at external site \|\| view locally