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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.


		ozzie story posted on 26/05/2014 - about We went on a 3 day trip from Sydney to WA on $39 tickets each way. We went to the Pinnacles and we drove past the HUGE road trains and we drove down to Albany, all in 3 days. It felt so Australian doing it so spur of the moment.... thanks to vikki007

		Camping on the Delegate story posted on 07/02/2013 - about On the way from Bombala to Orbost, the family decided to stop overnight under the gumtrees at the Delegate River. There's a really charming old road bridge that crosses the river literally metres away from the VIC-NSW border. Peaceful and not much traff... thanks to Harry

		Waiting for the train from Jincumbilly story posted on 07/02/2013 - about A fascinating little railway station on the old Bombala Railway line. Apparently the station opened in 1921 and closed in 1975.... thanks to Harry

		Riding on the bus story posted on 25/07/2010 - about When I recently came to Melbourne from New Zealand to study at U Melb, I had to get around on public transport. I was delighted to hear people say 'thank you driver' when leaving the bus, even from the rear exit. I curiously observed this to see if it was... thanks to Derek Patton from New Zealand & more

		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

		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

		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

		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

		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

		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

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

		Golden Fleece that way it used to be story posted on 26/03/2009 - about Golden Fleece used to be a service station chain across Australia years ago. I'd forgotten about them until I stumbled upon this old map. It brought back wonderful memories of people who really looked after you when you pulled in to get petrol and check... thanks to Reginald

		'You know you're Australian when...' (part 2) news (Special Feature) posted on 26/01/2009 Some cynical, some heartfelt -- a collection of actual comments people have blogged on the Internet.... thanks to site administrator

		Australia: Diversity, sun, fun and fabulous Sydney harbour story posted on 15/01/2009 - about I am fortunate enough to live near Sydney harbour and I never tire of looking out over the water at 'The Coathanger' (Sydney harbour bridge), Luna Park, The Opera house and the city skyline. I've also travelled to every state and territory of Australia a... thanks to Jo

		Werris Creek Station story posted on 21/12/2008 - about During the unveiling of a memorial in 2007 to NSW railway workers killed on the job, many people came to watch as the then Minister for Transport, John Watkins, officiated. Nearby a fabulous local community band struck up some music. Meanwhile on the st... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		The Big Oyster - Taree, NSW news (Attractions) posted on 21/12/2008 Local seafood is only part of the attraction... thanks to site administrator

		The Cooma Monaro Railway news (Attractions) posted on 21/12/2008 At the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, vintage rail cars take passengers experience an era of rail travel as it was in rural New South Wales generations ago.... thanks to site administrator

		Central Australia Tour by 4WD video added on 18/12/2008 THis video shows what organised touring of Central Australia looks like and feels like. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Outback road safety video added on 10/12/2008 Chris Pye, our Driveon Host alerts us to the Hazards of driving in the outback. Massive Road Trains, kangaroos, emus and livestock are only a few of the dangers when traveling the long stretches of road when driving north. Check out this road safety video... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Central NSW, New South Wales video added on 10/12/2008 From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep stations, Central NSW provides the visitor with an unforgettable bush experience - where history comes alive b efore your very eyes. The region's history can be read in its architecture -... view at external site \|\| view locally

		The Big Ned Kelly - Glerowan, Victoria news (Attractions) posted on 10/12/2008 The Victorian town famous for infamous characters has more to it than meets the eye... thanks to site administrator

		Top Day Trips from Melbourne video added on 09/12/2008 Part 2 of our look at the wonderful day trips to discover from Melbourne, Australia. view at external site \|\| view locally

		The Great Australian Outdoors video added on 09/12/2008 For lovers of the great outdoors, Victoria is a breath of fresh air. From the ocean to the outback there is something for everyone. view at external site \|\| view locally

		Top Day Trips from Melbourne, Australia (Part 1) video added on 09/12/2008 Many people think that if you want to get the most out of a trip to Australia, you'll have to travel thousands of mile. Not so with Victoria - it's compact diversity makes it ideal for a whole range of fantastic days out. Here are a few ideas... view at external site \|\| view locally

		A locomotive cab ride in Australia's northwest story posted on 08/12/2008 - about Being a locomotive engineer in Australia has gotta be a pretty interesting experience, especially if you run trains in the arid north west of Australia. Our mining boom has produced huge amounts of iron ore shipped to China. And it's come back to us as ... thanks to Rodney Harrison from Batemans Bay

		Barossa Valley video added on 01/12/2008 The Barossa offers everything you'd expect from Australia's most famous wine region. Winemakers waiting to share their secrets at the cellar door; landscapes etched with manicured vineyards; passionate food producers proffering their wares at country mark... view at external site \|\| view locally

		Railmotor from Werris Creek story posted on 28/11/2008 - about When you were Australian years ago, and living in the country where sealed roads were scarce, branch lines between towns was the way people got around. So, naturally railway stations were the hub of social activity where people gathered to greet and fare... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		Not ice, nor 'Ice', nor snow. Just Pilbara salt story posted on 26/11/2008 - about The land in the north west flattens out near the coast. Mirage-like is a giant pile of raw salt near the highway between Port Hedland and South Hedland. As we drove by we saw how the salt is being 'farmed' in giant evaporation pans on either side of the... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne

		'Australia's best milkshakes' just a daytrip from Melbourne news (Attractions) posted on 26/11/2008 When driving three hours from Melbourne is worth the trip for a milkshake.... thanks to site administrator