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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.

	Opera house bush style posted on 25/05/2016 - about aussie icons Althought just a net designed to catch yabbies, shrimp etc. It is fondly nicknamed an 'OPERA HOUSE NET'... thanks to Chad from New zealand lol
	Aussie steel posted on 25/04/2016 - about cars They dont make em like they used to.. unfortunately they wont make em ever soon :(... thanks to Chad from New zealand lol
	ozzie posted on 26/05/2014 - about travel 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 ... thanks to vikki007
	Waiting for the train from Jincumbilly posted on 07/02/2013 - about travel A fascinating little railway station on the old Bombala Railway line. Apparently the station opened in 1921 and closed in 1975.... thanks to Harry
	Camping on the Delegate posted on 07/02/2013 - about travel On the way from Bombala to Orbost, the family decided to stop overnight under the gumtrees at the Delegate River. There's a really cha... thanks to Harry
	No, not an Australian garden ! posted on 26/09/2012 At Cowra there's the most beautiful garden - A Japanese garden - all 12 acres of it - you could be in Japan ! And this time of the yea... thanks to Julie
	Shells posted on 23/02/2012 we have sea horse shells on our beach. I am six.... thanks to Sylvie
	Carcoar posted on 15/11/2011 40 years ago the Mid Western Highway in NSW by- passed this lovely little town - and it's little, just 250 people - and so Carcoar had... thanks to Doodie
	Cyclone Supplies posted on 11/03/2011 - about country and coast Cyclone George really hit Port Hedland hard. But when word got out that the South Hedland Liquor store was giving out free alcohol eve... thanks to KellyJayne
	Night fall posted on 11/03/2011 - about country and coast A friend of mine took this. Port Hedland, I believe it was just before Cyclone Jacob.... thanks to KellyJayne
	Australiaâ€™s familiar past posted on 09/02/2011 - about everyday life Magic happens in old books. The thoughts and observations of writers long deceased come alive at the turn of yellowed pages. Decipherin... thanks to Oliver Marc Hartwich
	The Gundagai dog on his tuckerbox posted on 23/01/2011 - about aussie icons On the way from Sydney to Melbourne, we stopped by the old dog on the tucker box at Gundagai. Of course, the highway goes around the t... thanks to Jasie
	Aussie coat of arms posted on 23/01/2011 - about city and town Love your website. Was passing through Benalla and stopped in at the local Gents at the Council chambers when I noticed the logo on th... thanks to Jasie
	The floods posted on 21/01/2011 This isn't a story, it's just my comment: I think the wonderful community spirit that we've seen in Queensland and now Victoria, shows... thanks to Ann
	Aussie beaches posted on 21/01/2011 We are so lucky with our great beaches. It's only when you see what other countries call 'beaches' that you realise just how lovely o... thanks to Doodie
	Volunteer posted on 04/11/2010 - about lifestyle I am 39 years old and am proud to volunteer my time to different organisations. If it was not for us volunteers this great country of o... thanks to Kaggles
	A touching moment posted on 15/08/2010 - about everyday life A few weeks ago, we had an assembly in our school. At the start of the assembly, everyone stood up and sang the National Anthem solemnl... thanks to Xue
	Honesty and crocodiles in Port Douglas posted on 26/07/2010 - about holidays I've been in Port Douglas - the locals call it The Port - and did all the touristy things and there are lots of them. Out on the reef ... thanks to gwen
	Riding on the bus posted on 25/07/2010 - about travel 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... thanks to Derek Patton from New Zealand & more
	The Eureka Playground posted on 15/07/2010 - about city and town I loved the imaginative use of the Eureka Rebellion themes in this playground next to the Eureka Centre in Ballarat. A wonderful opport... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Eureka! posted on 15/07/2010 - about city and town As I drove into Ballarat, I suddenly came across these unpretentious signs - the street and suburb of Eureka - I had to stop the car, p... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Musk lorikeets, eagles, galahs and eucalypts... posted on 15/07/2010 - about everyday life I came across this little book a few years ago and was touched by the use of Australian themes in these prayers. There are many prayers... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	YAAMA posted on 14/07/2010 - about everyday life It was fun to discover this buggy with an Aboriginal word for 'WELCOME'. Then, I found myself asking questions... Why is it that if... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	Migration lessons from the soccer pitch* posted on 05/07/2010 - about sports After Germany had convincingly demolished the Socceroos at the World Cup, I was not sure what to expect in the office, with me being Ge... thanks to Oliver Marc Hartwich
	A family home in Australia... posted on 04/07/2010 - about lifestyle I was delighted when both my children recognized this triptych and started telling me the story! These three prints tell the story of a... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	We got up at 4am to watch Australia... posted on 04/07/2010 - about sports 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. ... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	The road often travelled posted on 03/07/2010 - about everyday life 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 he... thanks to Andrea Arnaud from Melbourne
	A Commitment to Australia... posted on 02/07/2010 - about city and town During a visit to Kryal Castle near Ballarat with international visitors, I came across a refreshing room of Australian history. I felt... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	TOGETHER! posted on 01/07/2010 - about fashion 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... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne
	What a cup of tea! posted on 01/07/2010 - about food 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 bo... thanks to Lana Zgoznik from Melbourne