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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.

	Miss posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life Whenever relatives from overseas stay with us, we always have huge get-togethers and traditionally host a BBQ at the local park where t... thanks to suelovexx
	Kangaroo Stew posted on 17/04/2008 - about food When I was younger, once a month my school would put on a kangaroo stew day & we'd have aboriginals come in & paint our faces and they'... thanks to mandy4889
	No spare tyre posted on 17/04/2008 - about travel We travelled from Ayers Rock into the desert and THOUGHT we had a spare. When we returned and checked the boot for other things, w... thanks to julia
	running the marathon posted on 17/04/2008 - about sports We ran from the centre of Sydney to Bondi. It was absolutely exhausting. I sort of envied the Mums pushing strollers as they had an E... thanks to julia
	Our Lucky Place posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life I love going overseas and sharing my Vegemite, but I especially like going overseas to really appreciate Australia....It really is the ... thanks to lexie
	Being Australian posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life You know how many 'Australian' things people do and say when you have children as they mimic them every day. I love to watch my kids le... thanks to Rebecca Carney
	Murray River posted on 17/04/2008 - about country and coast Weekends, public holidays, afternoons ... load the esky, hook up the tinnie and head for the Murray River. Camping, fishing, sitting... thanks to eidurt
	New South Wales posted on 17/04/2008 - about everyday life NSW has so much to offer.... thanks to Young Newk
	Mate posted on 17/04/2008 My brother's girlfriend in French. Soon after she arrived she asked why so many Australians were called 'mate'. We've explained to h... thanks to Sally Daly from Sydney
	the big back yard posted on 17/04/2008 - about city and town When i was kid i remember running about with my cousins at my Grandmother's house in the western suburbs. There wasn't a single tree in... thanks to Dylan Trevena from Sydney
	Anzac Hero posted on 16/04/2008 - about aussie icons My great Grandfather fought in New Guinea during WW2. Fortunately for us, he came home and despite numerous bouts of Malaria as a resul... thanks to brockstar
	My Town posted on 16/04/2008 - about city and town I have lived in Mount Gambier for the past 10 years with my husband and young family. We have been fortunate enough to have found good ... thanks to maryls
	My world posted on 16/04/2008 - about city and town I moved from Sydney to Mid North Coast of NSW. It never ceases to amaze me how diverse our land is! I love this coastal area I am in - ... thanks to amandal
	Foggy Moments posted on 16/04/2008 - about everyday life I was born in Australia, background is Chinese. Me and my family were going on holidays, what a typical family would be doing, unfortun... thanks to shazzy
	Behind my window posted on 16/04/2008 - about everyday life When I get home I love nothing more than sitting at my window and watching the world moving along, I live on Sydney's northern beaches ... thanks to e-rad
	Coming Home to Paradise posted on 10/04/2008 - about everyday life I live in Cairns, Tropical North Queensland. I have travelled a little bit in my life. Northern Australia is famous for its tropical cl... thanks to Tammi
	G'Day posted on 10/04/2008 - about everyday life You know your an Australian when you get a sudden urge to greet every stranger that walks past. It's not something you even think about... thanks to Lion
	What I miss when Summer ends. posted on 08/04/2008 - about everyday life Sadly, the enjoyment of the feeling of my bare feet on the grass in the backyard is coming to an end for another Summer. ... thanks to Pauline Last from Kempsey, NSW.
	Feeling of wool posted on 08/04/2008 - about country and coast On my friend's property near Goulburn, hugely woolied sheep have the run of the place. It's amazing to think that the product of NSW g... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Outdoor shower posted on 07/04/2008 - about country and coast There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about standing under a shower rose on a pile of rocks in the middle of dense bushland. ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Lawn in the Pilbara posted on 07/04/2008 - about the outback Being Australian in the Pilbara is about living with red oxide dust on everything. I mean, it's EVERYWHERE. On cars, on roofs, on s... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Coastal sandstone posted on 05/04/2008 - about country and coast People visiting Sydney are often amazed by the quality of life enjoyed here, especially by those fortunate souls living in places next ... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Living among the gum trees posted on 04/04/2008 - about country and coast Australia's gumtrees are almost a cliche. I hear people recalling them often when describing the experience of being Australian. Cu... thanks to Doug Kirkpatrick from Melbourne
	Sydney Harbour posted on 04/04/2008 - about travel I have been on the Harbour on Australia Day and shared the 'Great Ferry Race' with thousands of other Sydneysiders and tourists. What ... thanks to Penny
	Rugby League - the Best Australian Sport posted on 04/04/2008 - about sports Watching and enjoying the footy! Last Friday night watching the Golden Pointer between Parramatta Eels and Newcastle Knights - watching... thanks to Penny
	Waterways of Sydney posted on 31/03/2008 - about city and town Having recently moved to the banks of the Parramatta River at Concord, I have discovered a whole new side of Sydney. Catching the quiet... thanks to aintnomountain
	Sazette posted on 30/03/2008 - about the outback I have travelled around Australia since I was 13. I love the outback, and find myself drawn to heading out there regularly. There i... thanks to Sazette
	Australian drought posted on 30/03/2008 - about city and town The drought has been the devil in many parts of Australia, but i have to say it has brought a lot of people closer. its been noticeable... thanks to larnza
	My back says it all posted on 30/03/2008 - about fashion What can I say - we are the luckiest people to have a country so beautiful. My tattoo reflects the way I feel. I love our country.... thanks to petbarn
	home sweet home posted on 30/03/2008 - about city and town I grew up in a small outback town called Wilcannia NSW. Eight years ago I moved to Tenterfield. It was definitely a sea-change. In ... thanks to suzie