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Happy Birthday John Howard!
Yes, that is right, it is Prime Minister John Howards 68th Birthday today. For those that don’t know who he is, The Australian Prime minister is equal to the President of other countries, making him the illustrious leader of this glorious upside down island. (he he he…he is the guy in the middle of the photo)
So how will this powerful world leader spend his birthday?
PRIME Minister John Howard will spend his 68th birthday today visiting Australian troops and police helping maintain security in the fledgling nation of East …
Date: July 25th, 2007 |
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John Williamson- Aussie Exports to Look For
During the Tamworth Music Festival last January I had the great pleasure of going to watch John Williamson perform. I knew absolutely nothing about him other than a friend of mine had bought the tickets. I was thoroughly enchanted. Watching him on a big stage with nothing more than a chair, guitar, and his “campfire,” the crowd was completely transfixed for over 2 hours. This man is a True Blue, Fair Dinkum Australian Performer. More balladier than just singer- each of his songs …
Date: June 24th, 2007 |
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The Aussie Classic- ‘Burger with the Lot’
So you wonder Where in the Bloody Hell are you? Well if the answer is Australia then you should… no you are obliged… to order THE Aussie classic- the iconic- the massive- the BURGER WITH THE LOT! (unless of course you are a vegetarian, lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, or just full…)
The Burger with the Lot is more than just a meal, it is an institution. Just imagine a nice hot day at the beach, you’ve been surfing/swimming in the ocean all morning, you are STARVING! This is where the Burger with the Lot comes to your rescue.
Date: November 9th, 2006 |
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Aussie Exports to Look for- Judy Prosser
Aboriginal art in the Northern Territory, and indeed in most markets around Australia everywhere. As an art form, it stands out for its unique interpretation of the world and its forms.
Date: September 19th, 2006 |
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Har ye drivelswiggers from OZ!!
Happy International Talk like a Pirate Day! While this post has little to do with Getting Around Australia- it is Promoting the awareness of an International Holiday that is little known in the Land Down Under as well as giving most people a little giggle. September 19th- is as most of you know- International Talk like a Pirate Day. While the Holiday has been around for a while- It was made famous by a column from Dave Berry. Talk like a Pirate day is a vastly usefull and amusing holiday- to give you a better idea of what I mean…
Date: September 18th, 2006 |
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Australia in the News- Booze is Good for You
Ah, the Aussies! Some very good research dollars have been spent by some of the World’s Top Neurosurgeons and the findings presented at a conference in Carins.
Most of us believe that a big night drinking means a few less brain cells in the morning, but new research suggests this isn’t true. A conference of some of the world’s top neuroscientists in Cairns has heard that there is no evidence drinking alcohol leads directly to the death of brain cells.
In fact, research by Queensland Brain Institute director Professor Perry Bartlett …
Date: July 17th, 2007 |
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Australian Vs. North American- Translation Help no.1
One of the fun things of Travel is learning the local lingo. Australia has innumerable terms that are as unique in the world as their very own Platypus. I’ll try and provide as many helpful translations as I can to help the Aussies heading to America and Canada as well as those of you heading Down Under. All you Aussies heading overseas… a Serviette is called a NAPKIN! This is just the first in a series of these Translation Guides to come! Feel free to add a few of your own in the comments section.
Australian = North American Translation
Westie = Trailer trash (he he he)
Soda = Soda water or club soda (don’t ask for soda or diet soda thinking you will get Coke or Pepsi- I’ve made this mistake a couple of times)
Arvo = Afternoon
Snags = Sausages
Big W = Wal-Mart
Date: November 9th, 2006 |
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Daily Dose: Flags, Food, Funnies and finally… a Snooze
http://au.news.yahoo.com/061010/23/10v7g.html
Flag burner to be invited to markh in Anzac Day parade
http://au.news.yahoo.com/061010/21/10v5x.html
Drought to hit food prices
http://au.news.yahoo.com/061010/2/10uu6.html
Aussie bosses like the idea of a siesta
http://www.ozjokes.com/jokes/jokes.php?jokeid=852
Guide to an Aussie life- this is SOOO true…. he he!
A few Excerpts…
9. The alpha male in any group is he who takes the barbecue tongs from the hands of the host and blithely begins turning the snags (sausages).
11. A thong is not a piece of scanty swimwear, as in America, but a fine example of Australian footwear. A group of sheilas (women) wearing black rubber thongs may not be as exciting as you had …
Date: October 10th, 2006 |
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Aussie Exports To Look For
Driving drum and didgeridoo heavy beats complemented by delicate flute and dulcimer kisses, Jabaru is an energizing two person band- husband and wife team Rodger and Rene Bradshaw. Between them, they make more sound than seems possible for two people…
Date: September 18th, 2006 |
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The ‘Green Bag’ phenomenon
Want to be part of the cool crowd? Want to fit in like a local? Seriously- to go to the beach, to a rugby game, to the grocery, on the train… you can’t live without…
Date: September 17th, 2006 |
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