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Read moreBoxing Day: Traditions, History, and Celebrations in Australia
Boxing Day in Australia is a blend of traditions, historical significance, celebrations, and, at times, an extreme level of commercialization that encapsulates the unique essence of this post-Christmas holiday .
Read moreNicknames of Australian Sports Teams
How many nicknames for their sporting teams can a country have? Australia is probably the leader in giving its sports teams creative names.
Read moreAnd suddenly there was a roundabout …
Roundabouts in Australia, not easy for everyone. Learn about giving way, which lane to use, when to signal and about knocked down signs.
Read moreBeer Sizes in Australian Pubs: A Comprehensive Guide to Confusion
Navigate the confusing world of Australian beer sizes with this humorous guide. Learn the different terms and quantities by state.
Read moreResident Return Visa – another expensive Visa
Despite a permanent residence visa, you still need a resident return visa if you travel abroad and intend to return.
Read moreThe Australian Dream – Australia’s property frenzy
The Australian Dream – more than three quarters of Australians consider home ownership to be the core of the Australian lifestyle.
Read moreFuel economy and fuel price – big cars
The fuel economy of cars is higher in Australia than the global average, reflecting larger and, therefore, less efficient vehicles.
Read morePostal address in Australia – you have to get it right
The correct postal address in Australia is more important for your mail to arrive than the recipient’s name. Here is why.
Read moreMade in Australia
Made in Australia – these words are omnipresent in Australia. But what significance has the once thriving manufacturing industry today?
Read moreAvenues, Boulevards and Parades
There is the astonishing number of 148 urban address designations in Australia, and it does not always match the real road type – an overview
Read moreBushfires & Back Burning
At any time of the year, some parts of Australia are susceptible to bushfires. But what causes bushfires, what is hazard reduction burning and what is back burning?
Read moreCricket Rules – simplified
How does cricket work? In Australia, cricket is a national sport, you encounter daily. The most important cricket rules simply explained.
Read more$ 50 note with typo
Australia has printed nearly 50 million banknotes with the latest security features – and no one has noticed the typo prior to that …
Read moreA hotel is not always a hotel
Often a hotel in Australia does not offer rooms, only drinks (mostly beer) and food. Why is that? A little historical outline.
Read moreIt’s election time
The 2019 federal elections trigger the full campaign repertoire of the two major parties. Examples of the same procedure every three years.
Read moreCyclists in Australia are not human
Cyclists in Australia are as unpopular as cockroaches. According to one study, they are considered not part of the humanoid species.
Read moreCountry of beef and steaks, or not?
In Australia the chicken got the upper hand and relegated the cattle to the 3rd place. Australia is No. 4 of the top 10 chicken countries.
Read moreAustralia Day Address
Official Australia Day Address 2019 by Social researcher Hugh Mackay, who gives contemporary issues and thought-provoking impulses.
Read moreAustralia – very dry but water everywhere
Due to the dry climate in Australia, you can get water to drink anywhere, and that is for free. Sounds strange but it’s true.
Read moreCycling in Australia
Bicycle riding in Australia is improving, but still miles away from other countries. Cars still have priority and cycling can be dangerous.
Read moreIt’s swooping time
In the breeding season between August and October one hears again and again of attacks of the Australian Magpies – do you have to be afraid?
Read moreAustralian Slang
Australian English is characterised by its wide use of slang. A lot of Aussie terms and phrases can also be very funny – here is a list.
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