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Articles in Australian Culture

By austingh 1 comments
People have often wandered if Australia is the same as Austria at times and I know it is very understandable. I will show you how to know the difference between the two different countries... more »
By austingh 10 comments
You always have people confused when you start using your big English quotes and your extremely exciting but atypical words. Perhaps, you want to make sure your words are not misunderstood when you have to explain things to people so check out ... more »
By austingh 0 comments
You have always wandered if you could live in Australia permanently and not have to worry about having any troubles with their laws? Follow these and you will be on your way to living permanently in Australia... more »
By Liz Parker 3 comments
Migrating to a new country can be an exciting yet daunting experience for most people. Australia offers a wonderful lifestyle and plenty of opportunities, however, it can be difficult to settle into a new country and make new friends. There is ... more »
By austingh 1 comments
You will miss your favorite television show if you fall asleep before the it starts and you are certainly willing to avoid the unthinkable. You undoubtedly know the hardest part is how you are going to stay steadily awake before the show starts. ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
The characterization of the Tasmanian Devil (referred to simply as a "devil") as a silly cartoon figure is rather misleading. They are vicious, although small, creatures which inhabit the island of Tasmania. They live in wooded areas and are ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Moving across town is quite a task to undertake. Moving across the country is an even bigger task. If you want to try something really big, try moving to Australia from the US. You'll not only need a moving truck, but also a shipping container. ... more »
By Kiwi Sauce 0 comments
This is how to know when to call yourself a true Kiwi. I know that I fail on a few counts!!.. more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 1 comments
Though we may think we know what Australia is all about by watching old episodes of Crocodile Hunter or the first Crocodile Dundee movie, they really only give us the tiniest glimpse of what the country is like. Though we may share a basic ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Each year on January 26, Australians celebrate their wonderful continent-country. Join the fun with your family and friends using this list of amusing things to do... more »
By Simon Arms, eHow UK 0 comments
The Alchester Knox Festival is genuinely a festival for all the family, getting everybody active and involved. From bike racing to basketball, it is a festival designed to get you fit rather than wasted... more »
By Jonathan F. 1 comments
Kangaroos are an icon of Australia, well-loved throughout the globe. But although they may be the world's most adorable marsupial, to many indigenous Australians they are also a tasty meal. And the kangaroo's distinct anatomy presents certain ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 4 comments
Australian actors are increasingly prevalent in movies and TV shows. Learning to speak in an authentic Australian accent is an asset when preparing for theater, drama class or adding it to your repertoire for performance art. Practice with ... more »
By Jonathan F. 0 comments
Crocodiles are incredibly dangerous, but they are also quite beautiful. Not surprisingly, human beings have often hunted these animals down for not only meat, but for their valuable hides. You cannot simply skin a crocodile and call it a day, ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 1 comments
If you've ever visited Australia (or at least watched "Crocodile Dundee"), you're familiar with such common Australian slang phrases as "G'day, mate." But slang originating from down under features some of the most colorful phrasings in the ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 7 comments
Discover the magic of Australian culture by exploring everything from didgeridoos to indie pop music... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
The Australian hardcore and punk scene, sometimes called Aussie Hardcore, is a self-contained and musically rich scene of musicians from all over the island-continent. Australian hardcore bands embrace the punk ideal with self-published records, ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Everyone needs a vacation now and then. Some need change to escape the monopoly of every day routines, whereas others need time to reflect and evaluate their lives or to find themselves. For a few, what's needed is a spiritual journey. For the ... more »
By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor 2 comments
In Australia, you might forego the traditional Christmas dinner in favor of a barbecue on the beach or a picnic meal that will allow you to take full advantage of the beautiful summer weather... more »
By dgmacnab 0 comments
Ever wanted to learn the dialect from that Outback Steakhouse TV ad. Well, here are some steps to trick your friends or random people to think you're from "Down Under.".. more »
By Virginia Allain 2 comments
Americans imagine Australia to be very similar to the US, but with a funny accent.  Actually there are many cultural differences that show up on an extended visit or when living there.  Here are some tips based on my experience of ... more »
By Jonathan F. 0 comments
Australia developed the sport of cockroach racing almost by accident, when two drunken pub-crawlers ran an ad hoc contest in the parking garage. It has since become an annual tradition, filled with every bit of eccentricity and devil-may-care ... more »
By eHow Education Editor 0 comments
When presenting a unit on Australia to students, a fun activity is to teach the children about dot art. Dot art is an ancient way of creating artistic designs, first utilized by the Aboriginals. The Aboriginals used dot art to paint their bodies ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
Perhaps the oldest musical instrument in the world, the didgeridoo is considered to be the sound of the earth if she could sing. Make from tree limbs or trunks hollowed out by termites, the didgeridoo is a flute-like instrument that creates ... more »
By austingh 0 comments
You have graduated from high school so it is about time you become yourself. Don't you think so? I will show you how to become yourself even better... more »