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A Pub with No Beer
A Pub With No Beer is the title of a humorous country song made famous by country singers Slim Dusty (in Australia and the USA) and Bobbejaan Schoepen (in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Austria).
A Pub With No Beer is the title of a humorous country song made famous by country singers Slim Dusty (in Australia and the USA) and Bobbejaan Schoepen (in Belgium, Holland, Germany and Austria).
Akubra
Akubra is an Australian brand of bush hat, whose wide-brimmed styles are a distinctive part of Australian culture, especially in rural areas.
Akubra is an Australian brand of bush hat, whose wide-brimmed styles are a distinctive part of Australian culture, especially in rural areas.
Alfred Felton
Alfred Felton (8 November 1831 – 8 January 1904) was an Australian entrepreneur, art collector and philanthropist.
Alfred Felton (8 November 1831 – 8 January 1904) was an Australian entrepreneur, art collector and philanthropist.
Along the Road to Gundagai
"Along the Road to Gundagai" is an Australian folk song written by Jack O'Hagan in 1922 and was first recorded by Peter Dawson in 1924, O'Hagan performed his own version later that year.
"Along the Road to Gundagai" is an Australian folk song written by Jack O'Hagan in 1922 and was first recorded by Peter Dawson in 1924, O'Hagan performed his own version later that year.
Anti-Football League
The Anti-Football League is an Australian organisation that pokes fun at the obsession with Australian Rules Football.
The Anti-Football League is an Australian organisation that pokes fun at the obsession with Australian Rules Football.
Anzac Day clash
The Anzac Day clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League teams Collingwood and Essendon, held on Anzac Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Anzac Day clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League teams Collingwood and Essendon, held on Anzac Day at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
ANZAC spirit
The Anzac spirit or Anzac legend is a concept which suggests that Australian and New Zealand soldiers possess shared characteristics, specifically the qualities those soldiers are believed...
The Anzac spirit or Anzac legend is a concept which suggests that Australian and New Zealand soldiers possess shared characteristics, specifically the qualities those soldiers are believed...
Asialink
Asialink works together with business, government, philanthropic and cultural partners to encourage relationships between Asia and Australia.
Asialink works together with business, government, philanthropic and cultural partners to encourage relationships between Asia and Australia.
Aussie
Aussie is Australian slang for an Australian.
Aussie is Australian slang for an Australian.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi
"Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" is a cheer or chant often performed at Australian sport events.
"Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi" is a cheer or chant often performed at Australian sport events.
Aussie battler
The Aussie Battler is an up and coming rapper from melbourne, australia.
The Aussie Battler is an up and coming rapper from melbourne, australia.
Aussie salute
The Aussie salute, also known as the Barcoo salute (after the Barcoo River) or Bush salute is the waving of one's hand in front of the face at regular intervals in order to prevent b...
The Aussie salute, also known as the Barcoo salute (after the Barcoo River) or Bush salute is the waving of one's hand in front of the face at regular intervals in order to prevent b...
Australia's big things
The Big Things of Australia are a loosely related set of large structures or sculptures.
The Big Things of Australia are a loosely related set of large structures or sculptures.
Australian Aboriginal flag
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is a flag that represents Indigenous Australians.
The Australian Aboriginal Flag is a flag that represents Indigenous Australians.
Australian Aboriginal Flag
The Australian Aboriginal flag is a flag that represents Indigenous Australians.
The Australian Aboriginal flag is a flag that represents Indigenous Australians.
Australian Air League
The Australian Air League is a not-for-profit, civilian operated aviation youth organisation in Australia.
The Australian Air League is a not-for-profit, civilian operated aviation youth organisation in Australia.
Australian comedy
Australian comedy refers to the comedy and humour performed in or about Australia or by the people of Australia.
Australian comedy refers to the comedy and humour performed in or about Australia or by the people of Australia.
Australian Dream
The Australian Dream or Great Australian Dream is a belief that in Australia, home ownership can lead to a better life and is an expression of success and security.
The Australian Dream or Great Australian Dream is a belief that in Australia, home ownership can lead to a better life and is an expression of success and security.
Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust
The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust (AETT) was set up in September 1954 under the guidance of H. C. ‘Nugget’ Coombs, Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, Sir Charles Moses General Manager, Au...
The Australian Elizabethan Theatre Trust (AETT) was set up in September 1954 under the guidance of H. C. ‘Nugget’ Coombs, Governor of the Commonwealth Bank, Sir Charles Moses General Manager, Au...
Australian handball
Australian Handball is a sport where players hit a ball against one or more walls.
Australian Handball is a sport where players hit a ball against one or more walls.
Australian National Heritage List
The Australian National Heritage List is a list of places deemed to be of outstanding heritage significance to Australia.
The Australian National Heritage List is a list of places deemed to be of outstanding heritage significance to Australia.
Australian of the Year
Since 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has been part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day (26 January), during which time the award has grown steadily in significance to become Aus...
Since 1960 the Australian of the Year Award has been part of the celebrations surrounding Australia Day (26 January), during which time the award has grown steadily in significance to become Aus...
Australian realism
Australian realism, also called Australian materialism, was a school of philosophy that flourished in the first half of the 20th century in several universities in Australia including the ...
Australian realism, also called Australian materialism, was a school of philosophy that flourished in the first half of the 20th century in several universities in Australia including the ...
Australian regional rivalries
Australian regional rivalries refers to the rivalries between Australian cities or regions, the most prominent of them being between Sydney and Melbourne.
Australian regional rivalries refers to the rivalries between Australian cities or regions, the most prominent of them being between Sydney and Melbourne.
Australian rodeo
Rodeos have long been a popular competitor and spectator sport in Australia, but were not run on an organized basis until the 1880s.
Rodeos have long been a popular competitor and spectator sport in Australia, but were not run on an organized basis until the 1880s.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, footy or Aussie rules (and in some regions called—erroneously—AFL, after t...
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, footy or Aussie rules (and in some regions called—erroneously—AFL, after t...
Australian rules football culture
Australian rules football culture is a descriptive term for the cultural aspects surrounding the game of Australian rules football, particular as it applies to Australia and areas where it is mo...
Australian rules football culture is a descriptive term for the cultural aspects surrounding the game of Australian rules football, particular as it applies to Australia and areas where it is mo...
Australian rules football in Australian popular culture
Australian rules football in popular Australian culture has captured the imagination of Australian film, music, television and literature.
Australian rules football in popular Australian culture has captured the imagination of Australian film, music, television and literature.
Australian rules football in popular Australian culture
Australian rules football in popular Australian culture has captured the imagination of Australian film, music, television and literature.
Australian rules football in popular Australian culture has captured the imagination of Australian film, music, television and literature.
Australian storytelling
Australia traditional storytelling, handed down from generation to generation, has always been part of the landscape.
Australia traditional storytelling, handed down from generation to generation, has always been part of the landscape.
Australian work boot
An Australian work boot (or generically elastic-sided boot) is a unique style of work shoe, typically constructed with a leather upper bound together with elastic sides and pull tabs on th...
An Australian work boot (or generically elastic-sided boot) is a unique style of work shoe, typically constructed with a leather upper bound together with elastic sides and pull tabs on th...
Australiana (song)
Australiana was the #1 single in Australia in 1983 for eight consecutive weeks.
Australiana was the #1 single in Australia in 1983 for eight consecutive weeks.
Australophile
An Australophile is one who appreciates or expresses love of Australian culture, the Australian people, Australian history or all things Australian in general.
An Australophile is one who appreciates or expresses love of Australian culture, the Australian people, Australian history or all things Australian in general.
Avenue of honour
Avenue of Honour is the term given to a memorial avenue of trees, with each tree symbolising a person.
Avenue of Honour is the term given to a memorial avenue of trees, with each tree symbolising a person.
Azaria Chamberlain disappearance
Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain was a nine-week-old Australian baby girl, who disappeared on the night of 17 August 1980 on a family camping trip to Uluru in the Northern Territory.
Azaria Chantel Loren Chamberlain was a nine-week-old Australian baby girl, who disappeared on the night of 17 August 1980 on a family camping trip to Uluru in the Northern Territory.
Bachelor and Spinster Ball
Bachelor and Spinster Balls (B&S) events are hosted regularly in rural Australia, known locally as "B & S Balls" or simply "B&S's".
Bachelor and Spinster Balls (B&S) events are hosted regularly in rural Australia, known locally as "B & S Balls" or simply "B&S's".
Barbecue
Barbecue or barbeque (common spelling variant) (with abbreviations BBQ, Bar-B-Q and Barbie), used chiefly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand an...
Barbecue or barbeque (common spelling variant) (with abbreviations BBQ, Bar-B-Q and Barbie), used chiefly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand an...
Barry McKenzie
Barry "Bazza" McKenzie (full name: Barrington Bradman Bing McKenzie) is a fictional character originally created by the Australian comedian Barry Humphries (but suggested by Peter Cook) fo...
Barry "Bazza" McKenzie (full name: Barrington Bradman Bing McKenzie) is a fictional character originally created by the Australian comedian Barry Humphries (but suggested by Peter Cook) fo...
Beach Flags (sport)
Beach Flags is a sporting event used by Surf lifesavers to practice beach sprinting and reflexes.
Beach Flags is a sporting event used by Surf lifesavers to practice beach sprinting and reflexes.
Beer snake
Beer snake is a term used to describe the stacking of numerous plastic beer cups to form a "snake."
Beer snake is a term used to describe the stacking of numerous plastic beer cups to form a "snake."
Big Banana
The Big Banana is a tourist attraction in the city of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, featuring a large walk-through banana.
The Big Banana is a tourist attraction in the city of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, featuring a large walk-through banana.
Big Bull
The Big Bull was a large (14 metres x 21 metres) cement Holstein bull located near Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia.
The Big Bull was a large (14 metres x 21 metres) cement Holstein bull located near Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia.
Big Day Out
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January.
The Big Day Out is an annual music festival held in several cities in Australia and New Zealand in late January.
Black Stump
The Australian expression black stump is the name for an imaginary point beyond which the country is considered remote or uncivilised, an abstract marker of the limits of established settlemen...
The Australian expression black stump is the name for an imaginary point beyond which the country is considered remote or uncivilised, an abstract marker of the limits of established settlemen...
Boomerang
A boomerang is a thrown tool, typically constructed as a flat aerofoil, that is designed to spin about an axis perpendicular to the direction of its flight.
A boomerang is a thrown tool, typically constructed as a flat aerofoil, that is designed to spin about an axis perpendicular to the direction of its flight.
Bowman Flag
The complex Bowman Flag with its swallow-tail fly was designed by John and Honor Bowman of Richmond NSW in 1806.
The complex Bowman Flag with its swallow-tail fly was designed by John and Honor Bowman of Richmond NSW in 1806.
Bowyangs
Bowyangs are, usually leather, thongs used to hold trousers legs up so that the wearer can squat or bend often without dragging the waist-belt down to the point where the trousers fall off.
Bowyangs are, usually leather, thongs used to hold trousers legs up so that the wearer can squat or bend often without dragging the waist-belt down to the point where the trousers fall off.
Boxing Day Test
The Boxing Day Test match is a cricket Test match hosted in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia involving the Australian cricket team and the opposition national team touring Australia that summer.
The Boxing Day Test match is a cricket Test match hosted in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia involving the Australian cricket team and the opposition national team touring Australia that summer.
Boxing kangaroo
The boxing kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia, frequently seen in popular culture.
The boxing kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia, frequently seen in popular culture.
Boyer Lectures
The Boyer Lectures began in 1959 as the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission, now the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Lectures.
The Boyer Lectures began in 1959 as the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Commission, now the Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Lectures.
Bush mechanic
Bush mechanic is an Australian slang expression which refers to somebody who out of necessity and with immediate available materials, is able to solve practical problems using sometimes untradit...
Bush mechanic is an Australian slang expression which refers to somebody who out of necessity and with immediate available materials, is able to solve practical problems using sometimes untradit...
Bush poet
Bush poets were Australian poets who wrote about Australian rural life during colonial times and about the Australian bush.
Bush poets were Australian poets who wrote about Australian rural life during colonial times and about the Australian bush.
Carols by Candlelight
Carols by Candlelight is an Australian Christmas tradition that originated in southeastern Australia in the 19th century and was popularised in Melbourne in the 1930s.
Carols by Candlelight is an Australian Christmas tradition that originated in southeastern Australia in the 19th century and was popularised in Melbourne in the 1930s.
Carols in the City
Carols in the City (also known as IGA Lord Mayor's Carols in the City), is an annual free Christmas concert event held at the Brisbane River Stage, in Brisbane, Australia.
Carols in the City (also known as IGA Lord Mayor's Carols in the City), is an annual free Christmas concert event held at the Brisbane River Stage, in Brisbane, Australia.
Carols in the Domain
Carols in the Domain is an annual Christmas concert free event held in the Domain Gardens, Sydney, Australia.
Carols in the Domain is an annual Christmas concert free event held in the Domain Gardens, Sydney, Australia.
Cattle station
Cattle station is an Australian term for a large farm (station, the equivalent of an American ranch), whose main activity is the rearing of cattle.
Cattle station is an Australian term for a large farm (station, the equivalent of an American ranch), whose main activity is the rearing of cattle.
Chiko Roll
The Chiko Roll is an Australian savoury snack, inspired by the Chinese egg roll and spring rolls.
The Chiko Roll is an Australian savoury snack, inspired by the Chinese egg roll and spring rolls.
Claytons
Claytons is the brand name of a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage coloured and packaged to resemble bottled whisky.
Claytons is the brand name of a non-alcoholic, non-carbonated beverage coloured and packaged to resemble bottled whisky.
Cooee
Cooee! (IPA /ku:'i:/) is a shout used in Australia, usually in the Bush, to attract attention, find missing people, or indicate one's own location.
Cooee! (IPA /ku:'i:/) is a shout used in Australia, usually in the Bush, to attract attention, find missing people, or indicate one's own location.
Cork hat
A cork hat is a type of headgear with cork strung from the brim, to ward off insects.
A cork hat is a type of headgear with cork strung from the brim, to ward off insects.
Corrugated galvanised iron
Corrugated galvanised iron (colloquially corrugated iron or pailing (in Caribbean English), commonly abbreviated CGI) is a building material composed of sheets of hot-dip galvanised ...
Corrugated galvanised iron (colloquially corrugated iron or pailing (in Caribbean English), commonly abbreviated CGI) is a building material composed of sheets of hot-dip galvanised ...
Cultural cringe
Cultural cringe, in cultural studies and social anthropology, is an internalized inferiority complex which causes people in a country to dismiss their own culture as inferior to the cultures of ...
Cultural cringe, in cultural studies and social anthropology, is an internalized inferiority complex which causes people in a country to dismiss their own culture as inferior to the cultures of ...
Culture of Australia
The culture of Australia is essentially a Western culture influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent and by the diverse input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...
The culture of Australia is essentially a Western culture influenced by the unique geography of the Australian continent and by the diverse input of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...
Dame Edna Everage
Dame Edna is a character created and played by Australian dadaist performer and comedian, Barry Humphries, famous for her lilac-coloured or "wisteria hue" hair and cat eye glasses or "face furni...
Dame Edna is a character created and played by Australian dadaist performer and comedian, Barry Humphries, famous for her lilac-coloured or "wisteria hue" hair and cat eye glasses or "face furni...
Debutante
A debutante is a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "debut" presentation.
A debutante is a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "debut" presentation.
Down Under
The term Down Under is a colloquialism which is variously construed either to refer to Australia and New Zealand, or Australia alone.
The term Down Under is a colloquialism which is variously construed either to refer to Australia and New Zealand, or Australia alone.
Downball
Australian Handball is a sport where players hit a ball against one or more walls.
Australian Handball is a sport where players hit a ball against one or more walls.
Dreaming (spirituality)
The Dreaming is a common term within the animist creation narrative of indigenous Australians for a personal, or group, creation and for what may be understood as the "timeless time" of formativ...
The Dreaming is a common term within the animist creation narrative of indigenous Australians for a personal, or group, creation and for what may be understood as the "timeless time" of formativ...
Dreamtime at the 'G
Dreamtime at the 'G is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League clubs and.
Dreamtime at the 'G is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League clubs and.
Driza-Bone
Driza-Bone, originating from the phrase "dry as a bone", is a trade name for the company making full-length waterproof riding coats and apparel.
Driza-Bone, originating from the phrase "dry as a bone", is a trade name for the company making full-length waterproof riding coats and apparel.
Drop bear
A drop bear (or dropbear) is a fictitious Australian marsupial.
A drop bear (or dropbear) is a fictitious Australian marsupial.
Drop Bears
A drop bear (or dropbear) is a fictitious Australian marsupial.
A drop bear (or dropbear) is a fictitious Australian marsupial.
Dunny
Dunny or dunny can is Australian slang for toilet, either the room or the specific fixture, especially an outhouse or other outdoor toilets.
Dunny or dunny can is Australian slang for toilet, either the room or the specific fixture, especially an outhouse or other outdoor toilets.
Débutante
A débutante is a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "début" presentation.
A débutante is a young lady from an aristocratic or upper class family who has reached the age of maturity, and as a new adult, is introduced to society at a formal "début" presentation.
Etiquette in Australia and New Zealand
As expectations regarding good manners differ from person to person and vary according to each situation, no treatise on the rules of etiquette nor any list of faux pas can ever be complete.
As expectations regarding good manners differ from person to person and vary according to each situation, no treatise on the rules of etiquette nor any list of faux pas can ever be complete.
Eureka Council
The Eureka Council Inc. is an Australian organisation dedicated to the social, cultural, and heritage needs of Colonial and Anzac Australians.
The Eureka Council Inc. is an Australian organisation dedicated to the social, cultural, and heritage needs of Colonial and Anzac Australians.
Field days in Australia
Field days in Australia usually take place as part of an agricultural show, though field days focus on agricultural industry and equipment rather than livestock.
Field days in Australia usually take place as part of an agricultural show, though field days focus on agricultural industry and equipment rather than livestock.
Foo was here
"Foo was here" is an Australian graffiti signature of popular culture, especially known for its use during World War II, but also became popular amongst Australian schoolchildren of post-war gen...
"Foo was here" is an Australian graffiti signature of popular culture, especially known for its use during World War II, but also became popular amongst Australian schoolchildren of post-war gen...
Glossary of Australian and New Zealand punting
The Australian and New Zealand punting glossary explains some of the terms, jargon and slang which are commonly used and heard on Australian and New Zealand racecourses, in TABs, on radio, and i...
The Australian and New Zealand punting glossary explains some of the terms, jargon and slang which are commonly used and heard on Australian and New Zealand racecourses, in TABs, on radio, and i...
Gordon Parsons (song-writer)
Gordon Parsons was an Australian country music singer-songwriter, best-known as the composer of Slim Dusty's 1957 hit song "A Pub With No Beer".
Gordon Parsons was an Australian country music singer-songwriter, best-known as the composer of Slim Dusty's 1957 hit song "A Pub With No Beer".
Grand final
Grand Final is a predominantly Australian sport term used to describe a match that decides a league champion, sysnonymous with North America's championship game.
Grand Final is a predominantly Australian sport term used to describe a match that decides a league champion, sysnonymous with North America's championship game.
Green ban
A green ban is a form of strike action, usually taken by a trade union or other organised labour group, which is conducted for environmentalist or conservationist purposes.
A green ban is a form of strike action, usually taken by a trade union or other organised labour group, which is conducted for environmentalist or conservationist purposes.
Greig Pickhaver
Greig Pickhaver AM (also known as H.G. Nelson) is an actor, comedian and writer, who forms one half of the Australian sports comedy duo Roy and HG.
Greig Pickhaver AM (also known as H.G. Nelson) is an actor, comedian and writer, who forms one half of the Australian sports comedy duo Roy and HG.
Gud Ugh
Gud Ugh was a musical comedy show performed in 2003 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and on tour.
Gud Ugh was a musical comedy show performed in 2003 at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and on tour.
Historical reenactment in Australia
Historical reenactment in Australia has been occurring since at least the mid-1970s.
Historical reenactment in Australia has been occurring since at least the mid-1970s.
Illicit drug use in Australia
Illicit drug use is a social issue in Australia that creates a 6.7 billion Australian Dollars per year illegal market.
Illicit drug use is a social issue in Australia that creates a 6.7 billion Australian Dollars per year illegal market.
Jimmy Barnes
James Dixon Swan, better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter.
James Dixon Swan, better known as Jimmy Barnes, is a Scottish-born Australian rock singer-songwriter.
John Farnham
John Peter Farnham, AO, formerly billed as Johnny Farnham, is an English-born Australian pop singer.
John Peter Farnham, AO, formerly billed as Johnny Farnham, is an English-born Australian pop singer.
Kangaroo emblems and popular culture
Kangaroo emblems and popular culture deals with the uses which have been made of the image of the kangaroo.
Kangaroo emblems and popular culture deals with the uses which have been made of the image of the kangaroo.
Kick-to-kick
Kick-to-kick is a pastime and well-known tradition of Australian rules football fans, and a recognised Australian term for kick and catch type games.
Kick-to-kick is a pastime and well-known tradition of Australian rules football fans, and a recognised Australian term for kick and catch type games.
Koala emblems and popular culture
Koala emblems and popular culture deals with the uses which have been made of the image of the Koala such as coins, emblems, logos, mascots and in the naming of sports teams.
Koala emblems and popular culture deals with the uses which have been made of the image of the Koala such as coins, emblems, logos, mascots and in the naming of sports teams.
Lotteries in Australia
Lotteries in Australia include various lottery related products licensed by Australian lottery companies.
Lotteries in Australia include various lottery related products licensed by Australian lottery companies.
Lucky Country
Lucky Country"The Lucky Country" is a nickname sometimes used to describe Australia, taken from the 1964 book of the same name by social critic Donald Horne.
Lucky Country"The Lucky Country" is a nickname sometimes used to describe Australia, taken from the 1964 book of the same name by social critic Donald Horne.
Makybe Diva
Makybe Diva (GB) is a British-bred, Australian-trained Thoroughbred who became the first racehorse to win the famed Melbourne Cup on three occasions: 2003, 2004, and 2005.
Makybe Diva (GB) is a British-bred, Australian-trained Thoroughbred who became the first racehorse to win the famed Melbourne Cup on three occasions: 2003, 2004, and 2005.
Mario
Mario is a fictional character in the Mario video game franchise by Nintendo, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
Mario is a fictional character in the Mario video game franchise by Nintendo, created by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto.
Mark "Jacko" Jackson
Mark "Jacko" Jackson, born 30 August 1959, is a former Australian rules footballer who played professionally for several teams, including St Kilda, Melbourne, Geelong and South Fremantle.
Mark "Jacko" Jackson, born 30 August 1959, is a former Australian rules footballer who played professionally for several teams, including St Kilda, Melbourne, Geelong and South Fremantle.
Mateship
Mateship is an Australian cultural idiom that embodies equality, loyalty and friendship.
Mateship is an Australian cultural idiom that embodies equality, loyalty and friendship.
Meat raffle
A meat raffle is a tradition of raffling off meat, often in pubs and bars, common in Britain, Australia and in the USA in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A meat raffle is a tradition of raffling off meat, often in pubs and bars, common in Britain, Australia and in the USA in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Muck-up day
"Muck-up day" is the name given to an unofficial tradition within secondary schools where graduating final-year students are involved with pranks and other activities on their last official day ...
"Muck-up day" is the name given to an unofficial tradition within secondary schools where graduating final-year students are involved with pranks and other activities on their last official day ...
Mullet (haircut)
The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back.
The mullet is a hairstyle that is short at the front and sides, and long in the back.
National Colonial Flag for Australia
The National Colonial Flag for Australia (1823/24) was the forerunner of the many Australian flag designs which featured the Southern Cross and Union Flag in combination.
The National Colonial Flag for Australia (1823/24) was the forerunner of the many Australian flag designs which featured the Southern Cross and Union Flag in combination.
National Rugby League
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia.
The National Rugby League is the top league of professional rugby league football clubs in Australasia.
National Trust of Australia
The Australian Council of National Trusts (ACNT) is the peak body for community-based, non-government organisations committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and hist...
The Australian Council of National Trusts (ACNT) is the peak body for community-based, non-government organisations committed to promoting and conserving Australia's indigenous, natural and hist...
Ned Kelly in popular culture
Ned Kelly was a 19th-century Irish Australian bushranger who has had a significant impact on popular culture.
Ned Kelly was a 19th-century Irish Australian bushranger who has had a significant impact on popular culture.
No worries
No worries is an Australian English expression, meaning "do not worry about that", "that's alright", or "sure thing".
No worries is an Australian English expression, meaning "do not worry about that", "that's alright", or "sure thing".
Not happy, Jan!
Not happy, Jan! was a line delivered by actress Deborah Kennedy in an Australian television advertisement from the year 2000.
Not happy, Jan! was a line delivered by actress Deborah Kennedy in an Australian television advertisement from the year 2000.
Ocker
The term "ocker" is used both as a noun and adjective for an Australian who speaks and acts in an uncultured manner, using a broad Australian accent (or Strine).
The term "ocker" is used both as a noun and adjective for an Australian who speaks and acts in an uncultured manner, using a broad Australian accent (or Strine).
Ode of Remembrance
The "Ode of Remembrance" is an ode taken from Laurence Binyon's poem "For the Fallen", which was first published in The Times in September 1914.
The "Ode of Remembrance" is an ode taken from Laurence Binyon's poem "For the Fallen", which was first published in The Times in September 1914.
Outback
The Outback is the vast, remote, arid area of Australia; the term colloquially can refer to any lands outside the main urban areas.
The Outback is the vast, remote, arid area of Australia; the term colloquially can refer to any lands outside the main urban areas.
Outstation
Historically, an outstation was a subsidiary homestead or other dwelling, on Australian sheep or cattle stations (ranches) which were large enough to have more than a day's travel between differ...
Historically, an outstation was a subsidiary homestead or other dwelling, on Australian sheep or cattle stations (ranches) which were large enough to have more than a day's travel between differ...
Performing arts in Australia
The Performing arts in Australia are an important element of the Arts in Australia and Australian culture.
The Performing arts in Australia are an important element of the Arts in Australia and Australian culture.
Picnic horse racing
Picnic horse racing, or more usually picnic races or more colloquially "the picnics" refer to amateur Thoroughbred horse racing meetings, predominantly in Australia.
Picnic horse racing, or more usually picnic races or more colloquially "the picnics" refer to amateur Thoroughbred horse racing meetings, predominantly in Australia.
Pol-Art
Pol-Art is a Polish cultural event held in the State capital cities around Australia.
Pol-Art is a Polish cultural event held in the State capital cities around Australia.
Quarter acre
In Australian and New Zealand English, a quarter acre is a term for a suburban plot of land.
In Australian and New Zealand English, a quarter acre is a term for a suburban plot of land.
Queen's Birthday Clash
The Queen's Birthday Holiday Clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League (AFL) teams Melbourne and Collingwood, held on the Queen's Birthday Holiday at ...
The Queen's Birthday Holiday Clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League (AFL) teams Melbourne and Collingwood, held on the Queen's Birthday Holiday at ...
Queen's Birthday clash
The Queen's Birthday Holiday clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League (AFL) teams Melbourne and Collingwood, held on the Queen's Birthday Holiday at ...
The Queen's Birthday Holiday clash is an annual Australian rules football match between Australian Football League (AFL) teams Melbourne and Collingwood, held on the Queen's Birthday Holiday at ...
Queensland Day
Queensland Day is officially celebrated on 6 June as the birthday of the Australian state of Queensland.
Queensland Day is officially celebrated on 6 June as the birthday of the Australian state of Queensland.
Queensland Heritage Council
The Queensland Heritage Council is an independent statuory authority created by the Queensland Parliament under the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.
The Queensland Heritage Council is an independent statuory authority created by the Queensland Parliament under the Queensland Heritage Act 1992.
Rationalist Society of Australia
The Rationalist Society of Australia (RSA) promotes the interests of rationalists nationally in Australia.
The Rationalist Society of Australia (RSA) promotes the interests of rationalists nationally in Australia.
Returned and Services League of Australia
The Returned and Services League of Australia (often abbreviated to RSL) is a support organisation for men and women who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
The Returned and Services League of Australia (often abbreviated to RSL) is a support organisation for men and women who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
RocKwiz
RocKwiz is an Australian television quiz show series, focused on rock music, and broadcast on SBS One.
RocKwiz is an Australian television quiz show series, focused on rock music, and broadcast on SBS One.
School formal
A school formal (or school ball in New Zealand) is an event held during the school year for students in Australian and New Zealand high schools.
A school formal (or school ball in New Zealand) is an event held during the school year for students in Australian and New Zealand high schools.
Schoolies week
Schoolies or schoolies week (also known as leavers' or leavers' week in Western Australia) refers to the Australian tradition of high-school graduates (also known as "schoolies...
Schoolies or schoolies week (also known as leavers' or leavers' week in Western Australia) refers to the Australian tradition of high-school graduates (also known as "schoolies...
Selection (Australian history)
Selection referred to "free selection before survey" of crown land in some Australian colonies under land legislation introduced in the 1860s.
Selection referred to "free selection before survey" of crown land in some Australian colonies under land legislation introduced in the 1860s.
Sheep shearing
Sheep shearing, shearing or clipping is the process by which the woollen fleece of a sheep is cut off.
Sheep shearing, shearing or clipping is the process by which the woollen fleece of a sheep is cut off.
Showbag
The showbag is a themed bag of commercial merchandise, and a distinctive feature of Australian shows (the local equivalent of fairs or carnivals).
The showbag is a themed bag of commercial merchandise, and a distinctive feature of Australian shows (the local equivalent of fairs or carnivals).
Shrimp on the barbie
"Shrimp on the barbie" is an often-quoted phrase that originated in a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990.
"Shrimp on the barbie" is an often-quoted phrase that originated in a series of television advertisements by the Australian Tourism Commission starring Paul Hogan from 1984 through to 1990.
Six o'clock swill
The six o'clock swill was an Australian and New Zealand slang term for the last-minute rush to buy drinks at a hotel bar before it closed.
The six o'clock swill was an Australian and New Zealand slang term for the last-minute rush to buy drinks at a hotel bar before it closed.
Slim Dusty
David Gordon "Slim Dusty " Kirkpatrick AO, MBE (13 June 1927—19 September 2003) was an Australian country music singer-songwriter and producer, with a career spanning nearly seven decades.
David Gordon "Slim Dusty " Kirkpatrick AO, MBE (13 June 1927—19 September 2003) was an Australian country music singer-songwriter and producer, with a career spanning nearly seven decades.
Slip-Slop-Slap
Slip-Slop-Slap and wrap is the iconic and internationally recognised sun protection campaign prominent in Australia during the 1980s.
Slip-Slop-Slap and wrap is the iconic and internationally recognised sun protection campaign prominent in Australia during the 1980s.
Slouch hat
A slouch hat is a wide-brimmed felt or cloth hat with a chinstrap, most commonly worn as part of a military uniform.
A slouch hat is a wide-brimmed felt or cloth hat with a chinstrap, most commonly worn as part of a military uniform.
Sly-grog shop
A sly grog shop (or shanty) is an Australian term for an unlicensed hotel or liquor-store, often with the added suggestion of selling poor-quality liquor; a place where alcoholic beverages are s...
A sly grog shop (or shanty) is an Australian term for an unlicensed hotel or liquor-store, often with the added suggestion of selling poor-quality liquor; a place where alcoholic beverages are s...
Smoke night
The smoke night or smoke social was a predominantly Australian form of male only social event in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Australasia.
The smoke night or smoke social was a predominantly Australian form of male only social event in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Australasia.
Smoko
"Smoko" is a term used in Australian English, New Zealand English and Falkland Islands English for a short, often informal, cigarette break taken during work or military duty, although the term ...
"Smoko" is a term used in Australian English, New Zealand English and Falkland Islands English for a short, often informal, cigarette break taken during work or military duty, although the term ...
Squatting (pastoral)
In Australian history, a squatter was one who occupied a large tract of Crown land in order to graze livestock. Initially often having no legal rights to the land, they gained its usage ...
In Australian history, a squatter was one who occupied a large tract of Crown land in order to graze livestock. Initially often having no legal rights to the land, they gained its usage ...
Station (Australian agriculture)
Station is the term for a large Australian landholding used for livestock production.
Station is the term for a large Australian landholding used for livestock production.
Student orientation
Student orientation or new student orientation, is a period of time at the beginning of the academic year at a university or other tertiary institution during which a variety of events are...
Student orientation or new student orientation, is a period of time at the beginning of the academic year at a university or other tertiary institution during which a variety of events are...
Suburbia bashing
Suburbia bashing refers to a negative discourse about suburbia that is relatively prominent in Australia, particularly in the mainstream media.
Suburbia bashing refers to a negative discourse about suburbia that is relatively prominent in Australia, particularly in the mainstream media.
Surf Life Saving Club
Surf Life Saving Clubs (or SLSCs) are volunteer institutions at Australia's beaches.
Surf Life Saving Clubs (or SLSCs) are volunteer institutions at Australia's beaches.
Talent Development High School
Talent Development High School (TDHS) is a performing arts school in Sydney, Australia.
Talent Development High School (TDHS) is a performing arts school in Sydney, Australia.
Tall poppy syndrome
Tall poppy syndrome is a pejorative term primarily used in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Anglosphere nations to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit a...
Tall poppy syndrome is a pejorative term primarily used in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other Anglosphere nations to describe a social phenomenon in which people of genuine merit a...
Tanderrum
A tanderrum is a ceremony enacted by the nations of the Kulin people and other Victorian aboriginal nations allowing safe passage and temporary access and use of land and resources by foreign people.
A tanderrum is a ceremony enacted by the nations of the Kulin people and other Victorian aboriginal nations allowing safe passage and temporary access and use of land and resources by foreign people.
The bush
"The bush" is a term used for rural, undeveloped land or country areas in certain countries.
"The bush" is a term used for rural, undeveloped land or country areas in certain countries.
The Bush Poems of A.B. (Banjo) Paterson (Audio recording)
The Bush Poems of A.B. Paterson is the debut album of poetry performed by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
The Bush Poems of A.B. Paterson is the debut album of poetry performed by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
The Campfire Yarns of Henry Lawson
The Campfire Yarns of Henry Lawson is the second album featuring the works of Australian writers performed by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
The Campfire Yarns of Henry Lawson is the second album featuring the works of Australian writers performed by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
The Sentimental Bloke, The Poems of C.J. Dennis
The Sentimental Bloke, The Poems of C.J. Dennis is the third album of Australian poetry performed by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
The Sentimental Bloke, The Poems of C.J. Dennis is the third album of Australian poetry performed by Australian actor Jack Thompson.
Tim Tam Slam
The Tim Tam Slam is the practice of drinking a hot beverage through a Tim Tam.
The Tim Tam Slam is the practice of drinking a hot beverage through a Tim Tam.
Tivoli circuit
The Tivoli Circuit was a successful and popular Australian entertainment circuit which flourished from 1893 and the 1950s.
The Tivoli Circuit was a successful and popular Australian entertainment circuit which flourished from 1893 and the 1950s.
True Blue (John Williamson song)
True Blue is an Australian folk song written in 1981 by singer-songwriter John Williamson.
True Blue is an Australian folk song written in 1981 by singer-songwriter John Williamson.
Two-up
Two-up is a traditional Australian gambling game, involving a designated 'Spinner' throwing two or three coins into the air.
Two-up is a traditional Australian gambling game, involving a designated 'Spinner' throwing two or three coins into the air.
Ugg boots
Ugg boots are known in Australia and New Zealand as a unisex style of sheepskin boot made of twin-faced sheepskin with fleece on the inside and with a tanned outer surface, often with a syntheti...
Ugg boots are known in Australia and New Zealand as a unisex style of sheepskin boot made of twin-faced sheepskin with fleece on the inside and with a tanned outer surface, often with a syntheti...
Un-Australian
Un-Australian is an increasingly pejorative term used in Australia.
Un-Australian is an increasingly pejorative term used in Australia.
Uncle Toby's Super Series
The Uncle Toby's Super Series was a professional Iron Man circuit that ran from 1989 to 2001.
The Uncle Toby's Super Series was a professional Iron Man circuit that ran from 1989 to 2001.
Urtext Film Productions
Urtext Film Productions is a filmmaking co-op located in Adelaide, South Australia.
Urtext Film Productions is a filmmaking co-op located in Adelaide, South Australia.
Ute muster
A ute muster is an Australian festival which brings together large numbers of utes and ute enthusiasts.
A ute muster is an Australian festival which brings together large numbers of utes and ute enthusiasts.
Video gaming in Australia
Video games in Australia cannot be rated R18+, only up to MA15+.
Video games in Australia cannot be rated R18+, only up to MA15+.
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are protocols used in Australia in relation to Aboriginal affairs.
Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are protocols used in Australia in relation to Aboriginal affairs.
Wobble board
The wobble board is an instrument popularized by the Australian musician and artist Rolf Harris and featured in his best-known song "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport".
The wobble board is an instrument popularized by the Australian musician and artist Rolf Harris and featured in his best-known song "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport".