You know you’re Australian when …
A HASHTAG celebrating what Australians have in common reveals our true character – and that we can still have a laugh at ourselves.
Australia Day
The madman on the money
HE founded Australia’s wool industry and became the face of the $2 note. But John Macarthur died a tragic death, declared a lunatic and shunned by society.
Chet Faker tops the Hottest 100
AFTER weeks of speculation and plenty of Taylor Swift related controversy, Triple J has revealed the winner of the Hottest 100.
Tay Tay banned from Hottest 100
RADIO station Triple J has disqualified Taylor Swift’s song Shake It Off from the Hottest 100. Fans are upset.
Abbott defends ‘time warp’ knighthood
THE PM has defended has defended his decision to give Australia’s highest honour to a man who once asked an Aboriginal businessman: ‘Do you still throw spears at each other?’
Seven things that make us Aussie
MOST of us would agree that Australia has a lot going for it. But what is it that defines us? For one thing, we get a lot of long weekends.
Qantas’ surprise for Australia Day
PASSENGERS on this Aussie airline were met with a rather unusual surprise when they went to collect their luggage from the carousel.
Song that could stop a nation if we knew it
IT’S A SONG millions of us have sung at school assemblies, official events and pretty much at any major sporting match. But hands up if you know every word?
Australia Day or Invasion Day?
ON Twitter, many are using the term “Invasion Day” and choosing not to celebrate January 26 with barbies and beers and the beach.
Triple J hosts reveal who they voted for
WE’RE still a few hours away from finding out who has claimed No. 1 in the Hottest 100, but Triple J presenters Matt and Alex have spilled on who they want to take out the top spot.
Asteralia Day: Huge Asteroid passing Earth
DID you catch a glimpse of the of the giant asteroid passing Earth this morning? If not, there is still an opportunity.
26 amzing facts about Australia
CONVICTS as cops? Venomous platypus? Think you know everything about this great nation of ours? Try these 26 bizarre facts.
‘A nation of dead set bloody legends’
MERRICK WATTS on what makes Australia great. ‘Where else could Ken Done be considered an artist? Where else could Warwick Capper release an album?’
Kylie is UK’s Australian of the Year
SHE’S an Aussie darling and one of our most successful international exports. Now Kylie Minogue has been named Australian of the Year in the UK.
Hamish Blake: 6 snags you’ll eat on Oz Day
NO Oz Day celebration is complete without that great Aussie culinary tradition: the sausage. Hamish Blake reveals the six sausages you’ll see on the big day.
How alcohol really affects your body
AT 0.02 you feel slightly euphoric, while at 0.20 you may need help to walk. We’ve all heard the words ‘blood alcohol level’ but do you know how to test yours?
How to keep cool consciously
IT’S HOT. We know. At times like these it’s tempting to throw caution to the wind and switch on the air conditioner, but read this: you might want to reconsider.
Why this is not our most boring city
BORING, dull and bland are often words associated with this Aussie city but is it actually Australia’s best kept secret? Here are some surprising facts.
The top 10 most amazing Aussie hotels
YOU may need a seaplane, a boat or a 4WD to reach these hotels but they’re totally worth it. Here are the most incredible Aussie hotels.
The best wines for under $20
KIM Brebach from the Best Wines Under $20 website reveals his tips for picking up the best drop for the least amount of coin.
Triple J’s big gig party goes off
TRIPLE J’S ‘Beat the Drum’ party has sent social media into a spin as fans celebrate the station’s love for Aussie bands — while others whinge about the long queues.
Sydneys best beer gardens revealed
FROM Blacktown to Double Bay, Victoria Hannaford reveals the best beer gardens in Sydney for you to raise a glass, enjoy the summer sun and grab a great meal while the kids play.
Barbecue like a pro
Want to become a grill guru? Impress your friends and master the burners with our hot tips for battling the barbie
Australia’s day at Melbourne Park
ON A special day for tennis in this country, three local men progressed to the third round of the Australian Open.
Why Australia Day’s going to suck
GET swatting like you’ve never swatted before. This Australia Day could be the start of an unimaginably awful mosquito plague. This is why.
‘Something has finally mobilised the bogans’
THE Bondi Hipsters are in an absolute rage, and they’ve cut loose on ‘Middle Australia’. What have the ‘bogans’ done to make them so angry?
Australia, your smiles need some work
THE Brits are renowned for having terrible teeth, but it turns out Aussies have even worse smiles. Here’s what you’re getting wrong.
Vegemite pizza: What’s the verdict?
AUSTRALIA Day has come early at Pizza Hut, which has launched a new Vegemite pizza. The feedback has been, er, interesting.
Are kebabs actually bad for you?
WE ALL love a good kebab, but so often our kebab-induced food babies come with a big side of food regret. So are kebabs healthy at all? We asked a nutritionist.
Spoiler poll predicts Tay for Hottest 100
THE “Social Hottest 100” has analysed social media votes to predict Taylor Swift makes the cut. But which act is forecast to come in at No. 1?
The Aussie stereotypes were all sick of
SUMMER is here which means so are the travellers and their outrageous ideas about Aussies which, quite frankly, we’ve all had it up to here with.
Where to find a beach house on a budget
BUYING a beach house doesn’t have to break the bank. These NSW towns have budget holiday homes for half the price of a standard Sydney property.
How our accent sounds around the world
AS Kieran Murray travelled the world, he asked strangers in other countries to imitate him saying “G’day mate, how ya going?” The results are too funny.
Why roo should make your Oz Day menu
IT’S healthy, delicious and a true-blue choice for Australia Day barbies. But are we really over our reluctance to eat kangaroo?
What happens when beer goes bad
IT’S summer and for many Aussies that means plenty of coldies. But our favourite drink comes with its dangers. Here are eight reasons to beware the bottle.
Un-Australian? Kekovich rant gone
WHAT’S Australia Day without a Sam Kekovich rant? We’ll soon find out as the outspoken Aussie is replaced as the face of the lamb ads this year.
Straya: The song you won’t get out of your head
IT’S CATCHY and sounds very familiar. Now the man behind a new YouTube video on all things Australia hopes it will become the next big hit.
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