brittany campbell

Wrote On January 27, 2009 09:38 PM

i thought australia day was not as good as last year there was no music but other than that austalia rox :d

  Michael

Wrote On January 12, 2009 04:57 PM

I am really upset by the amount of people wearing Australian Flag thongs around this time of the year. It is a disgrace to our nation and the flag that our forefathers fought to defend. To sum it up, its bad enough walking over the Australian flag on the ground. How about walking all over it all day. Check out the etiquette for our flag. You'd be surprised at what a disgrace it is to do this. Something to think about.

Michael.

  Keiran Williams

Wrote On January 11, 2009 04:49 PM

You know you've been to goo BBQ on Australia Day when you leave with burnt fingers and lips from eating of the BBQ. But this year Australia Day will be spent in Banff, Canada. Looking forward to meeting other Aussie's over there. Aussies can take our culture everyhwhere!

  rachel bass

Wrote On February 06, 2008 06:06 PM

australia day is the best day in the whole world and is so much fun

  John

Wrote On January 27, 2008 11:47 AM

To Aboriginals:

I understand Australia Day was horrid for your ancestors, but I think it's come time to move on. My relatives came here from England in 1932. My ancestors didn't harm yours. I am eternally sorry for your peoples hardships, but I didn't do it. Australia day ISN'T just about the first fleet. It's about all Australians. Be they from Europe or Asia, Iran or Aboriginals. It's about celebrating the life and chances we have in this country.

I encourage all of you to, whilst understanding your troubles in the past, realise that, as AUSTRALIANS, as the first Australians, this day is as much for you to celebrate, as any other. Celebrate your land, your culture, your life. Use the time to share your history with us. Use the time to build bridges and become our friends.

The invasion was 200 years ago. It's time to move on.

  laura

Wrote On November 11, 2007 06:18 PM

Australia day is so fun and is the best day ever

  Paul

Wrote On November 03, 2007 09:25 AM

Hopefully Australia day 08 will be even better.

  richard

Wrote On October 31, 2007 04:55 PM

it was a very nice day

  Derek D'Avignon

Wrote On October 15, 2007 09:41 AM

Australia is Great Because it's a nation with pride amenities and just everything you could think. It's great... the people, the beaches, the cities and the outback. Overall it's a great place to live and have fun

  Paul

Wrote On October 11, 2007 05:03 PM

The world has spun, we have been through our winter, now Australia day '08 is rolling around again will we see more comments promoting celebrations

  Kate Cal Rosie

Wrote On August 09, 2007 03:01 PM

We love AUS

Rock on

  Kate Locke

Wrote On August 01, 2007 05:07 PM

Australia Day means a lot of things to a lot of people. As a kid, you grow up thinking 'Yay, a day off!'. The older you get, the more you realise that, looking around you on Australia Day, in the sunshine, at the BBQ you've organised, watching the boats compete, attending a cricket game thrown together by a group of friends in your backyard - you realise that everyone is happy, smiling, enjoying themselves, enjoying the weather...There is nothing better than turning to someone you dont know in the park, holding up your can of VB with recognition in your eyes, and saying "Cheers mate!"

  Holsworthy HIGH kid nsw

Wrote On June 18, 2007 05:16 PM

Australia is special in many ways.

the aussie colours, the animals, the way we speak, the animals, our flag, our national anthem, US!

looking into our aussie anthem we will see that there are a few words that when we sing it we will actually see the significant things that are very australian.

Our history even has a lot of things that makes australia 1 nation that sticks together to make australia 1 special place.

We all want to share to the world not just australia's luxury but our outdoors our ULURU or our THREE SISTERS , THE 12 APOSTLES.

australia is a nation that we live 4, so enough talkin - lets have a barbie and sing waltzing matilda

  Paul

Wrote On March 07, 2007 07:53 PM

An acquaintance of mine in the US tells me he adores Australia a little more than his homeland. At around the time of Australia day 2007, he felt rather ill, and what helped him through it was speaking with me on the web about the sunshine, and warmth of Australia which was a long way from the cold he was going through. He thinks Australia is special also.

  Sasha

Wrote On March 06, 2007 08:37 PM

I never was in this country but I think it`s unsual country with special people. It`s country of my dream

  chuck

Wrote On February 26, 2007 12:50 PM

i think australia is special

  1 Love

Wrote On February 20, 2007 07:59 PM

Yeah Australia days a great day!

We are all really lucky 2 live in such an awesome country.

Never take advantage of this Beautiful land...

  Claudia

Wrote On February 17, 2007 06:44 PM

hey auzi day is da best day eva besides christmas, easter and birthdays but auzi day is still just the best time where you get 2 hang round ur fwends and family

  sam crow

Wrote On February 13, 2007 02:36 PM

it roxs i love it so much :-)

  codi martin

Wrote On February 12, 2007 01:18 PM

it is awesome

  Paul

Wrote On February 06, 2007 08:39 PM

I have just finished booking my RTW trip, leaving on January 28 2008. Looking forward to seeing what the world has to offer

  laurie partridge

Wrote On February 06, 2007 08:19 AM

I think about australia day it is showing us what we have

made in life.

  Linda

Wrote On January 31, 2007 11:37 AM

Australia is a great, fantastic place to live in and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. Because we have all come from all over the place. And I thank God that we can all live a free way of life. So everyone lets all celebrate Australia Birthday.

  Paul

Wrote On January 30, 2007 04:02 PM

Despite the above, a lot of people I know tend to take Australia for granted and find fault with Australia like all the time and what are people's thoughts on that?

  Paul

Wrote On January 30, 2007 02:14 PM

I was a great experience for the Nippers to paddle across the harbour on Australia day, the 9 children from catherine Hill Bay travelled down and enjoyed the whole days activities. It was mentioned this was a once off event for nippers - It would be a fanastic event for young Austratians to look forward to each year. I am positive it would be well supported.

  Jo-Ann Marshall

Wrote On January 30, 2007 02:03 PM

On Australia Day my family and my husband's parents went into Hyde Park, Sydney. We do this every year. We wear our Australia Day T'Shirts and Hats. We have a fantastic day in a fantastic country. We are very lucky to have such a wonderful country. This country is so beautiful. Sometimes I don't think we realise how lucky we are.

  Guillermo Bolomey

Wrote On January 30, 2007 01:59 PM

I am not an Australian citizen yet, but i feel like one and i am celebrating today.

  Lauren MacArthur

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:46 PM

I think Australia is a beautiful place to live in. Austraila has the most amazing animals and gorgeous land

  elly smee , melissa perry

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:44 PM

we think australia is fentastic. We have fiendly people

and we have very beautiful and differant animals . We are very fond of our sports and do them very well.

  Alex

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:37 PM

australia is great because we live in australia

  Maddie & Emma

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:35 PM

Maddie was born in Australia and Emma was born in england and moved to Australia when she was six.

We both think Australia is great and we enjoy Australia day. !GO AUSSIE!

  aussie aussie

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:35 PM

i like aussie day because we celebrate

  peter grifon

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:35 PM

I like australia day

  peter grifon

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:34 PM

I like australia day

  Greg Foster

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:31 PM

On Aussie Day i like going into town to celebrate and it's alot of fun and i play football on Aussie Day every single time.

  will and damo

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:31 PM

AUSTRALIA is the sickkest place on the earth .

  tyson

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:29 PM

i luv my sport cricket and footy rok

  nadia & izzi

Wrote On January 29, 2007 01:27 PM

australia day is great its usually

warm and u can have a barbie by the

beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  Claudia T

Wrote On January 28, 2007 06:24 PM

I absoulutly love australia day

because of the freedom that you get to share

with your famoly and friends and you can

show foreign people how much

this country means to us

GO AUSTRALIA

  chicago mike

Wrote On January 28, 2007 04:29 AM

I am an American who had the great fortune to visit Australia in 2005. I don't know the word for what makes Australia great but trust me you can feel it almost immediately after you arrive. I can not wait to make a return visit. I will try to remember to come around Australia Day next time to get the full effect.

Thank you.

  Andrew Burey

Wrote On January 26, 2007 10:54 PM

Queenslander born living in Scotland. loving my travels but on days like today i'm really missing home. Sun, Sea, Friendly people, real beer, proper steaks, and a pub you can relax and talk to people in.

Cheers and beers everyone

  Ture Sjolander

Wrote On January 26, 2007 05:29 PM

Australia Day for 20.2 million, real aussies! There U Go!

  Ture Sjolander

Wrote On January 26, 2007 05:28 PM

Australia Day for 20.2 million, real aussies! There U Go!

  Surfer Dude

Wrote On January 26, 2007 04:43 PM

I reckon the best thing about Australia is we respect everyone, have tonnes of fun and most importantely, have the BEST BEACHES in the WORLD!

Rock on Australia!

  Emily

Wrote On January 26, 2007 03:24 PM

WE HAV A GREAT COUNTRY TO LIV IN AND GOOD PEOPLE. I LOVE THE FOOD YUM YUM

* I LOVE AUSTRALIA *

  MIKE Z

Wrote On January 26, 2007 03:00 PM

MATE...WESTERN AUSTRALIA... OZ's BEST KEPT SECRET.

WEST AUSSIES KNOW WHAT I MEAN...AUSTRALIA DAYS GREAT FOR ME BECAUSE I SEE MY COMMUNITY COME ALIVE WITH UNITY AND PATRIOTISM...LOVE IT...

HAVE A BEAUT AUSTRALIA DAY ALL

  Sean

Wrote On January 26, 2007 02:53 PM

The people, the food, the culture, the environment. Its a day that reminds us what a great place we have and what we want to do to make to better, and thank those who have. ion ya Tim.

  Mr Daniel James Cousins

Wrote On January 26, 2007 02:25 PM

I would of like to see more

of the PLANES

on Australia Day

  Mustafa Ahmed

Wrote On January 26, 2007 02:10 PM

It is a very great day. I am very proud of being Australian. It is a great honour to be the citizen of such a beautiful and great country. Australia Day symbolises the importance of our belonging to our beloved country Australia. I feel that today is my birthday.

I am delighted to wish all Australians a very happy Australia Day.

  l@ch!e

Wrote On January 26, 2007 01:53 PM

i think australias so great because it is a calm and collected place.

  Proud Britt

Wrote On January 26, 2007 01:15 PM

What makes Australia great is the cricket, Australia has the best cricketers in the world (with the exception of Flintoff).

I will be enjoying my Australia day with a BBQ and a carton of Tooeys Super Cold which you Aussie like to claim is a Britts worst nightmare, but I say is his best friend on a hot day like this.

So Slip Slop Slap and Viva Los Auatralia Day!!

  Embelle

Wrote On January 26, 2007 01:08 PM

I think Austraila is Fantatic for the people and the land.

So i say let there be Celebration to day.

Emily

  Jo

Wrote On January 26, 2007 12:30 PM

We love our home, and 6 generations of Aussie family that helped to build the nation... But it's not just about people - the bush, it's native animals and plants, even the spiders and snakes are a part of the web that keeps us alive and healthy. Australia is blessed with natural assets that keep our cheeks rosey, and money spins from them so that means we can afford beer in the esky. Raise the sacrificial amber liquid in thanks for our people AND the land that keeps us.

  Annie

Wrote On January 26, 2007 12:26 PM

I think Australians , should see australia day as a time to recognise those who were here before us and of course have a beer with them and talk about how privlidge we Australians really are have a beer for me my fellow Australians AND HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY

  Hillary

Wrote On January 26, 2007 10:28 AM

Despite the fact that we (my husband and I) are not in Australia at the moment we are still able to have our Vegemite toast in the morning and a Boags in the arvo. So what if it is minus 16 out. : (

  calvin

Wrote On January 26, 2007 09:41 AM

Just to be an Australian in the wonderful country of ours is the gratest gift of all

  Philip Kuan

Wrote On January 26, 2007 09:27 AM

Simply to say: I love this country.... Australia.

  chris a

Wrote On January 26, 2007 08:42 AM

The best country in the world by far. Where else would Roy & HG be understood but here in Australia. It makes me proud to be Australian and not take ourselves too seriously. We are always there to help each other when times get tough.

  Jason

Wrote On January 26, 2007 08:31 AM

When I was in Canada recently and enjoying it immensely a Canadian asked me why i don't emigrate there. I replied with the famous verse from Dorothy Mackellars poem My Country.

I love a sunburnt country

A land of sweeping plains

of ragged mountain ranges

of drought and flooding rains

I love her far horizons

I love her jewel-sea

Her beauty and her terror

The wide brown land for me

  Milen Karaivanov

Wrote On January 26, 2007 07:49 AM

Australia day is my daughter’s birthday. I realised that when I first came to Australia. And I think it is a GREAT coincidence and I think she will be proud one day of it too (so I hope this won’t change). I come from a European background. I was brought up with values not different at all from the Australian values – i.e. live in peace and prosperity; respect to basic human freedoms etc… I totally respect them and I know what they mean to me. And I know this is what unites all Australians together. I do not want those values altered… Australians are really one of the warmest people on earth. I like the Aussie spirit, and this is what keeps me here.

I feel Australia close at heart as my home and I am proud to show it. I am so lucky to be here with my family and I thank all Australians for letting me into “their” club. If somebody outside Australia asks me “where is home for me” – I know the answer. It is where peace and my family lives together…

  Carolyn from Florida USA!

Wrote On January 26, 2007 06:28 AM

Australia day is a day where aussies can be loud and proud!!!

G'day from Florida- we partying also!!

  Melanie Garland

Wrote On January 26, 2007 06:02 AM

i love our aussie spirit,you see it everwhere.

AUSSIE, AUSSIE,AUSSIE,oi,oi,oi.

  SPEEDY GONZALEZ

Wrote On January 26, 2007 05:51 AM

Im living here in Mexico and educating my aztec friends on the virtues of our country and what the day means to us Aussies. I was aksed what it means and why we celebrate it. Naturally I gave a small history lesson to back it up but then proceeded to try and describe "mateship", our relaxed lifestyle and the reasons why we are truely appreciated across the world as a race of people. We are proud of what we have achieved being so relatively isolated from the rest of the world and we are not willing to give that up to any other form of thinking.

I love my country and proud to show it off to others any chance I get.

  Congratulations and thanks fro

Wrote On January 26, 2007 05:50 AM

AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIANS HAVE OFFERED ME THE BEST

MY LIFE IS LIKE A FAIRY TALE

THANK YOU AUSTRALIA

CAROLE

  Tammy

Wrote On January 26, 2007 02:48 AM

I'm an Aussie living in VA/DC of USA and am forever homesick. We just had an Australia Day party with homemade meat pies, lamingtons, caramel slices and battered savs. Imported the bundaberg ginger beer. Tonight we'll celebrate at the Embassy in DC. What makes Australia Day great? Celebrating everything Australian, giving thanks for our wonderful Indigenous heritage, and the Aussie spirit. Happy Australia Day!!

  Chris (in London)

Wrote On January 26, 2007 01:52 AM

The things that make Australia Day great are the things that us Aussies living abroad miss...

- mateship

- the never say die attitute

- kicking a footie or playing cricket in the back yard

- the sizzle of the barbie

- the Aussie wit

- not taking things too seriously.

Hope all those enjoying the southern sun, have a great Aussie Day.

  Janet

Wrote On January 26, 2007 01:12 AM

As a Brit living in London, but having spent a lot of time in Australia I can honestly say I think it is the greatest place on earth. The generosity and kindness of the people, the amazing scenery and beaches, the beer, the bbq's.... I could go on! I long for the day I will return to the greatest country on earth. Happy Australia day everyone - have a tinny for me!

  Lionel

Wrote On January 26, 2007 12:32 AM

Tomorrow morning 26th January, before I go to work, I shall be playing John Williamsons great CD "Anthems"

I shall be play it loud and sing along to let the world know I live in the best country "Australia" and the best city (Perth) in the World. I'm currently listning to that geat so by the seekers "I am Australian" Stand up and sing to your hearts disire.

  Marcel

Wrote On January 25, 2007 10:12 PM

On Australia Day - that'll be in a few hours - I'll be a VERY proud Australian for 18 years.

Now, I am living partly abroad, in Switzerland, my 'other' home, where I was born. But when I'm here, in Switzerland, there is not one day passing without thinking of Australia's beauty, the people, the wildlife, the land -

For me, Australia is the greatest nation on earth, and I'm looking forward to this August, spending a few weeks in my country of my heart

Cheers to you all, fellow Australians - from Switzerland (where it is freeeezing cold at the moment )

Marcel, Brugg/Switzerland

  Timmo

Wrote On January 25, 2007 10:11 PM

Australia? thats easy

Vegemite.

nuff said

  Katherine

Wrote On January 25, 2007 09:47 PM

I think it's the people that celebrate...make Australia Day Great!!!

  Nicole

Wrote On January 25, 2007 08:03 PM

All the aussies get together to show true aussie pride for their country and lifestyle, they wear thongs and crack open the stubbies, have a giant aussie BBQ feast, hit the beach or surf and have a good time. I think that most people are proud to be australian but dont actually appreciate much of what is around them like alot of ppl still litter and toss their cigs out the car window thinking it will turn to nothing... now how can you say you love australia when you still do things like that?

  Real Aussie's

Wrote On January 25, 2007 07:59 PM

What makes Australia the best nation in the world?

What makes Australians the best people in the world?

Its what all the others see... Australians.

REAL Australians are what make us great.

YOU know who you are, and WE know who we are, whatever we look like, whatever our accents. Australians, know a REAL Aussie.

Have a great day, where ever you are!

We should be proud of our nation, and stand up for what we beleive in, and always beleived in.

Wrap yourself in our flag and go berserk!!

Remebers - its Girt by Sea! ;-)

  FROM YORKSHIRE ENGLAND

Wrote On January 25, 2007 07:50 PM

* We Love Our Austalian Cousins!

* Happy Australia Day!

* We'll Be Thinking Of You On 26th!

  lauren

Wrote On January 25, 2007 06:16 PM

im 16 yrs old and i live on tha central coast an wif my family ive been to america figi an all that but 1 thing u learn is that

AUSTRALIA IS THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH !!!!!!

neva wanna live anywhere else

Go us auzzies

luv lauren

  Luke Scott

Wrote On January 25, 2007 05:01 PM

I love Australia Day because it is my birthday,I will be nine. My family and I are visiting Dreamworld this year. I have enjoyed reading the great comments. I like Australia because I live Five minutes walk from the sea. My family was born in England but I was born in Australia.

  Kellie

Wrote On January 25, 2007 05:01 PM

The people of Australia make this a great country to live and thrive in.

I love Australia Day because it's the one day of the year I always relax enjoy myself and the family and friends that DON"T get on my nerves and have fun! Sorry Nan

  Rossco

Wrote On January 25, 2007 03:41 PM

FREEDOM and the fact that we have some of the best nature in the world.

Pitty about the DROUGHT it is slowly wringing us out and making life HARDER than ever.

But the best thing about us (Aussies) were HARD! just remember how HARD the Diggers worked 'Lest we Forget'

Thankyou DIGGERS!

  steven wilson

Wrote On January 25, 2007 03:30 PM

I reckon australia day is all about australians being united under the one flag,

sincerly

stevo

  Kazza, Dio, Evan, & Kegie

Wrote On January 25, 2007 03:07 PM

What makes Australia great?

Let me count the ways....

Hmmm, it's a nice big country, with lots of beaches, nice weather, scary insects, poisonous snakes, colourful flauna, and flora.....and who could forget the prawns on the barbie...

yum yum...

what more could you ask for?

Bring it on mate....

Have a good one everyone....

  The Karims' & The Husseins

Wrote On January 25, 2007 01:40 PM

We came from Fiji & were welcomed with open arms.

We wish all our extended Australian Family a Happy Australia Day. We have come to love the people, places & culture of Australia.

Being Australian never seemed more passionate than singing the national anthem with feloow Australians & living life to the fullest. This year will be important as we embark on a new journey into building stronger bonds, learning our individuality as well as our togetherness.

  W.Morgan

Wrote On January 25, 2007 01:25 PM

G’day all Australians and on lookers

Australia has got to be simply the BLOODY BEST!

..in; understanding others religions etc, able to help our fellow neighbour(s), bearing when unexpected events happen and how can I forget we are simply are the best in all sports!

I think it just goes to show when it comes to any sport game's e.g. Soccer World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Cricket etc Australia truly shows great sportsmanship in all sports and aspects of human life.

Sport really does reflect the Australian way of life no matter what the sport maybe.

The rest of the world should look at Australia’s way of life and take note!

Australian’s are good sports all round no matter what the out look is; For example 2006 Soccer World Cup Vs Italy…need I say more!!! (which we can only tolerate so much of)

Enjoy a yet another Australia Day in our ever more growing nation!

Cheers

  Karen

Wrote On January 25, 2007 12:52 PM

As an Australian living in the USA, I have to say I have really come to appreciate what I am missing. Australia is by far the most beautiful country in the world and there is no other country like it. People are amazed how friendly everyone is Down Under. My parents dragged me over here in my teens and I definitely feel it is time to come home! I just hope I can drop this accent pretty fast.

So go easy when you meet an Aussie without the accent on Australia Day 2008:)

Have a great celebration!!!!!!

  mitch

Wrote On January 25, 2007 12:01 PM

I think austrlia is grate we have all resouses water ,food and homes lush rainforests and butiful beaches and lots of country and other countrys dont have all that and no war thats why australia is grate.were lucky

  samone

Wrote On January 25, 2007 11:40 AM

I think that its the good old Vegemite that makes Australia great. It puts a happy ongoing smile on our little faces.

  Abbey-May

Wrote On January 25, 2007 10:07 AM

i think it is great how australia all gets together and has a good time, parties, fireworks evrything! i think the fireworks on the beaches and all that stuff, its great for the adults and all the kids!

LOVE ABBEY

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  Hubert Cumberdale

Wrote On January 25, 2007 10:03 AM

this site is great. i can get all the info i want about australia day.

  Aerobic BETTY

Wrote On January 25, 2007 10:02 AM

This is such a cool website I ABSOLUTLY LOVE AUSTRALIA DAY!!! yewwwwwwww get your BEER out.....

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  Donna Spurr

Wrote On January 25, 2007 07:58 AM

IT MY BIRTHDAY ON AUSTRALIA DAY

  Veronica Strachan

Wrote On January 25, 2007 07:56 AM

I think the thing that used to make Australia great was the fact that we proudly waved our nations great flag. Are we gonna cancel Australia Day too just because we ARE a multi-cultural nation. I think all people who don't like the flag should all stay home on Friday and all those that are proud to live in Australia should go out and celebrate it the Aussie way, Beer, B-B-Q. and Stubbies. Lets celebrate who we all are AUSTRALIANS!!!!!! All of us

  Ryano

Wrote On January 25, 2007 02:26 AM

What makes Australia great? that’s simple.

Australian Rules Football, the most thrilling and exciting game humankind has ever known.

I can't wait for the new season.

Go the Swans!

  Paul

Wrote On January 24, 2007 10:47 PM

Like any country Australia has made mistakes in the past but it also gets a hell of a lot of things right as well more than it doesn't. Sure many of it's animals are dangerous but generally speaking they will not attack you if unharmed. Anyway it's the day we should all celebrate the things Australia gets right.

  Sidney

Wrote On January 24, 2007 07:04 PM

With our larger-than-life personalities and laidback attitude we're quite easily the most approachable people in the world. More than happy to share a joke or chat with a perfect stranger, we even possess an abundance of that rare ability to laugh happily at ourselves. Couple our easy-going nature with such a strength in the 'mateship' we form from the most casual of social connections and you'll realize why Australians are some of the most loved tourists in the world.

Truly a land of stark & vivid contrasts; rainforests, coastlines and outback all worthy of a place on canvas, full of unique and natural wonders found nowhere else on Earth. Internationally reknowned metropolitan cities and remote townships that consist of a solitary pub. A perfect climate that occasionally surprises with a touch of spontaneity. All of which is completely enwrapped by a layer of blue ocean that seperates the only politically-unified continental landmass from the rest of the world.

Australia Day is everyday, but the 26th of January is the visual manifestation of how proud we Australians feel (and rightly so!) all year round. So wave those Australian flags and proudly sing our National Anthem in unison with your fellow Aussies, stand up on our National Day show the world how indomitable the Australian spirit truly is!

  Christine and Scott

Wrote On January 24, 2007 04:31 PM

Australians are the friendliest and most accepting people and Australia is the most wonderful country on this earth.

We came from New Zealand for a holiday in Sydney 10 years ago and as we emerged from the airport into the beautiful day outside I had the overwhelming feeling that I had arrived home, so much so that I found myself weeping quietly and what was even stranger was my son Scott felt the same. We never thought it would be possible to come and live here, for many reasons, but 'life' had other plans. We immigrated here in 1998 and have been Australian Citizens for 6 years and are so proud of that.

We still love New Zealand as it is a beautiful country which also has great people but Australia is our home now.

G'day fellow Aussies. Have a wonderful, wonderful day on the 26th and celebrate everything in life.

Aussie, Aussie Aussie!

  Heath

Wrote On January 24, 2007 02:34 PM

The best beaches in the world, the best people in the world, home of the best cricket team in the world!

  donna spurr

Wrote On January 24, 2007 12:00 PM

AUSTRALIA DAY IS GREAT AS IT IS MY BIRTHDAY AND MY HUSBAN ON THE 25/01 AND OUR WEDDING ANNERVERISE IS ON THE 24/01 SO I LOVE AUSTRALIA DAY AS IT IS MY BIRTHDAY SO I WILL ENJOY AUSTRAILIA DAY FOR EVER I AM A PRUE AUSSIE AND I LOVE IT SO HAVE A GREAT DAY

  Shel

Wrote On January 24, 2007 10:15 AM

"We are one, but we are many, and from all the land on earth we come, we share a dream, and sing with one voice, I am, You are, We are Australian."

Australia is an extremely lucky country and if you have travelled you know what I am talking about. I am so proud of being a Aussie whilst travelling abroad and can't wait for the day I fly back into Sydney!

Keep smiling my fellow Aussies and live it up this Australia Day 2007!

Mwah!!

  Ando

Wrote On January 24, 2007 06:31 AM

No other country can eat its' Coat of Arms

  felisha

Wrote On January 23, 2007 10:55 PM

my birthday is on australia day and im gonna have a barbecue and im gonna have a nice chocolate cake with eight candles on it and im getting a bike for my birthday im very excited on australia day im gonna turn eight anyway betta get going see ya good night have a good sleep

  Colonel Becker

Wrote On January 23, 2007 09:18 PM

Our Digger like honour and humor.

Dont forget our Diggers and police, who protect and able us to have a day like Australia day.

  krystal king

Wrote On January 23, 2007 08:51 PM

well in australia you get to be with friends and family. there are not any bomings and there are a lot of pretty sights in this world around us.

  S. Wise

Wrote On January 23, 2007 07:23 PM

Australia Day is a proud day for our country and the way in which we live. It is about family, friends and sharing the spirit.

Australia Day is about remembering the past, enjoying the present and looking forward to the future.

Australia we are the lucky country and I am proud to be an Australian and raising the next generation.

  FROM YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND

Wrote On January 23, 2007 06:19 PM

The spirit of the Australians makes Australia great!

Happy Australia Day, from Yorkshire, England

  Michy

Wrote On January 23, 2007 04:53 PM

We love Australia Day! I have just returned from Thailand, got kicked out of a bar for wearing Go-Backs (thongs), and my vegemite came with me every morning to breakfast. It was great to land back on Australian soil. You're bloody beaut Australia!

  Susan

Wrote On January 23, 2007 03:00 PM

It is about being with friends and having a beer - whether you drink beer or not, and remembering how lucky we are to live in this glorious free land.

  Tegen Elliott

Wrote On January 23, 2007 12:42 PM

I think Australia day is getting together with friends and family and just enjoying each others company and having a good time. Australia day is a time to reflect on all of the things that happened throughout the year and be thankful that we still have out lives ahead of us.

Good on ya Australia.

  Liz Cuthbert

Wrote On January 23, 2007 11:38 AM

G'day matey

THE WHOLE KIT A CABOODLE!

CRIKEY!!!

happy Australia day to all

  Jack Chapman

Wrote On January 23, 2007 09:43 AM

I agree with all that has been said in these columns, Australia is a great country ! ; however I do wonder just how many of these subscribers do know just what it is we are celebrating ???.

I am an 84 year old WW2 and Japanese POW veteran, born and bred in Australia, as were my parents and grandparents. I have read, seen and heard hundreds of thousands of words about about Australia Day celebrations, BUT not one word about just what it is we are celebrating !!!.

Maybe it has something to do with Captain Arthur Phillip with his first fleet taking formal possession of the colony of New South Wales on 26th January 1788, and becoming it's first Governor ?...

This year we could be 219 years old !!!!

  Lucky One

Wrote On January 23, 2007 08:15 AM

I was born overseas and have been here since I was 2. Australia Day is great because it's a day to feel very proud and lucky to be here and to celebrate being an Australian. My brother, who was also born overseas, is actually born on Australia Day so there's even more reason to have a great day!

  Caroline

Wrote On January 22, 2007 11:56 PM

The freedom to experience opportunities; to contribute through paid and unpaid work; to celebrate being woman; to be immersed in its history. Australian means belonging and being proud no matter the race or cultural background. Happy Australia Day to All. Let's celebrate not create difference!!

  bec

Wrote On January 22, 2007 07:40 PM

i have something to add!! australia is the best bloody county in the world and i am so proud to be the biggest aussie i am bcoz u will neva find a great place like this all that everyone has said is great but i thought id like to add my extra 100% aussie pride for life so on aussie day .... eat meat pies n get all that flamin slang going

haha

xxx

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY

  Elle (not THE Elle!!!)

Wrote On January 22, 2007 04:43 PM

Australia...

...What's not to love???

  the smiths

Wrote On January 22, 2007 03:51 PM

we had our engagement party last Australia Day and now 12 months later we are married (we cut a lamington for our wedding cake) and back from 8 weeks overseas... I plan to call me kids Matilda, Banjo, Clancy (our cats name) and Rosella!

Have a great day ... I am excited!!!!

  Linda

Wrote On January 22, 2007 01:21 PM

This is the best day of the year, better than Xmas and birthdays. I am proud to be an Aussie and fly our flag high.

Can't wait to get into the city and ride an old double decker bus, go to the Rocks, Macquarie Street for the old cars and Hyde Park to finish. Should be a fantastic day.

Happy Australia Day everyone.

  A new Australian

Wrote On January 22, 2007 12:35 PM

Australia day is about when you drive into a shopping car park...and you go an take someones parking spot and they wave at you with one finger! People are so nice...I just wish they had their window down so I could hear what they were saying to me!

  Graham

Wrote On January 22, 2007 11:19 AM

My family arrived here in Oz on a convict ship named the "Scarborough" in 1788.

They've produced quite a flock since then - over 5,000 of us - and you thought rabbits were bad :-)

Australia is great to live in. Even better after traveling abroad many times. It has many freedoms that other countries could not even achieve. Recently in Sept 06, i was able to walk right up to the PM and have pic taken at the Temore (NSW) Air Show. Try that O'seas. you'd probably get shot.

Wheather is BBQ's on a Saty arvo or roast on a Sundee. Freedom to worship practically any religion you like. Any job you please and any beach or breeze!

This is the place for me....

  Rose

Wrote On January 21, 2007 04:21 PM

We will be celebrating with friends at the "shack" - all 20 of us. The day will start with a very loud CD playing all 11 versions of Advance Australia Fair, from the

Wiggles to the Bush Wackers to Julie Anthony to the Police Band - best CD ever. The shack will be decorated in green and yellow streamers and balloons the flag will be raised. During the afternoon we will have pie floaters (a South Australian icon dish of a meat pie floating in green pea soup - yum) and hopefully a serve of freshly caught blue swimmer crabs. This will be followed by a lamb roast in the evening and for desert a chocolate cake decorated as an Aussie thong. Our "band" will be having a "gig" during the afternoon. Good mates, good food and the beach - cant get much better than that.

  Jaye and Ilona, Banff

Wrote On January 21, 2007 10:25 AM

Hey, we are two Aussies living in Banff, can't wait to celebrate Australia Day over here with all the other Aussies in town, we will be upholding the the Aussie spirit and letting all these Canadians know about it to the fullest!! Have an awesome Aussie day, to all back home..

  sally -anne

Wrote On January 19, 2007 05:08 PM

I love australia because its cool and you are my people my aussie aussie people! Actually i sound really sad , loving my country and all , but have to say not as cheesy as the rest of u !! happy oz day

  Kelly

Wrote On January 19, 2007 12:03 PM

The people, the weather, the beaches, the bush, the animals, the mateship, the sport, the lifestyle, the opportunities, the multiculturalism and the fact that every one has a fair go. Basically its the best country in the world and that makes it great!!!

  Dean

Wrote On January 19, 2007 10:43 AM

We are picking up our brand new first boat on Thursday 25th January even though it will not be "finished" by the dealer just so we can participate on the water for Australia Day.

Decorating will be a rushed affair on Thursday evening so we could use all the help we can get. We will be attending as many of the water based events as possible and have been told it "is the best day of the year" on the water. We simply can't wait !!

  Valentina

Wrote On January 19, 2007 07:21 AM

My partner and I met 8 yrs ago on Australia Day and will be celebrating our anniversary & Australia Day with our 2 young daughters and friends anchored up with our boats at Speers Point for all the day's festivities.

  danny parkyns

Wrote On January 19, 2007 06:47 AM

its good day out best day of the year lots of things to see

never get to see it all still good day

  James & Michelle

Wrote On January 19, 2007 03:34 AM

This will be our first Australia Day away from home, we are at the moment in 2 inches of ice, with snow soon to fall in Oklahoma. We miss the food, weather, and the people so much that we will be coming home soon to fill up on the Aussie characters all around we miss terribly. HAVE A GREAT DAY AUSTRALIA>>>>WE LOVE YOU

  Nick

Wrote On January 18, 2007 04:59 PM

Whats great about Australia…Where can I start?

It’s a country which prides itself on friendliness, acceptance and multiculturalism and is also one which is renound for its great sites and sounds. Australia in my opinion is the greatest country on earth and the only one in which complete strangers find themselves saying ‘gday’ to each other and giving passers-by a cheery smile. Australia is great and famous for its cities, its landmarks, the quality of life and its people and our sporting culture, but the word that most defines Australia in my mind is generosity – the kindness and courage of each and every Australian towards each other no matter what the circumstance makes me proud to be able to call myself an Aussie!

  shannen

Wrote On January 18, 2007 02:13 PM

This ausralia day i will b doin a tri athlon down at west lakes, adelaide. Sport is a major part of australian life and im so glad that i am able to do so many different sports in my country, even bein able to go and watch so many different sports is awsum!!! This australia day i will b fully decked out in aussie thongs, flag, hat, top, ribbon, tats, zinc n water bottle, anyone hu c's me will no exactly where im from

Av a gd 1!!!!!!!!

  Nykole Freeman

Wrote On January 18, 2007 01:21 PM

We hope to spending Australia Day on the water with family and friends, which is what we believe Australia Day is all about.

  David

Wrote On January 17, 2007 03:45 PM

60 on 26/1/07

Family BBQ

On Lake Macquarie

Lunch on the Lake

  Joy

Wrote On January 17, 2007 03:41 PM

I am going with 17 friends on the Murray River, How Long to St. Leonards, camping overnight and lunching to celebrate Aust. Day. On offer are prizes for the best decorated canoe/kayak, and I would love to win a package to share with them. We are then going onto paddle the Mitta River,

  Julie Gray

Wrote On January 16, 2007 07:14 PM

Im a true blue aussie that collect aussie memrobilia, and it all comes out on austraila day, i just love it,,the music, the weather, the atmosphere, is great!!!!

  Cale

Wrote On January 15, 2007 05:23 PM

Australia Day rocks. It's the union with all Australians and celebrate what being Australian is all about. So go and chuck a snagger on the barbie, or go cook some lamb chops, or grab the esky for the party, and fish out a cold one, and think about what it means to be Australian.

  Katie Bray

Wrote On January 15, 2007 02:29 PM

Hi Im in Banff Alberta, Canada and we will be gathering all expats for a big aussie day celebration over here with flags stickers boxing roos and of beer and rum..thinking of you all enjoy from all of us. xo

  Paul

Wrote On January 15, 2007 12:16 PM

I'm planning to leave for overseas on Australia day next year and do a round the world trip. People keep telling me it's not till you go elsewhere you realise the greatness and beauty of Oz and whatnot. Looking forward to it.

  Surendra Sharma

Wrote On January 15, 2007 11:33 AM

Incredible !!! The Way Australian people enjoy each and every moment of Life, respect their customs. Moreover welcome different cultures, its really incredible.

I just love it.

Surendra Sharma

  mark Davison

Wrote On January 14, 2007 06:14 PM

kangaroo's

people of Australia are by enlarge are accepting of all people and cultures. Affectionate slang terms most often refer to the diverse cultural mix that Australia has. Let us all rejoice in this celebration.

I love the flexability that Australians have and the acceptance that has become to be know as the Australian friendly way and mateship.

  Lisa

Wrote On January 14, 2007 04:04 PM

G'day! I am a primary school teacher in Queensland and truly believe we are the lucky country (in every way) Some close friends and I were discussing the need for educating our children about the traditions and history of this great nation. I am only 35 and think it is quite sad to see children growing up without a real sense of what being Australian means. Australia Day to me, means spending time with family and friends at the beach! Since Australia is celebrating 100 yrs of Surf Lifesaving - what a great place to be.

  Madeline Kelly

Wrote On January 14, 2007 06:17 AM

i think Australia is great on Australia Day because everyone is all friendly and dressed up

  Mark, Washington DC

Wrote On January 14, 2007 04:58 AM

I'm an Aussie from WA who moved to the states about six years ago. From the other side of the world (geographically speaking), I want to wish every Australian, both home and abroad, a happy Australia day!

I moved to the US when I was 16, and having spent quite a few years away, I am ever grateful for having grown up in such a hospitable, warm, friendly country. You only truly realize how unique and fortunate we are to live in a country with such a high standard of living, quality of life, and amazing natural beauty.

I miss the cricket, meat pies, the surf, but most of all, I miss the friendliness of the Australian people. For Australia Day, I'm trying to organize a Washington celebration, but I'm going to listen to the triple j countdown and drink some Aussie beers as a toast to our nation's continuing success!

  judi troncoso

Wrote On January 13, 2007 01:23 PM

My son Christian was born on Jan26 1981 this makes him 26on26 . He lives in Denver Colorado . I have sent him all sorts of Aussie stuff to remind him of his heritage.

  Paul

Wrote On January 12, 2007 07:26 PM

Chelsea,

You could always move to Australia if you really wanted to, there are reciprocal agreements between Oz and NZ which allow free unrestricted movement of citizens between the two nations although admittedly the traffic is mostly in one direction. I just think NZ needs to start believing in itself a little bit more. Heaps of Aussies love NZ as well and both countries have a lot to be proud of.

  Chelsea Jones

Wrote On January 11, 2007 05:13 PM

I am 13 years old and a New Zealander living in NZ but wishing I was living in Australia . I have travelled there 6 times and loved every second I was there, I was last there in September 06 I spent my wonderful time at the beautiful Sunshine Coast.

I love Australia with all my heart and wish I was over there to celebrate Australia Day with you guys. Australia is beautiful, great, amazing, comanionship, full of laughs, friendly and definitely an individual and unique country.

Coincidence or not my birthday falls on Australia Day, so I am celebarting with an Australian themed birthday party so it will be heaps of fun.

  Carmen Scheiler

Wrote On January 11, 2007 01:32 PM

Just wondering how many 10th generation Ausralians there are.?

My new great granddaughter was born on the 23rd Dec and she is the youngest of 14. My eldest will be 12 this year.Strangely her mothers ancestor was William Bradley, who also came out in the first fleet, and would have known Mathew, how strange is that?

And of course we love Australian Day and feel blessed to be an Australian. Living in this wonderful part of the world

  Mick

Wrote On January 09, 2007 01:39 PM

We'll be on the harbour for the entire day - we'll also be racing in the Australia Day Regatta - looking forward to it!!!

  Anne

Wrote On January 09, 2007 09:09 AM

I Live in N/Z to return to Australia would be my dream , My country i miss and the people are and have allways been so friendly, Miss you Australia My country My People

have a great Australia Day wish i could be there " enjoy "

Anne

  Anja

Wrote On January 08, 2007 03:28 PM

There are so many wonderful things about Australia but one thing that stands out for me is the mateship!

From the ANZAC's in WWI to the firefighters in Victoria, from the way we pulled together as a nation to help those devastaed by cyclone Larry to stopping on the side of the road to help someone with a flat tire.

It's mateship that makes Australia great!

  Julie, Yorkshire, England

Wrote On January 07, 2007 10:58 PM

What makes Australia great? It's the sunshine in their beautiful accent, of course!

Brilliant website too! Here's wishing you another great Australia Day. All the best from a Yorkshire girl who loves to read and hear about Australia and its wonderful people. One of these days, when time permits, I'll get over there.

Cheers!

Julie

  Jack Cameron

Wrote On January 07, 2007 07:38 PM

australia is great because of our unique ways, the thongs..... and just our good old aussie companionship.. if ur in need you can rely on an aussie, for australia day im gonna chuck a snag on the barbie and have a cold beer.. WE LOVE AUSTRALIA

  Douaa

Wrote On January 05, 2007 02:10 PM

australia is amazing, its simply the best!

  Rita

Wrote On December 31, 2006 04:21 PM

I'm an American, married to an Aussie. I've made Australia my home for the past year and a half. Whenever anyone asks what brings me here, I say "I had the extreme good fortune to marry an Aussie". :)

I'm a nurse and work in a local private hospital. I have a large circle of friends who have embraced me with open arms in good old Aussie hospitality. I plan to apply for citizenship next year. I reckon I'll make a dinki di Aussie by giving back to society by way of nursing and I can sing both verses of Advance Australia Fair!

I really enjoyed Australia Day last year and look forward to this year's.

Australia is a stunningly beautiful country with wonderful loving people. No wonder the whole world wants to come here.

I love Australia!

Rita

  first fleeter

Wrote On December 27, 2006 12:07 PM

I have 2 first fleeters on my Mums side & for many years have dreamed of going to Sydney for Australia Day.

Well after planning all year my dream is about to come true. 2007. I & my husband will be in Sydney. I have booked a top Hotel with a great veiw of the Harbour (no expense spared for this once in a live time trip.)

Have been studing what time we need to be out of bed to watch everything we can & this web site has helped me.. Thanks so much

  Colin Sturmey

Wrote On November 20, 2006 07:13 AM

My Mother was born in Auburn in 1921 while my Grandfather was serving in the Australian Navy. She moved back to the UK when she was three. It wasn't until later in life that I was aware of my Australian connection but since then have visited and fell in love with the place.

On my return to the UK I set about educating myself in the history and ways of Australian life and was fortunate to be granted Australian Citizenship in 1999.

In 2007 I will return and join in the Australia Day celebrations (Coincidently my Birthday) in Sydney before exploring Canberra, Adelaide, Coober Pedy and Perth.

Great Country, Great People, Great Climate, shame about the spiders and snakes.

  Betty Lingo

Wrote On November 03, 2006 01:34 PM

gday, betty here. just noticed you put up up a brand flamin new website and i just wanted to let you know i think it looks fantastic.

good on ya.

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