Culture Of Australia
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American influence on Australian culture
Since America and Australia fought together as allies in World War One and World War Two, the two countries have shared a common bond. American soldiers stationed in Australia during the wars brought about an influx of American foods, such as hot dogs and hamburgers, which have since become staples of Australia s fast food industry. Many of the soldiers stationed in Australia…
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Australian beach culture
Sun Safety Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. Even when it doesn’t feel that hot, the sun here is very intense, especially between 11am and 3pm during daylight saving time (10am to 2pm during standard time). Always protect your skin, by staying in the shade or using sunscreen, a hat, a shirt and sunglasses. More information about sun safety can…
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Special events in Australia
We are now half way through the election campaign and it’s time to get informed, ask your burning questions and join the conversation. The Guardian’s political editor, Lenore Taylor, and deputy political editor, Katharine Murphy, will be joined by special guests in Sydney and Melbourne to discuss policies, candidates and the current state of play. The overarching themes of…
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Customs in Australia culture
Unlike many other cultures, Australians say what they really mean and are, in general, more individual and outgoing. They are mostly relaxed, easy-going, open and direct. People normally think that most Aussies dwell in the countryside but as a matter of fact, more than three quarters of them live amidst the crowded cities and urban areas, mainly along the seashore. Some key…
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Australian culture clothing
A country as amazing as Australia has some pretty amazing clothing too to help people cope with the Australian climate and conditions. Many traditional clothing items like Blundstones and Akubra hats are now popular souvenirs finding their way all over the world. Aboriginal T-shirts These T-shirts make great souvenirs or presents and you can order them online Akubra hats The…
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Australian drinking culture
Updated Australians are going to have to wish for more than good health before a bout of binge-drinking to avoid sobering consequences to their mental health. Australian Medical Association vice-president Stephen Parnis described Australia s relationship with alcohol as extremely unhealthy and said its impact was in a class of its own . It causes more harm than all other…
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Australian Coffee culture
Australia s take coffee very seriously. Although Italian migrants introduced espresso coffee in the post-World War II period, it wasn t until the 1990s that Aussies obsession began. A style of espresso coffee created in Australia, the flat white , has even started turning up in the cafes of New York and London. Starbucks Interestingly, Starbucks, which dominates markets around…
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Work culture in Australia
Are Australians hard to understand? Maybe, but we can help you enjoy your time here by explaining some of Australian working culture. Here’s what to do and what not to do while working in Australia. What is Australian culture like? What will you need to know to do or not do while you’re here? We can tell you the basics. What is Australian culture like? Australian culture is…
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Australian cultural identity
Everyone has culture. However, while we are born into cultures we are not born with culture. Culture is something that we learn. Culture is dynamic and adapts to changing circumstances. Some aspects of culture are our identity; ethnicity, age or generation; gender; sexual orientation; education; occupation and socio-economic status; and ability/disability. Culture can also…
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Dating in Australia culture
I always found the way American guys try to get girls was a bit aggressive. The American boys love to play games with girls, and the whole grinding thing? Yuck. The flirting/hooking up game was so different in Australia! And the drinking culture? Americans drink to get drunk and go out, Aussies love a beer with almost anything and drink because they mostly enjoy the taste (they…
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