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The British and Irish Lions return to Australia – June 2013

After twelve long years they’re coming back! The British and Irish Lions return to Australian shores for nine glorious games to pit themselves against the best rugby Australia has to offer. We’re sure that British Expats in Sydney will be… Read the rest

Sport in Australia

Sport is very popular in Australia, with schools putting a lot of emphasis on time spent on sport, both in and out of school times.

Archery

Some States may require Licences for the use of a Bow… Read the rest

Holidays in Australia

Public Holidays in Australia

For accurate information of Public Holidays in all Australian States, these links should provide the official dates: Public Holidays in Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays in New South Wales Public Holidays in Northern… Read the rest

Things to Do & Places to See in Australia

Things to Do and Places to See Things to Do in each Australian State Things to Do in ACT Australian Institute of Sport – Bruce Australian Reptile Centre Canberra – Gold Creek on the Barton Highway Canberra Railway Museum –… Read the rest

Swimming Pools and Fences in Australia

Swimming Pools in Australia The New South Wales Swimming Pools (Amendment) Act 2012 requires all homeowners to register their pools online by 29 October 2013, or face paying a fine. http://www.swimmingpoolregister.nsw.gov.au Buying a Swimming Pool My first advice, before buying… Read the rest

Television in Australia

Television in Australia Free to Air Australian TV Channels ABC ABC Channel 1 – National Public Service TV Station. ABC Channel 2 – “Digital” National Public Service TV Station. ABC Channel 3 – “Digital” National TV Service for Kids ABC… Read the rest

BBQ in Australia

Different Barbeque Fuels Charcoal Barbeque Charcoal BBQ’s take time to get going, but they do cook very well. So, for flavour, a charcoal BBQ is best. However, during Total Fire Ban periods, you cannot use it. Gas Barbeque Gas BBQ’s… Read the rest

Boating in Australia

Boating in Australia Boat Safety In Queensland all boats must carry an EPIRB if more than two nautical miles from land, and from 1 November 2008, it must be a 406 MHz digital EPIRB. Personal locator beacons are not considered… Read the rest

Beaches in Australia

Beaches in Australia Australian beaches are a reasonably important part of the Australian life style It is intended to create a Photo section from this page. Some people say that Brisbane does not have a beach. That statement is based… Read the rest

Things to do in Sydney

Things to do in Sydney Things to Do in NSW Armadale Reptile Centre – Australian Reptile Park – Somersby NSW Blackbutt Reserve – six kilometres from Newcastle, NSW Blue Mountain Walks – Bush Walking in the Blue Mountains Coffs Harbour… Read the rest

Things to do in Perth

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Things to do in Melbourne

Things to do in Melbourne Please add useful information in comments, and this will be included on this page if appropriate.

Global Ballooning:

Through years of operation as a fully accredited tourism operator, the Global Ballooning company has developed an… Read the rest

Things to do in Hobart

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Things to do in Darwin

Things to do in Darwin, NT, Australia

Darwin Festival

Darwin Festival is an arts and cultural Festival that takes place every August for 18 days in the beautiful tropical city of Darwin. The Festival offers a unique experience to audiences… Read the rest

Things to do in Canberra

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Things to do in Brisbane

Things to do in Brisbane Things to Do in QLD Alma Park Zoo – QLD Aussie World Australian Butterfly Sanctuary – Kuranda Qld Australia Zoo Australian Woolshed – QLD Billabong Sanctuary – Billabong, QLD : 17 km south of Townsville… Read the rest

Things to do in Adelaide

Adelaide Botanic Garden Adelaide Gaol Adelaide Zoo Art Gallery of South Australia Glenelg Tram National Wine Centre of Australia St Peter’s Cathedral Waterfall Gully

Things to Do in SA

Adelaide Zoo – Adelaide, SA Cleland… Read the rest

Eating Out in Australia

Eating Out in Australia We have the normal Fast Food Places, MacDonald’s, Hungry Jack/Burger King, Subway, Red Rooster, Kentucky, Indian, Thai & Chinese Restaurants, etc. Pizza Places abound, and almost always special offers at about $5 or $6 for a… Read the rest