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Category Archives: Australia
Aussie Rap Star Iggy Azalea
Barry emails: Have you heard about Australia’s latest pop sensation – a blonde female rapper called Iggy Azalea. Apparently she was born and raised in a tiny NSW town called Mullumbimby and at the age tender of 15 she decided … Continue reading
Relies Are Beaut, Mate
I don’t have any relies (relatives) in America, not close ones anyway, but I have relies all over Queensland and it’s beaut, mate. I don’t often run into people in America who look like me and think like me and … Continue reading
What Do Doctor Visits Say About A Population?
I see a doctor about once every five years. So I was shocked to hear over coffee today that Australians visit a doctor an average of 11 times a year. When I Googled the matter, I found out the number … Continue reading
Schoolies Down Under
When you graduate from high school in Australia and your family has some money, you’ll typically go to a resort such as Surfers Paradise and party for a week. It’s called “Schoolies.” I don’t remember this sort of thing 30 … Continue reading
Using Aboriginee Status To Get Ahead In Australia
If you’ve got a drop of Aboriginee blood in you, you are allowed to claim yourself as an Aboriginee and get lots of government benefits and social status points in Australia. I’m hoping to get hired as the multi-cultural officer … Continue reading
Racism Down Under
I haven’t heard any Australian say anything racist in my week here. What happened to the country I knew and love? People are much more circumspect in their speech today than when I was growing up here. Everyone I meet … Continue reading
Halloween Is Close To Australia’s Most Popular Holiday
When I lived in Tannum Sands 30 years ago, nobody celebrated Halloween. Now it is as celebrated in this part of Central Queensland as Christmas. Kids dress up in costumes and go around trick or treating. They’ll sometimes throw eggs, … Continue reading
Muslims In Gladstone, QLD
I drove into Gladstone this morning (it is 20 minutes drive from Tannum Sands in Central Queensland) and met friends for coffee on Gondoon Street. I saw a Muslim woman walk by, completely covered except for her face. They’re not … Continue reading
Seattle Gets Nation’s Highest Minimum Wage – $15
The minimum wage for adults in Australia is $16.37. For kids the minimum wage is about $15. For most Australian workers, their wage is set by the government. It’s called an award wage. Employers are allowed to pay more but … Continue reading
Topless Bathing Disappearing In Australia
Topless bathing was common on Australian beaches when I lived here 30 years ago but it has diminished, perhaps thanks to Asian and Muslim immigrants. I used to see some lovely sights just off the main Tannum beach, sheilas just … Continue reading