Category Archives: Australia

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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