Australia Day, 26th Jan, is celebrated each year on the anniversary of the first fleet from Britain landing in Sydney Cove. On our official national day Aussies celebrate with pride, usually having a barbie with mates, getting outdoors for a bit of backyard cricket and whenever possible hitting the water for a swim (whether it’s…
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Incredible Bird Calls
In my current manuscript I make a reference to the call of a kookaburra. I assumed (incorrectly as it turns out) the kookaburra would be one of our Aussie animals that everyone knew, like kangaroos or koalas – because of its call. Uh uh. It’s a shame, because we have so many unique bird calls…
Australia Day
Today is the official National Day of Australia. Time to celebrate all the awesomeness that is Australia. I’m proud to be an Aussie. Save Save
Food confusion
I read a news article recently on how Burger King came to be called Hungry Jacks in Australia (the only place in the world where it is found by a different name) – apparently the name had already been taken by a fast-food outlet in Australia (an American ex-pat trademarked the name here because Burger…
Aussie Slang
I love Aussie slang. I think it shows who we are, our culture and gives us individuality. A personal peeve is the way Australian’s are giving up our own language for an international (American) based one. Grrrrr. It’s probably no surprise my setting is the hook for my cozy. My characters are true blue Aussies. But…