Australia Day 2017


How I Realised I’m A Bogan, And Why You Probably Are Too
For decades it's been a derogatory term, but Australians are realising that being a bogan ain’t so bad.

People Are So Happy The Song "January 26" Is In The Hottest 100
"You can come and wave your flag, it don't mean a thing to me."

26 Quirky Things Aussies Are Weirdly Proud Of
Grab a Chiko and get involved.

This Singer Wore A "Change The D8" Choker At The Australian Of The Year Awards
"We need to talk more about how this country still celebrates genocide."

If You Really Give A Shit About Indigenous Australia, Shut Up And Listen
If you’re only thinking about Indigenous issues once a year, you’re not a true ally. If you really care, start thinking about the ground you walk on. Every day.

The Really Difficult Australian Landmark Quiz
How many can you place on the map?

The Australian Of The Year Is A Life-Saving Scientist You Should Know About
His research has been called the scientific equivalent of mankind landing on the moon.

29 Maps Of Australia That Will Kinda Blow Your Mind
"Whoa." - You, after reading this post.

18 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Australia Day Long Weekend
Call in sick on Friday. You know you want to.

These Photos Show Another Side Of One Of Australia's "Rough" Towns
Beyond the news headlines painting Wilcannia as an outback town rife with social issues, Justine Muller's photos give us a glimpse of this "kind community with a wicked sense of humour".

16 Photos Of Boat People Arriving In Australia, Then And Now
Australia is a nation of immigrants, but how has our perception of new arrivals changed?

We Asked Some Of Australia's Best Chefs For Their BBQ Tips
You know you wanna know what Donna Hay chucks on the barbie.

24 Australian Movies You Definitely Need To Watch
Grab a sausage sanga and enjoy these Aussie gems.

Make A Perfect Sausage Sizzle And We'll Reveal Which Iconic Aussie You Are
The truest form of personality test.

How A "Fuck You" To Australia Day Became An Ironic Anthem
"Fuck celebrating days made of misery."

What Is Privilege?
In the lead-up to Australia’s national day, as an increasing number of us reflect on the deeper meaning of "Australia Day" and what it has come to represent, we set out to interrogate how societal privilege plays out in Australian society.

I Have One Of Australia’s Most Common Surnames, But No-One Can Pronounce It
Nguyen is second only to Smith in the Melbourne White Pages, and the seventh most common family name in Australia. And yet people still struggle to pronounce it correctly.

Aussies In London, Here's What To Do On Australia Day
Because somehow your patriotism gets stronger the further you are from home.

This Is What Australia Day Means To 23 Different People
"Our national day does not unite people. It divides."

23 Australia Day Events That Don't Just Involve Drinking In A Pool
Put down that stubby and get outside.

This Muslim Designer's Australia Day Campaign Celebrates Diversity
"It's not how we are different but how we are alike."