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	Michelle R. Mangio BellaOnline's Australia Editor

ANZAC Day
On 25 April, Australia honours the ANZAC´s. We honour their spirit, and their courage. Lest we Forget.

Australia Day
26 January is Australia Day, commemorating the day the first settlers arrived. It is also a day of celebrating what it means to be Australian.

Australia Wins Traveler's Choice Award
Fourteen Australia Destinations have scooped up TripAdvisor.com 2008 Traveler's Choice Awards - all the more reason why you should see what your fellow traveler's are raving about!

Australia's favourite food
Vegemite typifies Australia like no other food. Its popularity is exemplified by the 22.7 million jars of Vegemite sold every year. Australia´s fascination with Vegemite is hard to understand especially given the strong and somewhat pungent taste of Vegemite.

Australia´s Harsh Climate

Australian Slang A to C
Australian English is a unique language, with a lot of slang and vernacular. Arm yourself with some commonly used words and phrases and learn to speak like an Aussie, or at least understand one. Includes Aussie Slang from A to C.

Australian Slang D to I
Though the official language of Australia is English, Australian are equally notorious for their use of slang. Australian slang, like all slang, is constantly evolving and changing. While the list below includes a lot of common slang, it is by no means complete. Continued from last week's article:

Australian Slang Explained

Australian Slang J to M
Though the official language of Australia is English, Australian are equally notorious for their use of slang. Australian slang, like all slang, is constantly evolving and changing. While the list below includes a lot of common slang, it is by no means complete. Continued from last week's article,

Australian Slang N to R
Though the official language of Australia is English, Australian are equally notorious for their use of slang. Australian slang, like all slang, is constantly evolving and changing. While the list below includes a lot of common slang, it is by no means complete. Continued from last week's article,

Australian Slang S to Z
Though the official language of Australia is English, Australian are equally notorious for their use of slang. Australian slang, like all slang, is constantly evolving and changing. While the list below includes a lot of common slang, it is by no means complete. Continued from last week's article,

Halloween & Guy Fawkes Day in Australia
While it doesn't have the same prominence as in the US, Halloween is becoming a more popular holiday in Australia. In some areas, it is celebrated on Guy Fawkes Day (or Bonfire Night) on November 5th.

Icons of Australia
All of Australia´s icons, from Kangaroos, Vegemite to Waltzing Matilda.

Multiculturalism

Music Review of Sandrine
Review of the North American debut album, Dark Fades Into The Light, of Australian singer-songwriter, Sandrine.

Pavlova, a favorite Aussie Dessert
Add a new dish to your Christmas traditions: Pavlova, an Australian dessert

Quick Guide to Opals
Australia is famous for its opal gemstones. Here is a quick guide to Opals.

Review of Australia movie
Review of Baz Luhrmann's film Australia - starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.

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Steve Irwin Day - November 15
November 15 is Stever Irwin Day in Australia, a day to remember the famous crocodile hunter.

The Great Aussie Barbie
The Australian Barbeque is a very popular pastime for Australians. It is a great social event that is held to celebrate almost every occassion.

When to Visit Australia?
You've decided to visit Australia... but when should you go?

Wine Regions of Australia
Australia has many great wine regions, with cellars and vineyards offering wine-tasting, vineyard tours, and gourmet dinners. Here's an overview of the top wine regions of Australia.

Working with a Premier Aussie Specialist
Planning your first trip to Australia can seem like a daunting task - how to see it all, and get the most for your money? That's where a Premier Aussie Specialist comes in. As experts in planning travel to Australia, they will help you create a true vacation experience.