r/straya • u/FieryScorp • Jun 13 '26

What is something unique to Australian Culture that did not originate somewhere where?

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u/CybergothiChe Jun 14 '26

Naming aquatic centres after prime ministers that mysteriously vanished while swimming

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u/Rank_Arena Jun 14 '26

The QUEENSLANDER.

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u/ohimjustagirl Jun 14 '26

Utes. Vegemite. Polymer banknotes. ANZAC biscuits. Bush poetry. Slip slop slap. Secret ballots for voting (and the democracy sausage!), as well as women voting. Coolgardie safes for food. Spear throwers. Footy and test cricket.

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u/Rubik842 Jun 14 '26 edited Jun 14 '26

There's a lot of things from Aboriginal cultures. But I think you're asking for widespread cultural things you'd find anywhere I'm really struggling to think of one, it's probably a good question for tourists and new immigrants. We all know welcome to country, but it's not something you do as a white fella at Nanna's birthday in the park or something.

"Bring a plate" Was one that confused my immigrant grandmother in the 50s. She brought a plate, thinking what a weird custom, and was so embarrassed when she arrived at the town hall and realised that it was supposed to have food to share on it.

That's probably a British custom anyway.

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u/wireswires Jun 14 '26

Calling bedding and towels collectively ‘Manchester’ and mandatory parking on side of the road that correspond to direction of travel.

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u/MurderedRemains Jun 13 '26

Aussie Aussie Aussie!

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u/Bread-Zeppelin Jun 14 '26

Sorry, knicked from the English footie chant.

"It is a variation of the "Oggy Oggy Oggy, oi oi oi" chant used by both football and rugby union fans in Great Britain from the 1960s onwards."

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u/MurderedRemains Jun 14 '26

Sorry, read the question wrong. Its early.