Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith also known by his nickname, Smithy, was a well-known early Australian aviator.
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Aussie Kids on Surf Life Saving
Posted in Aussie Things by Neroli Gilmour on May 13th, 2009 We live in a special and unique place called Australia. But what makes us so special? Why not check out this unique episode on Surf Life Saving? Remember don’t forget to check out the other Aussie Kids Aussie Things podcasts on what makes us so unique and special.
A number of podcasts within the Aussie Kids series have been created with all levels of academic students participating with tremendous success. It is a credit to all these students, well done.
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Posted in Aussie Things by Neroli Gilmour on May 13th, 2009 Hervey Bay, that is where we live. The beautiful Fraser Coast on the East Coast of Queensland, Australia where the whales visit each year. Why not check out our podcast on what makes us unique and so special.
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Betty Cuthbert is known as “The Golden Girl”. She has won four Olympic gold medals for Australia. After this podcast why not complete some further research about this famous Aussie.
Phar Lap
Phar Lap is arguably on of Australia’s greatest racehorses. Why not make up your own mind with this podcast episode.
Aussie Language
Can you speak English? Aussies do, but do you really understand what they are saying? In this episode we will be looking at some of the more unique Aussie language that we use in our daily lives.
Why not hang around and listen to some Aussie Lingo. You never know, you may be able to spruike some words real soon?
Why not check out these sites:
Aussie Dictionary (please remember that Aussies do use some “colourful” language) Aussie Slang Amazing Australia Aussie-info.com
Song used :
“Down Under” (c) 1982 C. Hay and R. Strykert Available on album “Business as Usual” by Australian band Men at Work.
Check out the lyrics to the song within this podcast.
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Aussie Animals
Australia is unique in many ways. One such way is our animals. Within this episode we will be talking about some of our special Aussie animals.
Why not check out these links for further information on Aussie Animals:
The Kangaroo Industry - Did you know we are the only Nation that eats their national emblem?
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We have many famous and infamous Aussie people in our history. Within this episode we will be talking about some of our more famous, but perhaps not so well know Aussie people.
Ned Kelly - the Iron Outlaw Bail Up The Story Of
Dawn Fraser - Aussie Women ABC Kids
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Aussie Kids - answering your questions.
Within this episode we will be answering one of the key questions posted from our Epal classroom in the US. How long does an Aussie Kid go to school during a typical year? We will be discussing some of the key school holidays enjoyed by an Aussie Kid and listen to some Aussie music. Don’t forget to leave us a comment, it’s so easy!!
So sit back and enjoy our show from the Aussie Kids PodcastRoom.
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For more Aussie Info. go to
Australia the land Down Under. About Australia Australian Money Teacher Lesson Plans
Thanks must go to John Williamson for the following :
“Christmas Photo” (c) Emusic Pty. Ltd. Written and recorded by John Williamson available on “JW’s Family Album” Why not check out John Williamson’s site for more great Aussie music.
CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST HERE : EPISODE ONE
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