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Australian Slang - Words which are part of local English in Australia

Today I got some time free so let us use it for something useful. Australian slang is something very free, people who speak British English they might find it a bit odd but once you mater it, its gold J. I will not get into too many words that gets used here in Australia only as part of local slang but I will try to put together a few which I mostly come across. Few I learnt hard way J First word that comes to my mind is MATE (spoken as mite or might), mostly used with “Gidday mate” (Good day mate) OZ – Australia (Pronounced as Ouztaralia) Ta – Thank you Slab – Box of beer (usually 24 bottles or cans). Bugger – Damn Ciggie – Cigarette Smoko – Cigarette Chook – Chicken Arvo – Afternoon Bludger (or dole bludger) – A very lazy person who do not go for work. Goon bag – Bag of wine (actually bag is inside a box ) Undies – Underwear Buzz – Phone call (I think I heard in other countries too) Tassie – Tasmania (mostly used while referencing people/things from Tasmania) Aggr...

What is allowed or not allowed in the plane luggage to AUS?

I saw many people have concerns while flying to Australia. They do not know that what could they carry in their on board hand baggage and what could they pack in the check-in luggage? Most of the details are provided at CASA's web site. http://www.casa.gov.au/

Few tips for people who are visiting Melbourne

(I am extracting it from a thread i have started on orkut) Being student I went though many ups and dows few years back. here are few tips for you 1. Finding Accomondation ? Answer: a) Best website - http://www.realestate.com.au/ b) Uni - Notice board (most of the uni's has it) usually near to student council offices. 2. Transportation ? Answer: Major areas of Melbourne are divided in two zones. Best part I like is that you do not need to buy diffrent tickets for Bus, Tram and Train. Same ticket works for you everywhere in public transport. International students please remamber that there is no concession tickets for you. More info can be found at http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ You even have a online trip planner. 3. Job Search ? What kind of jobs are in demand? Answer: Best two sites are a) http://www.seek.com.au/ b) http://www.mycareer.com.au/ You can even search for voluntery work on other sites. 4. Weather & Clothing (Belive me its must melbourne has three weathers ...