In today’s article, we’ll be discussing all about the Australian of the Year Awards. Read on below to get a bit more of an insight as to what it takes to be an awardee and the process behind choosing one. What is the Australian of the Year Awards? The Australian Read more…
We are PHLtheBeat Hi, I’m Iselle representing the rest of the PHLtheBeat crew. I’m currently working full-time. But I also manage a dance group and I’m active in local and community events. Let me tell you about our group. PHLtheBeat is a dance crew comprised of young immigrants from the Read more…
Misunderstandings are a natural part of any relationship. But for Filipino Australian couples (or the likes), either side’s cultural differences can make these misunderstandings a bit worse. As a Filipina who’s been married to an Aussie bloke for about 5 years now, I’d say that one of the best solutions Read more…
Birthday celebrations in Australia are mostly like how birthdays are portrayed in western movies. We have all the usual elements of birthday celebrations such as the birthday cake, blowing of the candles and singing the ‘Happy Birthday song’. But of course, we also have birthday traditions that are uniquely Australian. Read more…
For the past 100+ years, Australia (and New Zealand) has been observing ANZAC day yearly on April 25. Commemorative services are held and people throughout Australia practice several ANZAC day traditions. In this article we would be focusing on one of its symbols, Anzac biscuits. What are Anzac biscuits? One Read more…
Australia is a popular destination among immigrants for a number of reasons. On top of that list is the fact that it’s a melting pot of cultures. Australia, as we know it now, is a country that has in part been shaped by the migration of people from all over Read more…
Time does fly by so fast. Can you believe it? It was Christmas last week! Every family has their own Christmas traditions but, are you curious about what an Australian Chrissie (Australian slang for Christmas) is like? If yes, then this post is for you. For those of you who Read more…