On Australia Day we celebrate all things Aussie, but do you know the reason behind why we don green and gold or why Lamingtons are classic Australian treats? No? Then read on to learn a little about some of our Aussie traditions and sharpen your Aussie slang words.
It's true, Australian's have turned 'stale cake' into a national symbol with the 'Lamington'! Essentially sponge cake dipped in a chocolate sauce and covered with coconut shards, it is theorised that the lamington was the invention of Lord Lamington, Governor of Queensland from 1896 to 1901, to use-up stale cake. With no refrigeration at the time, Lord Lamington must have enjoyed many a coconut covered treat with his cup of tea.
Whilst green and gold are not colours found in the Australian flag, they have long been associated with Australian national sporting team uniforms, the first being the Australian cricket team in 1899. It wasn't until 1984 that Governor-General of Australia, Sir Ninian Stephen officially established them as national colours of Australia and they continue to this day to be embraced by our national sporting teams.
Gold represent the Australian national flower the golden wattle (Acacia pycanantha), featured on the Coat of arms of Australia.
No one does 'slang' better than a Aussie. We have perfected the art of taking a perfectly normal phrase and turning it into something that sounds entirely different! Here's 20 Aussie slang phrases or words for you to test out:
It’s time to zinc up, slap on those thongs and pull out your green and gold or red, white and blue to mark 2021 Australia Day in the Moreton Bay Region.
26th January • Eat & Drink
Join in the celebrations at the gorgeous Suttons Beach in Redcliffe for an easy-going, Aussie time. Australia Day in Redcliffe is free to attend and one the whole family can enjoy. …
26th January • Eat & Drink
Join in the celebrations at the gorgeous Brennan Park, Bribie Island for an easy-going, Aussie time. Australia Day on Bribie Island is free to attend and one the whole family can enjoy. …
Play by the seaside, enjoy some true blue Aussie snacks and have a fair dinkum time this Australia Day in the Moreton Bay Region.…
26th January • Eat & Drink
Join in the celebrations at the gorgeous Suttons Beach in Redcliffe for an easy-going, Aussie time. Australia Day in Redcliffe is free to attend and one the whole family can enjoy. …
26th January • Eat & Drink
Join in the celebrations at the gorgeous Brennan Park, Bribie Island for an easy-going, Aussie time. Australia Day on Bribie Island is free to attend and one the whole family can enjoy. …
Play by the seaside, enjoy some true blue Aussie snacks and have a fair dinkum time this Australia Day in the Moreton Bay Region.…
This attraction under construction at Redcliffe is expected to draw people from across the region, Brisbane and beyond when it opens later this year. It’s mini golf, but not as you know it.…
North Lakes Hotel is relaunching its dining offering with the Boardwalk Café opening on October 30. We take a sneak peek at the menu…