Mateship

Mateship is different from friendship. It means more than that. In Australia mateship is not just the expression of being one's friend, but being loyal to one's friend. You stick by your mates, no matter what. If they are in a bit of strife or under fire with criticism, you stick up for them. If your mate needs a helping hand, you give them that helping hand, and then enjoy a beer with 'em afterwards.

Aboriginal Flag

Designed by Harold Thomas in 1971, the Aboriginal Flag represents Aboriginal Australians as a symbol of their rich culture and history. The black represents the people on the land, and the dark skies of night. The red represents the land, and the ochre used in Aboriginal Art - and also the blood of Aboriginal Australians during fighting with early white settlers. The yellow circle represents the sun; the renewer of life.

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Great clip and I like your comments, but I'm biased. Preferred Coopers to VB when I drank. Glad K Bloody W was included. Some of the funniest scenes have been acted out by mates who really disagree about something and want to argue without offending each other. Never step in or they both go you. Just keep pumping the beer into them till they can't understand each other ( but will continue the arguing anyway)

but will continue the arguing anyway

I had met 2 Australians while being with my friends in Crete island,great guys and that's exactly the impression they gave me

fun-loving, laid-back, hard-*sses

Did I mention they were also handsome?

I agree with you on the handsome Aribeth. I found Aussies to be fun-loving, easygoing and excellent travel mates. The recent formal apology from the Australian Government to the Aboriginal People was so touching it had me in tears! Good people, good government. Thanks for the clip.