Some of you may have noticed a new addition to the navigation on the left. This is Blingy Bill who’s the mascot for the Gum Leaf Mafia (Thank you Violet, he’s lovely!), a family of Australian and New Zealand (nail polish – among other things) bloggers. The majority of polish blogs, I’ve noticed are based in the US or other countries and I found it really comforting to stumble upon other southern hemisphere-ers.

And while I am talking about things Australian, I would just like to share my love of good Aussie TV and what I’ve been watching lately – John Safran’s  Race Relations. Not only is it interesting, but it is absolutely FFFFilarious! If you haven’t already watched it, there are a few videos posted online here.

While I love watching TV in general, I have to say that I particularly enjoy Australian TV (like Packed to the Rafters, Satisfaction, Rush, Underbelly), especially stuff that airs on the ABC like Spicks and Specks; The Gruen Transfer; Enough Rope; Hungry Beast and of course, Triple J. Woo!

And while I am touching upon Australian radio, let’s talk music. Here are a few acts that I am proud have come from our great southern land:

Of course there are more but I can’t really think of them off the top of my head.

So how about some good films?


Candy (2006, Heath Ledger, Abbie Cornish)


Romper Stomper (1992, Russell Crowe)


The Rage in Placid Lake (2003, Ben Lee, Rose Byrne)


Chopper (2000, Eric Bana)


Looking for Alibrandi (2000, Pia Miranda, Kick Gurry)

Just a few of many awesome films. We have such great talent down here, I’m so proud!