I know who Brendan Nelson is. He was the Leader of the Opposition before Malcolm Turnbull got the job. I don't know what happened there--why Turnbull took Nelson's place. I also don't know whether or not Nelson is still a Member of Parliament. The first time I heard of Nelson was on Sorry Day. When he spoke, some of the Indigenous Australians protested in some way. I think they turned Read Full Story

Doug Anthony.Who are you?He's probably connected to the previous few people on the list. So, I'm going to guess he has a political background.I don't think he's a Prime Minister. But I'll be ashamed if I'm wrong.Well, good. He wasn't a Prime Minister. But he was a Deputy Prime Minister. He had that job under McMahon and Fraser.Anyway, let's go to the beginning.Baby John Douglas Anthony Read Full Story

I've decided to make a post about my favorite Australian books. I think I actually planned to do this before, but I didn't. I don't know why.Anyway, here's my list of my books on Shelfari that I've rated 4 or 5 stars:1. In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson--Well, it's not written BY an Australian. But it's about Australia. 2. So Much To Tell You by John Marsden--beautiful young adult book Read Full Story

I don't know who Paul Hasluck is. I think MAYBE I saw his name yesterday when researching John Curtin. Perhaps there's some connection?Well, Lord Wiki says he was a Governor-General.He had the job from 1969-1974. I probably also saw his name when reading the book by Gough Whitlam. Hasluck was the Governor-General before the infamous John Kerr.Hasluck was Governor-General when I was Read Full Story

John Curtin was a Prime Minister. He was the Prime Minister of Australia during World War II. I'm pretty sure he was part of the Labor Party. That's about all I know. Well, I also know that he vetoed the idea of Jewish refugees coming to settle in the Kimberley. But I don't know much about his decision. I'm eager to learn more.Lord Wiki says that baby John was born 8 January 1885 in Read Full Story

Billy Hughes is a Prime Minister. At least I think he is. I don't know if he's Liberal or Labor. Maybe Liberal. Yeah. I'm leaning towards Liberal.I THINK he may have been the head dude during the 1920's. My crystal ball is telling me that. No, I'm joking. I read a book about Australia during that time period. I don't remember much of the book, but I vaguely remember them Read Full Story

This post might end up being horrible because I feel like crap right now.And yeah. This is where some of you think, Relax. ALL your posts are horrible. What will make this one any different?Well, if I can get by without confusing Austria and Australia, I'll feel I did okay.Michael Jeffery is a Governor-General. Well, he WAS Governor-General. He's not that anymore.No, I didn't already know Read Full Story

It's another soap opera person.I'm having fun with these, but will probably be ready to say good-bye in a few days. I have a mystery name tomorrow. Then after that is a Prime Minister.Bridie Carter was on McLeod's Daughters. She played Tess McLeod. Tess was a city girl who returned to her father's farm after he died.I remember reading that she was also on Dancing with the Stars. Or Read Full Story

Abi Tucker is a singer and actress.I know she was on McLeod's Daughters. But she wasn't on the episodes we saw.I've seen a video of her on another soap opera type show. She's doing karaoke....singing Paul Kelly's "To Her Door." I don't think the video is available on YouTube anymore. I just looked. While I was there, I saw the TV show Tucker was on. It's Heartbreak High. Was she on Read Full Story

This post might be awful. I'm in a blah mood. I'm not feeling well, and I'm slightly depressed.The good news is... I know who Jason Donovan is. Well, I don't know much. I know he's from an Aussie soap opera...probably Neighbours. I'm pretty sure he was Joseph in the London performance of Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat. Although perhaps I'm confusing with him with another Donovan.The Read Full Story