Crikey! I'm going on exchange to Brisbane! I'd like a comprehensive reading list of books about Australian history, politics, culture and nature that will tell me everything I need to know about Australia. Pass the Foster's! [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 43 answers

Can anyone reccomend good books, or documentaries, about Australia (history, culture, politics) written by people from outside Australia? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 11 answers

I love Velvet Garden and have been stalking LJ sales communities for bargains. Where else can I find cheap but good thrift/second hand shopping sites online? (Doesn't have to be clothes.) [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

What are some good (preferably experience-based) birthday gifts for a 21-year-old Australian programming geek who thinks he's Danish? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 12 answers

Please recommend your favorite Australian book(s) of the last five years. [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 13 answers

Can anybody suggest a cheap online bookstore for Australians? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2007 - 8 answers