Beyond the black stump - everything Australian
The link about has just about anything you want to know about Australia. This is great for those of you getting ready to study in Australia! Plus there is some fun stuff. Click here or the picture above.
Aussie Sports
Sport is an important part of Australian Culture. Below are some links to sports that are popular in Australia. If you know about these they will help you understand Australian's better. Sport is also an IELTS Topic
Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Government provides money and resources to encourage sport in Australia and supports the development of professional sports people with the Australian Sports Commission. Click here to find out more
Football in Australia
Australian's in the winter months love football and in Australia there are four codes (types) of football the links are below
Aussie Rules
Aussie rules is the National Sport of Australia and is unique to Australia Click here to find out more
Rugby Union
Rugby Union is very popular around the world especially in New Zealand and South Africa. In Australia is popular in New South and Queensland Click here to find out more.
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Rugby League
Rugby League is very popular in Queensland and New South Wales though games are play in the other states of Australia. Click here to find out more
Soccer
Australia also has soccer and has done well internationally. There is now a strong local competition in the A League. Click here for more.
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Summer sports
In Australia cricket and tennis are extremely popular. People love watching these sports and also playing them for themselves
Cricket
Cricket is a popular sport in Australia and many British Commonwealth Countries. Click here to find out more.
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Tennis
Tennis is very popular with men and women. The Australian Open in Melbourne is watched by people all over the work. Click here to find out more.
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Other team sports
In Australia Basketball is popular as is netball among women.
Basketball
Basketball is played by both men and women and there is a strong domestic competition. Click here to find out more.
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Netball
As of the 3rd April 2012 the website was not working - it will be updated soon
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