Since World War II, Australia has endured many ups and downs. From relative prosperity in the wool industry to political turmoil and social change.
Australian culture is diverse and fascinating, drawing influence from British, Celtic, and American traditions. Aussies love their sport – filling pubs for rugby and Australian rules football games while enjoying golden beaches as a popular recreational pursuit.
Beach culture
Australia’s beach culture provides an unforgettable combination of outdoor adventures and laid-back lifestyle. Whether surfing the waves on your surfboard, enjoying beachside BBQs with friends, or simply basking in the sunshine; Australia’s spectacular coastal landscape will leave lasting memories for you to treasure.
Australians are known for their egalitarian values and view the beach as a democratic space where social hierarchies dissolve. Australians therefore value and are fiercely protective of their beaches as places that offer unparalleled experiences for everyone to enjoy.
At Australian beaches, a day at the beach is an iconic experience that should also include “taking three for the sea.” By collecting and disposing of ocean plastic waste, individuals can help prevent harm to whales, dolphins, turtles and other marine life. Thanks to improved public transport access and reduced working hours allowing more people to access our beaches more readily than ever – reflecting this diversity through activities enjoyed from beach cricket to casual volleyball games between friends.
Vegemite
Vegemite is a dark-brown spread made of yeast extract and vegetables, known for its umami flavor and used to spread onto toast or stir into recipes. While some people find its distinctive taste off-putting, others love it! Vegemite can now be found throughout the United States including Amazon and World Market online retailers; international markets and specialty stores that stock Australian foods also carry it.
The spread is created from leftover brewer’s yeast extract and contains salt, vegetable extracts and malt extract from barley malt. It provides essential B-vitamin intake that helps sustain brain function while simultaneously decreasing fatigue, anxiety and heart disease risk factors.
Vegemite is an Australian spread that’s similar to Marmite in its popularity among British consumers. Invented in 1922 by Fred Walker of Melbourne’s Fred Walker Cheese Company and named Vegemite following a national competition for new spreads, its creation dates back over 95 years ago.
Golden Gaytime
Golden Gaytime, one of Australia’s beloved desserts, features toffee and vanilla ice creams with chocolate coating, covered by crunchy vanilla biscuit “crumbs.” Streets’ new Salty Golden Gaytime adds an unconventional savoury light sprinkle of salt for something different that we know Australians will adore! Also new varieties such as Pauls Golden Gaytime Toffee Custard or Pink Rainbow Mooberry Custards.
Streets introduced Gaytime Ice Cream in 1959 as Cookie Crumble in New Zealand, becoming a favorite snack and even inspiring its own song. Starting in 2022, Streets started selling a plant-based version suitable for vegans as well as teaming up with other companies to release Golden Gaytime Krispy Kreme donuts, Coco Pops cereal and baking mixes featuring this flavor – as well as Golden Gaytime Krispy Kreme donuts, mousses and brownies!
Witchetty grub
Witchetty grub is one of the most beloved Australian bush foods, beloved among travelers visiting our shores. Although not the only wild food on offer here, its popularity and flavor make it hard to rival it!
Witchetty bush roots in Central Australia provide Indigenous Australians living in desert regions with essential protein and fat-rich nourishment, essential for maintaining energy levels in harsh environments.
Grubs are larvae from various moth species, most frequently Cossid Moth (Endoxyla leucomochla). For thousands of years they have been an important component of Australian aboriginal diets in arid areas; with optimal harvest periods being November to January. Grubs can either be consumed raw and alive or lightly roasted over fire embers until their taste resembles scrambled eggs and popcorn.
