There are so many things to say about this amazing country and some may be considered trivial but they are part of our daily life here.
Here are some of my remarks.
1. Australians aren’t exactly known for cleaning their homes, they are obviously clean for what it concerns the hygiene but generally speaking they are quite messy but very good at cleaning out their garage.
Once or twice a year, walking down the street you may come across piles of stuff piled up on the sidewalk in front of private homes: mattresses, wardrobes, dressers, sofas, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chairs…pretty much anything. Every little or big thing that you no longer use, because it’s broken, or because you don’t like it anymore, gets piled up in front of the house. Sometimes the pile is so high that you can barely see the front door.
And what do Aussies do with all these things?
They stay there for a few days, so that whoever is interested can take what they like or need.
It is fully legal here and it is not considered littering as long as it’s by your front door or gate.
The pile remains there until the day the street cleaners come with trucks and shredders and take it all away.
The first time I saw this scene I was shocked, then, year after year, I have also learned to throw away this way my unwanted or broken things. And it is a useful thing: there are those who take them to repair them and give them a new life, those who take them because they like them, or because they can't afford them...those who take them are not judged, absolute freedom.

2. Australians don't really like cooking. They have huge kitchens, with huge ovens, but the only really useful object is the microwave. Australians spend a fortune on food to buy pre-cooked food and ready-made food or to order food for delivery on dedicated apps; they often queue endlessly at fast food restaurants but, although they often eat junk food, but they are loyal to the gym and most of them do practice sports.
Never before have I seen gyms spring up everywhere like in Australia. And above all, gyms open 24 hours a day.
It seems that everyone goes to the gym!

3. Every now and then along the road you may see trees painted blue, a bright blue, almost the color of the ocean. I saw one once and then another a few weeks later so I got curious and tried to google it and I talked about it with some Australian friends.
Unfortunately I have learned it is not a happy story: the blue trees started popping up in Western Australia as a sign to remember friends and family members who had lost their life due to depression or mental illness. The campaign called ‘Blue Tree Project’ was born after the death of a young boy, not only to remember him, but above all to raise awareness on the issue of mental illness.

4. If you are in the mood for a brunch you must know Australians take it very seriously.
It might be an American tradition but I think Australians have made it better.
The Australian brunch tradition of their beloved avocado on toast is spreading around the world, and for good reasons. The best brunch menus I have tried included a menu of veggie-filled treats, acai bowls and plates piled high with deliciousness (with avocado on everything, of course).
Aussies wash it all down with a flat white, a true Aussie specialty made with espresso, steamed milk and a rich layer of foam… it’s heaven in a cup.

5. Australia's sporting culture is woven into the way of life, and nothing will make you feel more connected to the local culture than singing along with thousands of Australians at an AFL (Australia Football League) game. These games are about so much more than the teams on the pitch: it's the camaraderie, the colourful kits, the match day entertainment and the feeling of being part of the team itself, not to mention the post-match celebrations in the pubs of course.

There is so much more to say about this country but this is it for now. Stay tuned!