On another thread there is an interesting discussion about slang and Aussie poems.
On a different note I wonder which songs stir your memories, or patriotism.
I am an Australian Pom (ex Air Force even) and while I am all for Australia now, a couple of things stir my English soul.
For instance, at the cricket Test matches when they sing Jerusalem - it really is stirring, and at Wembley stadium for the football final it is Abide with me - which has the whole country on it's feet.
They have used the same songs for ever and they have become ingrained in the culture.
In Australia I react well to I Still Call Australia Home, and they used to use Tina Turner's Simply the Best for the rugby final. I wish they would keep up the continuity and become Australiana.
What are your thoughts folks?