Nostalgia / Yesterday's Australia

Remembering an Australia before soy lattes, avo on toast, and political correctness.
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James Gutierrez
Sunday Classics 06.07.25
Sunday Classics 06.07.25 Hey members! We’re back with another Sunday Classic, and this one’s pure sunbeam energy! ☀️🕺 This week’s pick is ‘Walking on Sunshine’ by Katrina and the Waves, thanks to member @ROD 53! Released in 1983 and re-released in 1985, this upbeat anthem is all about joy, confidence, and that invincible feeling when...
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Danielle G.
Bumper Strap
Bumper Strap Who else had this strapped on the back of their cars? For many, it’s used to stop static electricity on the road, while others claimed it could stop car sickness. Whatever use it had, the real question is 'Did it work?'. Share your stories in our forum. Image source: Australia Remember When / Facebook
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Newton's Cradle
Newton's Cradle Remember Newton’s Cradle as a classic desk toy and physics class apparatus? One social media user still has one and remembers learning about momentum and energy transfer… while others were too busy tangling the strings! Did you have one of these? Share your memories with us! Credit: Andrew Watson / Memory Lane - Growing up...
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poppy seed loaf
poppy seed loaf In primary school, I used to go to the tuck shop across the road from the school and order my lunch. Always the same thing. For twopence, I always ordered half a poppyseed loaf with tomato filling. When I picked it up at lunch time, I would squash it down hard and the tomato would soak into the bread and I would savor every...
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Danielle F.
Weetbix Snacks
Weetbix Snacks Weetbix is a certified Aussie classic, but it can be enjoyed in various ways. Some Aussies pair it with butter and Vegemite, how about you? What other childhood snacks do you indulge in to this day? Share your childhood memories with us in the comments section! Source: Memory Lane - Growing Up in Australia / Facebook
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Danielle G.
Foam Glider Planes
Foam Glider Planes Did you used to fly these toy planes? Many spent hours building their own special gliders, before testing it out on the open wind. Some had extra modifications, while others had a simple design. Did yours have cool wings? Share those fun gliding memories here. Image source: Australian Nostalgia / Reddit
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James Gutierrez
Vintage bike
Vintage bike There was a time when a bike was all you needed. No helmet, no phone, just two wheels and a head full of dreams. Most of us rode hand-me-down bikes with bald tyres and squeaky brakes, but they took us everywhere—from the milk bar to the coastline and back again. And somehow, our parents were fine with it. Can you believe that...
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Jitterbug
Jitterbug Sorry to bug you… but do you remember the jitterbug? 🐞 You’d hand it to someone, and then it jiggles! That little creepy-crawly would wobble to life and give them a fright (or laugh). A simple trick, but it worked every time! Did you ever get someone with one of these? Or fall for it yourself? Tell us your stories here! Credit...
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The lingy.
The lingy. Had to make our own bikes in my day, out of bits scavenged from around the hood, mine was a 28 inch fixed wheel, no brakes. Racing down Northern av, Bardon. No way to turn ,so straight over the edge, into bushes of Lantana, wasps nests. Was not a good ending. That was 68 years ago, still here, somehow. The Lingy.
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James Gutierrez
Sunday Classics 29.06.25
Sunday Classics 29.06.25 Hey members! We’re back with another Sunday Classic, and this one’s a full-blown anthem of power, passion, and pipes! 🎤🔥 This week’s pick is ‘You’re The Voice’ by John Farnham, suggested to us by member @Crestwood 96! Released in 1986, this soaring hit became an instant classic in Australia and has inspired...
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Danielle G.
Rubber Doormat
Rubber Doormat Recall those years when almost every home had this in their doorway? These mats were built to last and some still have them to this day. What else do these indestructible mats remind you of? Share all those fun memories in our forum. Image source: Australian Nostalgia / Reddit
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The Good Ol’ Wagon Wheel
The Good Ol’ Wagon Wheel Remember when every house had a big old wagon wheel in the front yard or by the porch? It didn’t matter if you lived nowhere near a farm—it was the ultimate symbol of ‘Aussie charm’. Seeing one now brings back memories of neat lawns and terracotta pots. Do you still see wagon wheels in certain places? Share them with...
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Neopolitan Ice Cream Wafers
Neopolitan Ice Cream Wafers Now this was a real treat! For some, this was the reward for being good all week: a special Sunday night dessert in the early ‘60s. Neapolitan ice cream squished between two wafers—simple, sweet, and unforgettable. Did you enjoy these too? Which flavour did you eat first? Share your dessert memories below...
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Copperart
Copperart Does anyone recall Copperart? It was a household name in the ’80s and ’90s, with TV ads you couldn’t miss and bargains that filled Aussie homes with everything—from brass vases to those iconic touch lamps with the glass panels. Whether it was a Dust Buster that’s still going strong, battle axes on the bedroom wall, or a gift for Mum...
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James Gutierrez
Australian Made Week
Australian Made Week Do you remember walking into New World or Coles during Australian Made Week back in ’67? The shelves were full, prices were low, and Aussie-made products were proudly on display. It’s hard to believe how affordable everything was! Image source: David Lillicot / Facebook What did your grocery list look like back then...
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copperart
copperart i have a lovely brass table with a glass top. i will never get rid of.
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Becoming a Better Driver by Accident!
⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Doctor Alan. Accidents, by definition (an unintended event that causes damage, injury, or harm), occur ‘out of the blue’, and nobody is immune from them. Road...
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Playground 1960s Style
Playground 1960s Style Who remembers playing on some of these fun playground equipment back in the day?
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What would I Pick!!!!
What would I Pick!!!! I will take the 1967 Ford Falcon Deluxe Offered in the raffle bottom corner of the page - value today $20k-$70k range............
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James Gutierrez
Sunday Classics 22.06.2025
Sunday Classics 22.06.2025 Hey members! It’s Sunday Classic time again, and this week we’re slowing things down with a heart-wrencher that still gives us chills. 💔🎶 Our pick is ‘Crying’ by Roy Orbison—suggested by member @novezar! Released in 1961, this emotional powerhouse put Orbison’s incredible vocal range on full display and quickly...
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Rosebud Shopping Centre
Rosebud Shopping Centre Look at this beautifully coloured photo from 1964! Shopping really was a different world back then, just two years before decimal currency arrived. Do you remember camp pie? Some called it a pink mystery meat, others loved it in sandwiches with a splash of tomato sauce! Did you shop at places like this? Source...
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Goggo Dart
Goggo Dart Remember the Goggo Dart? That sleek little fibreglass car you’d spot zipping around in the '60s. One social media user even recalled seeing one in Riverwood—it was like a life-sized toy! Did you ever see one on the road? Or did you own one? Share your stories here! Credit: Col Johnston / Memory Lane - Growing Up In Australia...
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Bi-Lo Supermarkets
Bi-Lo Supermarkets Who remembers Bi-Lo? That familiar yellow and red sign, the no-fuss aisles, and the trusty ‘Why Pay More!’ slogan made it a staple for so many Aussie families. Whether it was part of the weekly shop or a quick dash in for dinner essentials, Bi-Lo always felt like the budget-friendly neighbour you could rely on. First...
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English Language – A Dinosaur’s View
⭐ Want more articles like this? Becoming an SDC Rewards Member is the best way to show your support. ⭐ Note from the Editor: This article was kindly written for the SDC by member @Doctor Alan. I did rather well in English when I was at primary school. I don’t set a lot of store in it, except that it probably coloured my views of ‘correct’...
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Library Card
Library Card Who’s had their names written in countless library cards? This little record was our key to endless adventures with books, journals, magazines, and more. It was such a joy looking at the names of other borrowers and recognising someone you know. 🤩 What library memories can you recall? Share them in the forum. Image source...
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