Grant

Grant's Journal Reflections MY FIRST RESPONSE TO "__**HOW IS AUSTRALIA GLOBALLY CONNECTED"**__

In my first opinion we are extremely globally connected.

One example is you always here, read and see things about other countries and their wars, invention and so on. These stories are always on our lips as in they can always start a long conversation with someone.

A second example is "OUR ENORMOUS SPORTING MEDIA". We are recognised and respected for our spirit, love, competitivness and way of our all sporting events. Australian sports attract thousands of tourists here every year. Australia is one of the most hyped and anticipated countries of all the world.

Most countries are very interested and fasinated in our different cultures and ways of life.

Anothere example is our internet and phones. these days we have the power and resources to keep in touch and communicate with others all around the world =

My first article is about the latest deaths of our troops in Afganistan. To begin Lance Corporal Luke Gavin 29, Captain Bryce Duffy 26 and Corporal Ashley Birt 22 were gunned down by a so called allie Afganie man a couple of weeks ago while on duty in Afganistan. These heroes were risking there lives each and every day they were over there to help and protect those helpless citizens. this is an example because we are constantley monitoring with other countries their behaviours and actions. We are Globally connected as we have the materials and resources to send our own 'brothers and sisters' to another country for its good.

My second article is about australian beaches It says 'world salutes Aussie Surf'. this is an example that we are globally connected by professional riders, photographers, enthusiousts and managers all paying money and giving up time to witness and experience our beaches and tides. On the news you will most often here about surfing competitions being played in Australia or various other countries. Also the world Number rider Kelly Salter is always in the news and if in Australia complimenting our nature, our people and most inportant to him our beaches.

//Thank you for all your efforts so far Grant - you have some very reflective responses here. You are missing responses for tourism, sport and social communication though - I look forward to reading what you write. (Don't forget to proof read your work as I have spotted a few mistakes which is very unlike you!) From Miss Seymour//

Response on "HOW IS AUSTRALIA GLOBALLY CONNECTED THROUGH SPORT?”

Australia is globally connected through sport in a number of ways


 * 1. NRL - All games and competitions draw thousands of tourists every year. As you may know the Rugby League four nations is currently being played in England where there are many loyal and humble fans of each country. The countries participating are AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, WALES and of course the home team ENGLAND.


 * 2. CRICKET - As most who are interested in cricket know the Australians are in South Africa at the moment playing against the home team led by captain Michael Clarke. This event is intensely played and watched by the South Africans. Another event you may know of is the KFC Twenty/20 Big Bash here in Australia. Not only does this event draw thousands of FANS each year but also some international PLAYERS. This is traditionally named "the must see event of the summer" As you can see theere are many events which people are excited and encouraged to see. This connects us as we learn the different cultures of the people who come here but also the sport take a large part of Australia's earnings.

Response on ' HOW IS AUSTRALIA GLOBALLY CONNECTED THROUGH TOURISM?” Australia is very big with tourism. Tourism is a major part of all countries and is where a lot of money comes from. As Australians we have the 6th ranked natural wonder of the world and it is 'The Great Barrier Reef'. As tourists come to see our iconic venues we receive more and more profit from them. @http://sevennaturalwonders.org/the-original/great-barrier-reef

Response on ‘HOW IS AUSTRALIA GLOBALLY CONNECTED THROUGH SOCIAL COMMUNICATION’? Australia has many ways of communicating with other people and other countries. SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES MOBILE/ TELEPHONES LAPTOP INTERNET POSTAGE AND MANY OTHERS We are globally connected because all of these resources are everyday items that people use all the time, and this keeps us connected as we are up to date with each other and the technology.

Shared Cultures Shared cultures influence every nationin a number of ways. Australia is a multi cultural country who accept everyone and learn from others all the time. Because we are multi cultural we go places and discover links between different countries. We are forever learning new things like languages, traditions, food, clothes and locations. Once upon a time people thought of Australia of a "one country" nation, but over the years Australia has evolved and adapted to other people's ways of life. My Identity My Great Grandfather was in the 'Hong Kong' war serving th British Army. Through this my family is very interested and respective of days dedicated to wars. Such as Anzac Day and Rememberance Day. I am part Croatian, British, Irish and Australian. My family is also very sports orientated. Te main sports are Rugby League, Soccer, Cricket, Softball and netball