Wednesday, January 18, 2012
 

How will you celebrate Australia Day?

Big beach barbie... or Big Day Out?

Can you believe January 26 is just around the corner? We've only just got over the Christmas puddings and NYE parties and we're already at another public holiday (not that we're complaining).

 

Barbecues and Australia Day go hand-in-hand like snags and tomato sauce, so a big beach (or backyard) barbie with all your mates is one of the best ways to spend the summer day. However, if you're hosting the party, it goes without saying that you want it to be a fair dinkum success.

 

From tucker times to true-blue tunes, we've got your back, mate. Just download these handy apps and you'll have everyone gas-bagging about your party all the way into Easter.

 

Cooking with Beer by Paul Mercurio
$19.99 on iBooks

There's nothing more Aussie than a beer-soaked barbie. Get into the spirit with this downloadable cookbook that's chock-a-block full of patriotic dishes (and drinks)!

 

Australia Day iTunes Essentials

$42.49

The folks over at iTunes have compiled day-long playlist featuring classic hits such as Men At Work's Down Under and Peter Allen's I Still Call Australia Home. Watch the sun set amongst old friends like Johnny Farnham, Jimmy Barnes and Midnight Oil.

 

SunSmart

Free

On a serious note, we all the dangers of the harsh Aussie sun. If you're heading out on January 26, check out the weather forecast, UV levels and sun protection times for all around Australia.

 

Cricket LIVE Australia
Free

The official app from Vodafone where you catch TV coverage of all the matches straight on your iPhone.

Tags: itunes , australia day , australia , apps , technology
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  • sam-21

    I'll be on a plane flying overseas otherewise i would have been having a bbq nothing is more australian then a good old fashioned bbq on australia day.

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