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Do you think Uluru reflects 'Australia’s identity and culture' more so than the Sydney Harbour Bridge?

03:18 PM
30 August 2010

31 comments
  1. 1

    Vanessa

    There is something so spiritual about Uluru that I feel better reflects our unique Aussie identity; the red earth, our indigenous culture!
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  2. 2

    Gabby Lowe

    A natural wonder that everyone recognises.The rock and landscape along with the traditional people truely embody the Australian cutluture
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  3. 3

    Kates

    YES! Anyone can bulid a bridge, but who else can be proud of their countries amazing and beautiful NATURAL scenary? AUSTRALIA =D i am proud!
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  4. 4

    Fiona Clancy

    No, its a big rock to most of us. It represents a notion of Australia thats more abouts tourists. The Bridge is something we built and use
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  5. 5

    Simon Cuthbert

    Definitely the rock is the way to go. What could be more representative of the origins of our beautiful nation? The heart of Australia..
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  6. 6

    Vanessa

    Yes. I've seen many SHBs all over the world. There's only one Uluru.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  7. 7

    Simon Marti

    No - the bridge shows our creative and mateship character which is more our identity than a red rock that most Ozzies have never been to
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  8. 8

    N

    It's sad that it isn't, when people would rather climb it. Although people laughed at the Chaser skit, but it had an intelligent message.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  9. 9

    Bruce

    The rock is isolated and unchanging. A bridge connects people and allows cultures to mix.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  10. 10

    James

    So long as we remember to respect the Indigenous People's ownership of Uluru, then yes. People who climb it have no respect.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  11. 11

    Jane

    Australia doesn't have one identity. It is a mix of indigenous and western culture. One shouldn't be placed higher than the other.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  12. 12

    Peter Savy

    Bring on more of the TRUE Australia, not the man made structures THUMBS UP ULURU!!!!!
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  13. 13

    David

    Definitely. Uluru represents our past as well as present. The Sydney Harbour Bridge represents Sydney
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  14. 14

    Charmaine

    Definately not! Uluru is a part of Australia that both Aussies & visitors admire but the bridge & harbour are iconic of our lifestyle!
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  15. 15

    Anon Y. Mouse

    Nope. Sydney is the heart of my Australia
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  16. 16

    Liv Crowley

    Natural, spiritual, history. vs constructed, functional, history. We need to embrace both as our identity & culture. We are a diverse nation
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  17. 17

    Maggie S.

    Sydney Harbour Bridge shows our courage & determination. Built in mainly tough times it has became a symbol of pride for all Australians.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  18. 18

    Lisa-Gaye Williams

    The Bridge-people see it on arrival in Australia & it represents our strength of character and abililty to work together during tough times.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  19. 19

    Claire

    The bridge is more symbolic of European settlement, whereas Uluru is literally an irreplacable part of Aust, reflecting its harsh beauty.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  20. 20

    Mary

    No the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an architectural marvel. Uluru is just a lump of rock in the desert which does not represent anything.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  21. 21

    Denise

    I think both reflect different aspects of Australia. We should be proud of both the natural and man made structures we have in our country.Report
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  22. 22

    Daniel Gratton

    yes. Uluru is a natural wonder and is part of this country and its identity. A bridge is, is a bridge, is a bridge.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  23. 23

    Fiona

    Both are great symbols. Uluru reflects our nation's natural wonder&beauty. Harbour Bridge reflects our moving with the times and innovation.
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  24. 24

    Ronald Rockman

    All over the world wherever I have travelled more people have been aware of Uluru than of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru is Australia
    10:33 AM
    30 August 2010
  25. 25

    claire lumley

    I think the harbour bridge and the opera house show how we are moving forward and signifies how we have developed as a nation.
    08:55 AM
    03 September 2010
  26. 26

    joanne hodder

    I have lived here 46yrs, and have never been to Uluru, most people I know that have grown up have not been there either. The Bridge though is a significant icon and is recognised all over the world, it is the thing that I associate with being home.
    11:29 AM
    07 October 2010
  27. 27

    ELisabeth MATHEWS

    On one hand yes Uluru Reflects Australia’s Identity on the other hand so too does Sydney Harbour Bridge .. but i would have to say that Sydney harbour Bridge wins my vote
    03:18 PM
    07 October 2010
  28. 28

    Dimity Jessup

    I say that Uluru-Kata Tjuta national park is a reflection of Australia, i went there for the first time this year and it was........ well i will say that words can not describe it.
    08:58 AM
    12 November 2010
  29. 29

    Sue Quinn

    Uluru represents the identity of Australia more to myself. The vast open country! As for the culture, neither. That's more about the people!
    08:42 AM
    13 December 2010
  30. 30

    Adam Yorke

    i think alot of us would like Uluru to mean more, but with the restrictions in access and photographing it means that the Harbour bridge is more identifyable to many of us. it represents something to all australian not just Indigenous.
    03:13 PM
    20 December 2010
  31. 31

    Peter Tate

    I hated it, I hated been over charged, I hated that you couldnt drive around it close, I hated how over commercialised it was. It is so not Australian anymore. I much prefer Mt Augustus, butterfly springs, Karajini, cape York, Vic High country, etc
    04:12 PM
    01 June 2011
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