Most nights are spent at home with family, but after school activities and other social clubs may occupy nights for many Australians. Weekends are often filled with socializing, often spontaneous and unorganized socialization. Everyone seems to have a different preference, but pubs, dance clubs, bars, and restaurants are all popular for a night out. Getting outdoors to enjoy a trip on the water, at the beach, playing a sport, or meeting at a park or someone's house for a "barbie" (barbeque) are also great ways to enjoy life in Australia.
Identity
The people of Australia generally identify as being "Australian," but many of the minority groups and recent immigrants identify in numerous other ways, most commonly with their ethnic identity. Likewise, most of the Aboriginals identify in a way that reflects their ethnic roots.
The identity of being "Australian" is primarily a politically-defined identity as any citizen of Australia can be considered Australian. Most people who were born in Australia or grew up in the country identify in this way above all else.
Beyond the political definition, to be "Australian" comes with a few identifying traits, primarily based on the country's history. Bush life, which is often translated to mean living off the land and understanding the landscape and wildlife are important. The Australians also tend to support the underdog as they are a country founded, essentially, by convicts. The British also left behind a number of key features in the identity, including much of the diet like tea as well as the English language. Finally, the Australians are liberal-thinking as they are quite tolerant of differences, making diversity and this ability to accept differences an important part of the Australian mentality.
For the many immigrants to Australia, each identifies differently. Most first generation immigrants identify as a citizen of Australia, but they primarily identify with their ethnicity, whether that be Chinese, Vietnamese, or English. For their children (or for those who immigrated as a child), many first identify as being Australian and only secondly with their ethnic background.