How the humble meat pie is leading an Australian takeover of Sin City

A gig with the Chippendales might be beyond them but a couple of Sydney pie-makers gladly stripped to their budgie smugglers ...
Reuters

Australians sizzle on election day with 'democracy sausage' and 'budgy smugglers'

SYDNEY, May 3 (Reuters) - Australians fired up barbecues and wore tight-fit swim trunks called "budgy smugglers" to voting centres as they welcomed election day on Saturday with some unique and quirky ...
Gold Coast Sun

What ‘Budgie Nine’ drama means for Australia and Malaysia’s relationship

So too does Australia have a history of its travelling countrymen and women landing in trouble in overseas destinations — the Budgie Nine adding their names to that ignominious list this week. But ...
The Times Leader

‘Budgie 9’ man leaves Malaysia and urges cultural awareness

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — One of nine Australians who spent four nights in police detention in Malaysia for partying in skimpy swimsuits printed with the Malaysian flag has returned to Australia and ...
Washington Examiner

Australia alleges smuggler had bird eggs in pants

SYDNEY (AP) — Australians call tiny swimming trunks “budgie smugglers,” but the term might have new meaning after customs officials at Sydney’s airport said Wednesday that they found 16 wild-bird eggs ...
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Adrian Chiles admits he had 'hand' in 'budgie-smuggling operation' from UK to Australia

Adrian Chiles has confessed to a cheeky childhood caper - helping his aunt smuggle a budgie from England to Australia. The Brummie broadcaster, now 58, admitted he's "not proud" of the bird-brained ...