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As for the Aussie accent, I don't notice it, obviously. But I'm often told by foreigners that my accent is so pronounced it's not funny. Though I am glad the whole of Australia speaks similarly, I'd not take kindly to having different states (like the US) have their own signature accents.
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Different states DO have a different accent. I personally sound nothing like Steve Irwin but in some regions that's quite common. I once heard the Melbourne accent described as "more cosmopolitan", whatever that means. But the Sydney accent is definately stronger and in some suburbs throws in a bit of 'gay' as well. No kidding, the number of Sydney guys I know who sound like extras from Queer Eye is incredible.
[discretionary note: I am by no means saying EVERY Sydney guy. Just some, of whom I know many]
The New Zealand accent varies as well. In some places it's virtually identical to the Australian accent but in others it's like chalk and cheese. Ditto with South Africa. Capetown is similar to us but Johannesburg is totally different.