Hi Frances and Sim1.

yes you can buy 'pork rinds' in here in Oz. in sydney where I work right in the CBD, you can buy them from coles or woolies, they are called "Krackles". they don't always have them, but will order them in for you.....

in Helensburgh where I live, my local bottle shop has them!!

Glad to hear you guys were okay with the fires. We in Helensburgh had our turn last year on xmas day, and are now struggling to come to terms with the Waterfall disaster. it was the train my daughter catches to school every day, so it's hit fairly close to home.......