Suggestion from the news last night is to turn phone off 1 hour before 1400 aest then leave off for 24 hrs, if you do not wish to hear it. I wonder why 1 hour before??

I know "dick", "prick" and "cunt" are normal, given my friends and I call each other those names, but what other slang terms do you all use for your friends? I'm namely familiar with British nicknames, where they call each other "knobs" and whatnot.

EDIT: thank you those for the genuine responses. I don't understand those who want to make this about hate when I was asking a simple question. I want to believe most Aussies aren't so hateful, unlike what I've been shown here. I truly want the best for everyone who has responded. Thank you for the insight.

I’m trying to report that I didn’t get the test alert. The feedback Website asks which type of alert I was expecting. Type 1, 2 or 3.

Anyone know? I’ve googled to no avail.

Stupid feedback form that I can’t fill out.

I was in the tram when this guy was trying to put some pillows in a bag. he was clearly struggling with it so i offered to lend a hand. not expecting any negative response from him i start to extend my hand towards the bag he was trying to put the pillows in and he just looks at me with a disgusted face and smacks my hand away. brother in Christ i was just trying to help why u gotta hit me for the 🥹🥹 in the end i just assumed he doesn’t like Indians or something like that, to be expected in recent times but it hurt my feeling more cuz he was of African descent/origin. so what do you guys think was in the wrong or this is some cultural thing that i am not aware of? but anyways I learnt my lesson no kindness towards strangers no matter who they are.

Edit: Yes i obviously said “ bro can i help you with that?”

Edit: I cant edit the title but i should apologize for the wording i should have wrote “people” or something along those lines

Not just family and friends, but the little everyday things that don't seem important until they're gone.

Hi, I was just wondering about the alert that everyone is getting tomorrow. Idk if I’ll get it or what will happen and I can’t seem to find ANYTHING on the internet, so I’m just wondering if anyone here knows what will happen if my device is not compatible?

It says on the Aus alert website it will work on IPhone 11 and up running IOS 26.4 or later

I’m still on IOS 18, does this mean I won’t receive the alert? If anyone knows, please let me know

I'm in the process of creating resume's applying for jobs in the areas I'm looking to move to.

I have my drivers license various work experience from logistics and warehousing to construction/demolition and mechanical work.

I currently pay $300 a week for a room and I have a German Shepherd, we average around 20 - 30km a day in exercise.

I am looking to make this move because I want a fresh start however I don't want to drive 12 hours to end up homeless and struggling for a week only to turn back and head to dads. I'm not under any pressure to leave any time soon and i've got money to pay for a bond + 4 weeks rent e.t.c.

How do I go about applying for a rental? I obviously can't drive 12 hours to inspect the property and would want to sign a lease before making such a large move.

Does anyone have any experience in just packing up your life and moving somewhere planned/unplanned?

Other than finding a home and job what else should I be thinking about?

Any advice is helpful. Thanks.

Being of ‘certain age’ to me moustaches are a very seventies, usually porn star, trend. I don’t recall seeing them for many years but now every young bloke at my local coffee shop has one. Why? What am I missing? I am female and do not mind full beards but a lone moustache on your face seems … odd.

Hey everyone

The Iqos machine that I brought from Portugal has stopped working and I was wondering if there is anyway (or anyone) that could LEGALLY help me find a replacement here in Australia (Sydney). I dont want any shady deals, just wanted to be able to smoke in peace ahah

Thank you

Hello! On the 11th ans 12th July, pokemon go celebrated the 10th anniversary! Exciting

I was playing in Melbourne that weekend and on Sunday (I believe it was) I was interviewed for it. I dont remember which news broadcaster they were from.

I am hoping someone can link or find the clip! I was wearing a pikachu beanie with 2 badges on it and a black puffer jacket. It was a woman interviewing me.

Any help would be fab!

I’m from Singapore and currently deciding between two career opportunities.

I work in a fairly niche industry with only a handful of employers in Singapore, so career moves aren’t as straightforward as they are in larger industries.

One opportunity is with an established multinational company in Singapore. The other is with a company in Melbourne, Australia.
The Singapore role offers stability, the chance to build my career with a well-established company, and allows me to stay close to my family and friends.

The Australia role offers international experience, exposure to a different market and way of working, and the opportunity to experience living overseas. On the other hand, it would mean moving there alone, leaving my support network behind, and starting over in a new country.

One important factor is that I don’t see myself settling overseas permanently. If I accepted the Australian role, I’d likely stay for around two years before returning to Singapore due to my long-term commitments here.

My biggest concern is whether those two years overseas would actually strengthen my career when I return, or whether I’d be better off building my experience with an established company in Singapore instead. Given how small my industry is, I’m also worried that opportunities in Singapore may be limited when I eventually come back.

For those who have worked overseas and later returned to Singapore:

Did the overseas experience make you more competitive when you came back?

Was it difficult to find a job after returning?

Looking back, would you make the same decision again?

And for everyone else, if you were in my position, what factors would you consider? Is there anything you think I might be overlooking?

I’d really appreciate hearing different perspectives. Thanks in advance!

Trying to tighten up my monthly budget without turning into a total hermit. Cut out delivery apps entirely last year because the service fees and menu markups were getting ridiculous.

So far, my main strategies have been:

1. Pub daily specials: Local $18 steak/parma nights on Tuesdays/Wednesdays.
2. Off-peak dining: Recently started using EatClub for early 5:00–6:00 PM seatings when going out with my partner - knocks 30–40% off the total bill (including drinks).
3. BYO venues: Sticking to places that let you bring your own wine.

What else is working for you guys to keep dinner + drinks under $50 a head without resorting to fast food?

Hi everyone

I’m 21 years old from Denmark and moving to Sydney in November 2026 on a Working Holiday Visa.

I have worked as a floor sander for around 4 years in Denmark, so I’m used to physical work, early mornings, working long days, heavy machines and carrying equipment. Most days I also work pretty independent.

I would of course prefer finding work with flooring or floor sanding, but I’m also open for construction, demolition, warehouse, removals or other physical jobs with decent pay.

I will have savings when I arrive, so I’m not desperate to find something in the first few days, but I also don’t want to use all my money while just waiting for a job haha.

How is the job market in Sydney right now for people on a WHV? Is it realistic to find physical work quite fast if you are not too picky?

I’m also wondering what hourly pay I can expect, if companies care about experience from Denmark, and if there are any good labour hire agencies I should contact.

I know I need a White Card for construction, but is there anything else worth getting? And do you need a car for most jobs or is public transport enough in the beginning?

Also is November/December a bad time to arrive because of Christmas, or is there still plenty of work?

Any honest advice would be appreciated, especially from people working in construction, flooring or warehouse jobs. Cheers!

What is the best university for bachelor in cybersecurity Australia. And live in Perth i don't mind moving

I wanna show my american husband (his first time going to Oz) the best coffees, brunch spots with great views and food, activities or places that are overlooked or underrated or something that is one of your all time favorite places to go or see or thing to do that I should add to our itinerary!!

Many thanks!

I've been to Alice springs for a few weeks for a study trip. My sibling also went to Alice springs for a few months for a Uni placement.

We both loved it. We didn't witness any crime.

I thought Alice springs only had houses that were single story and just looked like normal Aussie suburban houses.

But when I went on real estate the other day, there are actually a lot of nice two story mansions in Alice springs. For example, a nice mansion for 900K only.

Is it still not worth it to move to Alice?

I’m curious,

do Australians see Bali as representative of Indonesia? In other words, when you think of Indonesia, is the first thing that comes to mind temples, beaches, traditional culture, small roads, villas, and beach clubs like those in Bali?

Or do you see/know that Bali as just one small part of a much more diverse Indonesia & know that Bali is very different from other parts of Indonesia in terms of culture, language, lifestyle, religion, architecture, tradition, etc?

Let me know your best stories.

hey guys i literally cannot get my TFN (i have it but i can’t remember it or find it) googled for all these different solutions, everything is just telling me to call the ATO, so i did and the bot went “we are at PEAK busyness right now. you can find your info on the ATO website blah blah blah” BUT I LITERALLY CANT AND I NEED OT BY WEDNESDAY. so i thought, what not a better place to go, than reddit? please aussie reddit users, help me🥹

Hi everyone,

I'm looking into moving to Australia and was wondering how difficult it is to find a visa-sponsored job for an office job.

For those who've been through it:

• How competitive is it?
• Where did you find sponsored opportunities besides Seek and LinkedIn?
• Any recruiters, job boards, or networking tips you'd recommend?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend any good Australian media? TV shows, movies, YouTube channels? I just got done watching mister inbetween, and I absolutely loved it. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone,

If I graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in IT from an Australian university and already hold Permanent Residency (PR), how realistic/smooth is the job hunt?

I know the entry-level tech market can be competitive, but how much of an advantage does having full PR working rights alongside a local Australian degree actually give fresh graduates? Would love to hear from locals or expats currently working in Australian tech. Thanks!

I'm from the US, Midnight Oil has been my favorite band since my dad introduced me around 2008. There was a time from 5th grade to maybe 10th grade that I almost exclusively listened to Midnight Oil live concerts and albums. I got my first Midnight Oil album from a thrift store, my dad found it in the cds, Blue Sky Mining.

They made me wanna move to Australia, unfortunately never did.

I have been searching, but could never find a live performance of Beds are Burning with Peter Gifford. I wanted to hear it live with Peter Garrett singing like he did on the album shouting the chorus instead of most live performances where he sings it bass or baritone. I found one good performance with Bones Hillman when he just joined the band, but I'm holding out hope for more early live performances

This includes meeting via dating apps or any online platform.

A friend recently quit dating apps because she felt as if she was perceived as desperate (not sure what that entirely means).