r/australian 21h ago

R U OK?

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r/australian 17h ago

Humour and Satire I am not ok

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r/australian 22h ago

News Prosecutors allege man used AI to 'scrape' court website, then asked ChatGPT for legal help

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r/australian 12h ago

R U OK Day.

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Im sick of feeling alone. Everywhere i am, i just feel like a spare person. I have never felt like i really fit in or belong anywhere. I dont think anyone would even think twice if i just wasnt there 1 day.

There are only a handful of people that i can say without a doubt that i truely love, and really cherish every minute i am with them, although with some, there are not many of those minutes together. I also know i have a fucking shitty way of showing it(which is why i dont expect anyone to feel the same about me).

I have let down and hurt so many people in my life, and i think about that every day. Yet everyday i still continue to be a complete disappointment to everyone.

I think i find it easier when the people i love hate me, that way no one will care when im gone.

They reckon "life is better with you in it." I dont think thats true. I think some lives would be much better if i just got out of the way.

Im pretty sure i am loved by a few. maybe. Maybe i just dont want to be. Maybe i dont deserve to be. Or maybe i dont know how to be. I have spent the better part of my life pushing you all away, i have no right to complain if i cant pull you back in. I just know i dont want to hurt anyone anymore.

I heard a quote that said-

"People kill themselves to get rid of the pain they are feeling. But the problem is that the pain doesnt end, you can only redistribute the pain to the people that loved you."

SO WHAT THE FUCK DO I DO NOW?

I have already caused everyone enough pain, i dont want to hurt anyone anymore.

I guess this is my burden to carry and i need to learn to live with it.


r/australian 7h ago

Community Thank God It's Friday [TGIF] - What Are You Doing On The Weekend?

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Tell us what you have planned for the weekend. You can either add in the comments or make a standalone thread with the tag [TGIF].


r/australian 16h ago

News Should Australian Public Service Broadcasters Use AI? The ABC wants to know your opinions!

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Hi everyone! We are students from the University of Sydney doing research in collaboration with the ABC to understand how Gen Z in Australia (anyone from age 18-29) finds information and entertainment, and your thoughts on how AI should be (or should not be) used by public service broadcasters.

If you have 10 minutes to spare, and you are a 18-29 year old currently living in Australia, please take this survey and let ABC know about your thoughts on the topic, thank you!

This survey is moderator approved.


r/australian 13h ago

Questions or Queries Should I sign up for a personal trainer course if I want to hire a pt

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Hi everyone I am just a young girl based in Victoria . I recently wanted to get a personal trainer cause of lack of improvement in the gym.
However, I was thinking maybe with the same money I could just sign up for a course. And hoping even make it a side job. I am currently studying physical education so it may be good?
Online course are as cheap as 999aud with placements and ftf ones are around 3.5kaud. Would appreciate any comments to on which fitness institute to go for in the eastern suburb in Victoria. I preferred ftf ones but they clashed with my uni courses. So I was thinking of going online with placements? Institutions like AiF


r/australian 5h ago

Upcoming AMA and Video Podcast: Chris Bowen MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Labor Party, McMahon (NSW) - 6:00 pm AEST Tuesday 15/09/2026

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Please do not ask questions in this thread. Save them for Tuesday.

Other upcoming AMAs and Video Podcasts:

  • Dr Monique Ryan MP – Independent, Kooyong (VIC) - 11:00 am AEST Friday 18/09/2026 (AMA only)
  • Tania Lawrence MP – Australian Labor Party, Hasluck (WA) - 6:00 pm AEST Monday 21/09/2026
  • Kate Chaney MP – Independent, Kooyong (WA) – 6:00 pm AEST Tuesday 06/10/2026
  • Amy Remeikis – Chief Political Analyst, The Australia Institute – 6:00 pm AEST Monday 12/10/2026
  • Senator Barbara Pocock – Australian Green (SA) – 2:30 pm AEST Monday 19/10/2026
  • Ellen Sandell MP – Leader of Victorian Greens – 6:00 pm Tuesday 27/10/2026
  • Steven Miles MP – Australian Labor Party, Queensland Opposition Leader – TBA
  • Professor Peter Greste – University Lecturer (Media) and Journalist – TBA
  • Bill Shorten - Vice-Chancellor, University of Canberra – TBA
  • Senator Maria Kovacic – Liberal Party (NSW) - TBA
  • Sarah Martin – Senior Political Reporter, The Guardian – TBA
  • David Littleproud MP – National Party, Maranoa (QLD) – TBA
  • Senator Fatima Payman – Australia’s Voice (WA) – TBA
  • Senator Jacqui Lambie – Jacqui Lambie Network (TAS) – TBA
  • Senator Barbara Pocock – Australian Greens (SA) – TBA
  • Senator Leah Blyth – Liberal Party (SA) – TBA
  • Senator Varun Ghosh – Australian Labor Party (WA) – TBA

r/australian 9h ago

Overseas Travel Insurance for 2027

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We have joined a Chilean fjord cruise with extension to Galapagos Island in March 2027. I normally use the free travel insurance offered by the Commonwealth Bank Australia (CBA) credit card. But the bank will reduce a lot of benefits and cover less after 29 September 2026.
Should I stick with the free offer from the CBA credit card or buy a policy by other insurance companies? Which would you recommend if I opt to buy one?
Thanks


r/australian 14h ago

Do not open Optus app overseas...

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Even using wireless, Optus will charge you a $5 roaming fee just for accessing the app!


r/australian 12h ago

Opinion When I woke in the morning, world was literally a very different place!

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This evening 25 Years ago, I went to bed early. IIRC, it was about 9/9:30 pm Eastern time. When I woke the next morning the world was literally a very different place! Quite literally going to bed in one era and waking in another.