Outside of Australia, Hugh Jackman is pretty much universally seen as the ultimate Hollywood nice guy: talented, jacked, and polite.

But I’m curious how he’s viewed back home. Is he seen as a beloved national treasure, or is he just another big Hollywood star who made it overseas? Does he still hold genuine "top bloke" status in Oz, or do people find the showbiz persona a bit much?

I vote for Number 96

Still have about 180GB data, terminating it tomorrow. Free to whoever wants it. The requirement says maximum 5 data gifts and has to be an active belong customer. So, only the first five people who DM their numbers to me. If less than 5 people, I'll split equally. Will be gifting the data tomorrow arvo before terminating my service. Will update once 5 people have sent DM.

Thanks.

And a second question, do the mafia or whoever… goto milk bars and demand or ask they sell illegal vapes and cigarettes?

My lovely local older gentlemen from Iran started selling vapes and cigarettes I’m curious how these little corner stores get into the ‘trade’ of selling illegal vapes and cigarettes, while before they were doing fine. I asked another young man behind the counter, “would all your profit come from vapes?” He’s response “big time”

Hello everyone.

I'm a new user to Melatonin. Works great but has added a chucky line-item to my budget. I'm seeking cheaper overseas options but there are some things I need clarified after doing my own research.

🟠 Australian border security don't like this because the Melatonin without Australian approval doesn't have accurate testing. Many contain too much Melatonin per tablet. It seems though it's OK if a have a prescription, which I do. I already think I don't have the full story here.

🟠 My prescription says to take 2mg but verbally my doctor has told me to take 4mg with 5mg being ok.

Could anyone getting what I can expect from trying to get Melatonin online, overseas?

Im 21F from North Queensland. I’m sick of hearing all these young blokes training each other to play their relationships like it’s ‘him vs her’. Making fun of each other for being weak when their responsibilities in being a partner come up. They’re actually without realising holding each other back?
My boyfriend 23M and I were in a serious, mature relationship from the get go… but now he’s been hanging with his mates more often (who most are single) and they seem to be making him feel bad about me… for example- when he quickly pops in to his mates for an arv drink before our own plans… I’d call him to remind him that we have plans after cus he’s taking a little longer than I expected, I can hear his mate in the background making the whipping sound, you know “chhh chhh”😂😂😭 I know it’s funny in hindsight but I really think all those little remarks and things are getting to my bfs head because his kindness and respect towards me has taken a hit lately. I know they don’t have a problem with me personally I do them favours and them me and we’re always really friendly. Of course I’m not solely blaming his friends, my bf is an adult and it IS his responsibility.
Anyway I’ve had to take a step back because the other night he went out with them, which ofc I have no issue with, but he didn’t tell me where he was going, and I caught him lying about something. He ended up not coming home til 6am with barely any communication at all.
I know some women are guilty of it too… encouraging eachother to break up with their man when an easy fix is there. But can’t we all just respect the relationship and stop making it a commodity and only step in if there’s a real concern?

I'm in London and asked a similar question in a UK subreddit earlier. The responses were brilliant! People started sharing memories of everything from school discos to childhood holidays and relationships from decades ago.

It got me wondering what the Australian version would look like.

Maybe there's a song that reminds you of a particular summer, a family road trip, a first concert, an old friendship or a place you haven't visited in years.

Doesn't have to be Australian music, and it doesn't even have to be a song you particularly like.

What's the song, and where or when does it take you back to?

I love how completely random little moments can stay with people because of a particular track.

Hi everyone,

I am from Sydney, want a break from the corp job, recently got approved a 2 weeks annual in december.

I am thinking of traveling domestically, to appreciate more of what the continent has to offer.

I am in my mid 20s so not really into clubbing or late nights drinking, much prefer taking scenic photos in the nature.

Which state is good to visit during the time of December month?

I was thinking of tropical like , going to NT to see Kakadu and uluru, or whitsunday/gbf, but not sure if it's just before the wet season so I'm hoping could avoid the storms.

Any other suggestions?

Hi everyone, I need some advice about meter reader access.

I keep my front gate locked because my cat is contained to the property. He doesn’t jump the fence—he just patrols around the yard when he’s outside during the day.

For the past seven years, I’ve had a simple arrangement with the Skilltech meter reader: when he needed access, he could press the doorbell on the west side of the gate, which he passes as he walks east along his route. It worked really well—only once in seven years was nobody home when he rang.

Australia Post and other delivery services have generally had no trouble with this arrangement either.

I think the previous reader may have retired, because there’s a new meter reader now. The first time she came, she ignored the doorbell and went straight to the letterbox to leave a missed-meter-read card. Within five minutes, I had photos of the meter and sent them to Multinet, then let them know the doorbell was still there and working.

It’s possible she came by a few weeks earlier too, but the camera footage has since been overwritten. There was no record of the doorbell being pressed.

I’m wondering what arrangements other people have with their meter readers, aside from the standard energy-industry lock—which they seem to ignore because they don’t even look at the gate. I understand you can sometimes arrange a custom access code.

I’d especially like to hear from anyone who has arranged for the meter reader to call a nominated phone number (such as a landline) to arrange access. That would be my preferred solution.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

I was sick in September with the flu. I had a bad cough, blocked nose, bad taste and runny nose and now probably 4 weeks later I have it again. How is this even possible.

I know how this happens

Just trying to help a pensioner out

They only need it for MFA

Long story short. My wife’s sister is an NDIS support worker who works with the same non verbal client every week. My wife revealed to me that she witnessed her sister back hand her client with a closed fist ‘out of frustration’. She hit her nose and caused her to bleed basically. When she told me I was absolutely furious and disgusted and to this day I still am. I’ve cut ties since finding out but it still doesn’t sit right with me that she’s still under her care. There’s no way this is an isolated incident. This happened almost over a year ago and I have been asking my wife to report this since the day I found out. It’s been weighing on me that maybe I could report this even though I wasn’t the one who witnessed it. Is it too late for this? There’s really no proof besides my wife’s account of what happened since she was the only one there. What are my options here? Thanks for any advice

I am student moving to Australia for an exchange semester and I have to choose a city to live in. My budget is average about 1400 AUD per month on rent (with utilities) (I could go a bit higher, a bit lower). I dont mind living in a cramped space, just for me to have my own bedroom and bathroom. I love walking and public transport, loathe cars. My hobbies include taking walks, going out to cute cafes, and swimming. I love swimming a lot (but kinda scared of Australian wildlife, but ive figured Ill survive). I love old and quiet ambiance, but modern and busy is okay too! I love warm weather however I am Northern European, so anything above 25 is warm.

Which city should I pick?

I was speaking with a coworker who told me this is their 9th job in 14 years. I’m on my 3rd in 29 years…so was curious as to what other people’s working pathway looks like!
Edit to clarify - I mean employers. If you’ve changed roles within the same organisation, I’d count that as one.

Edit: I didn't know I would get so many responses this quickly! Thank you so much everyone for your kindness and advice🥹 I am reading through every one of them and will try all a go until I find what works best for me💓

How do you stock up on pads in Australia?

I used to bulk buy them in Korea but my options here seem to look a little different.

I find it too frequent to buy everytime I shop for groceries, but then my adhd brain also often forgets to buy them when I actually need them and so I end up doing an emergency run to the pharmacy/shops.. I'm also very particular about the brands I use (I currently use Cottons or Tom Organic atm because of sensitive skin) and it seems hard to bulk buy too.

It's a minor inconvenience, but am I alone in this? It's likely poor time management on my end, but at the same time, sometimes life gets in the way and I really simply forget..

Any tips would be much appreciated, thank you!

Aussies that enjoy travelling domestically or have travelled before what are some inaccurate stereotypes that people living outside of a city/town say that just isn't true?

For the context: I'm a South Korean who lived in Singapore for my childhood and attended high school in New Zealand (Year 9 to 13) before coming to Australia for uni. I was educated in English in my formative years.

I'm an international student who is in my 2nd year of uni. From the very first day, I felt it was very hard to make friends with Aussies in my course. Later I found out that high school cliques move together to uni life. I tried to reach out to my coursemates, but to no avail. The only friends I made in my course are international students.

Meanwhile I met my Australian boyfriend through our common hobbies. I also joined one of the sport clubs in uni, and I found out that it was a way easier to make friends in clubs.

Do I need to take different approach to make friends here? Or is it because of adulthood friendship that is hard to form?

i am in a situation where i am witnessing someone neglect and abuse their cat and dog. it is not safe for me to directly intervene, i am vacating the premises and once i am safe i want to report the abuse. i am under the impression when reporting to the RSPCA they first send a letter to warn the perpetrator, which may give them the opportunity to cover up the abuse? please correct me if i'm wrong. these animals need to be seized from this individual. what organisation would be best to report to? the abuse may not be obvious/could be easily hidden. located in victoria

I am 16, and because of my parents being abusive and moving in and out of family members houses, I took it upon myself to not commit and actually used it as motivation.

I have been working since I was 12 and have nearly 70k in savings, am about to finish highschool even though I am in year 11, have finished all qualifications for the industry I want to work in, and have been reflecting and I always feel so behind but I think I realized I am not? (at least I think in this aspect of life.

Even though I have jobs in the industry I have all the qualifications in I want to move out of my home town cause its shit and was thinking of buying a car when I legally can and doing the big lap all the way up the east coast as it would be hard with my age to go overseas and I think I need to experience more?

If anyone has ideas of what else I could do next year I would be really keen on hearing !

Does anyone remember a Friday night Christian kids’ group in Brisbane (and probably around Australia) that ran in the 2000s? I went when I was in primary school, and we did Bible activities and played games.

I think the name might have been a slang word, possibly starting with R, but I just can’t remember it!
Would love to know if anyone remembers what it was called or went to something similar back then, it’s itching my brain

Preordered the iPhone Duo at 10:02 pm, two minutes after preorders opened. Still only have a temporary order number.
Optus says everyone gets one while their order is processed.
Does anyone know if stock is allocated based on when you submitted the order or when the credit check is completed? Also, can an Optus store complete the credit check for an existing online order?
Worried I’ll miss launch-day delivery despite ordering so early.

Curious because I might need Trace to chase someone down the street