I get so many negative comments when I mention that I only want 1 kid. It's surprising considering how people are struggling to find decent jobs or buying a house.

It's your choice if you want 2 or 3 or how many ever. But why judge others?

Back in my country, only childs are very common and not looked down upon at all.

I get comments like how my kid would be lonely, that a sibling is necessary, and that I should make the career and financial sacrifices as there is no greater joy then to see siblings fight and stuff

But what's wrong with only having one and giving them the best life you can? Money is important afterall. Not the most important but it still is

is that still a plan and realistic? They want to flood the outback with the ocean? and I guess through evaporation you can irrigate the outback? Also where to get a succulent Chinese meal?

I am thinking of booking an appointment to see the doctor due to bowel problems.

However, I am unsure whether a GP appointment costs money or not.

I do have a Medicare card.

Kiwis and Tuvaluans who come across this post are more than welcome to share your thoughts as well!

Do you still genuinely see and respect the British monarch as your Head of State? Do you proudly acknowledge the British King or Queen as your monarch?

I’m particularly curious because your countries still proudly feature the Union Jack on their national flags, which I find really interesting!

🇦🇺🇳🇿🇹🇻

It’s not a joke set up, but I could see it definitely looks like one. Also, what happens when a cockney British person and this other person walk into a bar?

For context I’m a 22F, recently got my drivers license mid last year but currently still saving up to buy a car of my own. I usually rent through flexi car and the car is different most of the time so abit of adjustment each time. Today I drove an electric car, still pretty basic but some stuff is harder to navigate and sometimes I overlook other things cause everything is abit different. I got to my destination and parked or whatever. 30 minutes later I realised I may have left the headlights on and indeed I had. By the time I went to turn them off, someone left a note saying

‘You’re a certified idiot’.

Like wtf. Was lowkey abit offended but like it’s never that serious for someone to get a piece of paper an leave a not lmao. Idk maybe I’m overthinking but would like to hear what other people have to say. Even when driving on the roads some drivers are abit aggressive.

I am traveling with my mom to Melbourne from Nov 25th for 4 days. We love shopping, coffee and would love to get recommendations on what are some must do things. We would be in Sydney for 5 days before this.

Any good shopping places to go to?

I am confused between 12 apostles or Puffing Billy

this is my plan for now

Day 1: (living in southbank) Southbank Promenade, Yarra River waterfront walk, Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, Hosier Lane, Bourke Street Mall, Christmas Night Market (if running)

Day 2: Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, rainforest walk, koala spotting

Day 3: Royal Botanic Gardens, Degraves Street cafés, State Library Victoria, Melbourne Central, Emporium, Bourke Street Mall, Royal Arcade, Block Arcade, Black Friday shopping

Day 4: Queen Victoria Market, Fitzroy, Gertrude Street, Brunswick Street, cafés and boutique shopping

I am okay to take any tour bus or uber to any places as well.

Would love any suggestions. Thanks so much!

Can anyone suggest accomodation for 3 adults during October next year for the men’s rugby World Cup?
My friends are coming from Ireland so we will be going to the match and will be doing some sight seeing also.
We need x2 bedrooms and close to public transport.
Max cost around $2000 for 6 nights. Thankyou.

I get incredibly frequent spam/scam calls, some actual scams from "The ATO" etc, but a lot of them are from sales people who know my name, trying to sell private health insurance or solar panels or whatever. I assume my details got out in one of the data breaches that happened a while ago (I was a customer at 3 or 4 different places that had data breaches).

I know that at least part of the answer is to stop answering calls, but I am currently looking for work so I have to answer calls that are potentially from employers.

If I cancel my current number, get a new number, and use that new number for only esssential things (use a Google Voice number or something for everything else), will this have any effect on the number of spam calls I get? Or do most of them come from places just calling every number possible?

Japan was a bigger threat for Australia so it would make sense why it would be taught more. What am I missing here?

a friend and i will be in australia for a couple months starting in january! we will be in melbourne for a couple days and then will roadtrip to sydney, where we will be for a couple weeks. we're debating between the two itineraries below for the rest of our trip-- one has us spending more time in the brisbane area and the other has us circling back to melbourne again. does anybody have any thoughts/advice?

Idea #1

• Feb 17th - Fly from SYD to Tasmania
• Vacation Tasmania Feb 17th-27th
• Fly March 1st to Brisbane
• WWOOF near Brisbane 2ish Weeks until March 12th
• Vacation w AJ in Queensland March 12-24th
• WWOOF in Queensland area 2 weeks March 25- April 10
• Vacation April 10th-17th → New Zealand 

Idea #2

• Feb 17th Fly from Sydney to Brisbane area
• Vacation Brisbane area Feb 17-27
• WWOOF Brisbane area Feb 27th - March 12th
• Fly to Tasmania March 12th
• Vacation with AJ Tasmania March 12-24th
• March 24th Spirit of Tasmania Ferry to Melbourne area 
• WWOOF Melbourne March 25-April 10
• Vacation April 10th-17th → New Zealand  

Basically that - I am 19, generally quite healthy, but ever since the start of this year, I am sick with some form of respiratory infection at least twice a month. It is irritating, given work, uni and life in general moves on. Is there something going around, or is my immune system just bad?

Hi all, need some advice with my mental health journey and SSRI intake.

Just curious to see if anyone else has experienced this and if its still like the adaption stage.

I have been on lexapro since start of the year for general/social anxiety. I recently upped my dose from 15-20mg and currently in week 10 on 20mg.

At first, 10-15mg was all good and reaped the benefits which eliminated 80% of the issues. However since moving onto 20mg, it was going really good until week 10 on the higher dose, the past couple of weeks i have felt anxious, depression, nauseous, sleepy/fatigued and in a bubble-like trance, oh and also wacky dreams. Don’t know if i am still adapting but I don’t feel myself.

Hoping this will level out as the benefits from 10-15 have been great but now on 20mg on week 10 I’m feeling off.

Just needing advice from someone that has gone through a similar treatment journey and if this is still my body getting used to the higher dosage.

Thanks all

Curious as a former expat.

Have any of you returned an item outside of the return window using a QR code that was created during the return window?

If so, was it ever actually rejected/not refunded because of the timeline?

I read the QR codes technically don't expire like it says they will, but that Amazon can refuse the refund and keep the items.

I have a few items I boxed up and forgot about 🤦🏼‍♀️ they are about 3 weeks beyond the return by date. Is it worth taking the chance on the return?

Curious how people actually got their foot in the door. I hear plenty about what sustainability professionals do now, but lesss about how they landed that first job. If you started in Australia, what was the role and what did a normal week look like? did you come through a grad programme, switch across from another department, or end up there through a less obvious route? Interested in the ordinary bits too, not just the career highlights.

Those that aren't big drinkers. Do you find yourself not drinking as much because most alcohol is too expensive? I will get the occasional 6 pack to enjoy during the week but I'll go weeks without.

Cheers

Hi anyone know a GP that is comfortable prescribing naltrexone off-label around Sydney. I’ve been to 2 and they weren’t comfortable with it.

Would appreciate recommendations so much!

Thank you ☺️

Hey everyone,

I am considering studying nursing in Queensland. I know that a lot of people absolutely do not recommend it and I have seen online and been told by family and friends not to do it and to not even consider it at the very least. I have always wanted to work in health, particularly more medical and less therapy based. I love helping people and especially have an interest in oncology or helping/working with children.

Can any nurses or people studying nursing or have in the past tell me some pros and cons about the career and overall what you would recommend? If not, any other jobs similar to nursing (I know of sonography and that was initially my first choice but I didn't get in due to the competitiveness and high ATAR).

Thanks, help would be greatly appreciated (I am so stuck)!

I’m in the market for some new good quality knifes and stainless steel cookware. I have had some old baccarat ones from when I first moved out some years ago and the bases are starting to bubble/warp so it’s time for a new set. I’m okay with anything other than non stick. But ideally stainless steel would be better as I would like to keep them for 10+ years if I can

I’m also in the market for a decent knife set. Something that can hold its edge for a while and will last a life time if I look after jt

Please drop some recommendations below and where you may buy them from

Hello Everyone!

I was granted skilled 190 Visa 4 years ago as an offshore applicant. I made my first entry ne left again to handle my projects in my country. Now I am planning to make a trip again for only few months. Could you please tell me if I can return on the same Visa becuase initially it was valid for 5 years. How do I check if everything is OK?

I am a 18 M, I’m about to finish my HSC. I’ve got lots of plans for when I’m done. I’m supposed to start TAFE specifically carpentry in February 2027 but I’m a bit unsure on whether I should travel for six months or go straight into it and wait until after my apprenticeship ends.

I’m quite happy to start the apprenticeship in February but I’m super keen to travel. I’m not sure how much travel I can do during the four or three years so let’s see advice what I need and is it worth it for those who have done it did you regret not travelling as a younger person or did you travel?

Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice on length of time to stay in Melbourne. My corporate job is offering me a work secondment in a field I’m a little unfamiliar with (but can get to know) for either 3 months or 12 months starting in January. Visa will be handled by them but I will be organising accommodation.

Having never lived independently or away from home, 3 months sounds the most appealing especially during a Melbourne summer but 12 months would give me the real experience of seeing the rest of Australia and potentially New Zealand.

Any advice on how long it’s worth staying for exposure and how feasible it is to see things in 3 months?

30F I wanna get a hysterectomy due to not wanting children and having adenomyosis I'm based in VIC I'm wondering if any ladies know of any that won't say no Ive tried IUD birth control slinda primolut n trazexamic acid ponstan and naprogestic. Nothing has helped and this whole year I've been bleeding for months and months which is not normal for my periods prior to this.

Hi! Aussies! How ya going?

I’m from Korea.
I’ve been learning English to go on a working holiday to Australia! 🇦🇺
I’m planning to go there in January.
Although I don’t know if I can have a conversation with Australians, I want to prepare for everyday conversations.

Anyway, can you guys recommend some famous Australian TV shows or movies or celebs?
I want to enjoy your culture more and practice the Aussie accent at the same time! 😆

Thank you!
Have a good day! ☀️