NSW and Victoria are BOTH reducing the amount of time kids spend on ipads and tech for learning in schools. Same with South Aus.

NSW are capping years 3 and 4 to a MAX of 30 minutes per day. Some schools in adelaide have started capping Years 4 to 6 students to a strict 60 minutes per day. Victorian secondary school students will spend less time on screens and more time using pen and paper under a national-first plan to limit classroom device use to two hours a day.

Do you think this is a good thing? I think it is, kids DON't need ipads to learn maths or subtraction. Results since we've had more tech has not resulted in better results.

Asking because my Australian landlord commented on me wearing pyjama all day it makes me look like a lazy person or a hobo.

Where I am from, not everyone wears a definitive set of pyjama. We wear what is comfortable (but still resemble to pyjama because they can be light and fluffy) and tend to stay in those clothes if we’re not going out or just hanging out at home after going out. Would even go to nearby corner stores for a quick buy.

Not taking it as an offence. Just want to know what or how people usually wear here.

As per the title, is it really that bad? Because the agency is offering a lot of money for me to work there just for a couple of months. I think I will be fine. I’ve got a lot of life experience (55 female single.)

Obviously, I’m not going out at night by myself. I don’t drink. I’m going there to work.

Last night at central station in Sydney, alarms went off and screens said to evacuate. Does anyone know if it was a false alarm or if something happened?

I work in a warehouse with a large number of people. I have seen a very many times people going straight from stall to door. Is it a dick move to go oi wash your hands?

I just got approved for citizenship by descent (I was born in the U.S. but my dad is from Melbourne) and want to know, what’s the first truly Australian thing I should do to celebrate?

I know Australians don't care about social status and everyone views each other as equals, but when I was in Bali I felt like many Australians look down on Indonesians without even realizing it.

Hey guys, I apologise if this a bit of a stupid question but I get approached by guys sometimes asking for my phone number. All my experience has been fine and they are respectful, but I worry I will be giving a person with bad intentions my number.

Is there a lot you can do with someone else's number or am I just paranoid.

I also don't have the heart to give out a wrong number and all the guys have been respectful.

I only came to Australia when I was 18 so not sure about this.

I knew this gentleman who passed. I don’t really know his family. He was my very first manager.

1. Can I still attend his funeral?
   

2. Any dress code?

   Thanks.

If I'm applying to recruitment agencies with my forklift license looking for pick packing/forklift work in warehousing, will they need me to have a car? I'm in Springvale, Victoria and I have a bike I can ride to and from work. I'm looking to work night shifts too does that help?

Regarding fair work etc. haven't been paid in a while for my work. on the books, no cash work. being ignored and contacts leaving. so I have to do something about it of course. I have no experience with this and I don't want to lose my job or something (which is obviously stupid if I don't even get paid, I'm trying to get into a new company).

just looking if anyone has experience with this, and how long would it take to be paid? I'm in nsw, thanks.

Is it dried shit? Chlamydia? Camo?

It's nearing midnight and I need to know. Asking for a friend.

My colleagues were talking about a hypothetical question today.

If there were 1000 grapes, and for each one you eat you get $50,000, but there was one in the thousand that would instantly kill you, how many would you eat, if any?

I really miss Panadeine.

Panadeine is what helped me avoid seeking treatment for an abscessed tooth for several months. There was also Nurofen plus codeine, which was also very effective, and excellent for delaying dental treatment.

Is it not always the way? All it takes is a few (very unpleasant people) who (make things worse) for everyone else.

If it was not for these people,
I would still be able to buy
opium putty and cannabis/opium tincture...

...at my local pharmacy.

What (very unpleasant people) they are!

I'm curious if there exists any prepaid mobile plan that can be stacked longer than the usual one year or 365 days.

I'm mainly interested in doing potentially 3-5 years if that exists just unlimited calls and some data.

I read that kogan has a 730 day plan but I'm wondering if even that can be stacked if anybody knows or if any other providers are doing even longer.

Only interested in prepaid plans.

Thank you.

Hope you have a great Friday.

My dad, bother and I all have had been struggling particularly bad with allergies this season, wondering if it’s wide spread or perhaps just local allergens?

Hello!

Exist in ACT a shop or private guy how is able to read and write an eMMC/BGA chip?

Hey everyone!

I’m travelling from Canada to Australia to visit my in-laws, who are both in their late 50s, and I’d love some suggestions on what to bring them from Canada! My partner’s dad recently had a heart attack, so I’m hoping to bring some thoughtful gifts to show them some love while I’m there. I was thinking of Canadian snacks, treats, little gifts, but thats the usual stuff! I’d especially love ideas for something meaningful for them, as well as anything Australians tend to love receiving from Canada.

What would you want to receive? ❤️🇨🇦🇦🇺

EDIT: i should add they also have diabetes 😅 also leave your favourite sugar free snacks!

Hi everyone! I’m back in France after a working holiday in Australia, and I can’t log in to myGov because I no longer have my Australian SIM card to receive the verification codes.
Despite several calls and attempts, nothing has worked. I was apparently told I should have sorted this out before leaving Australia…
Has anyone experienced this? Can a tax agent lodge my tax return without me having access to myGov? And what would the consequences be if I don’t lodge my return or lodge it late, given that I’d like to return to Australia in the future?

And If I need a tax agent, could you please recommend a tax agent who could help with my situation, I’d really appreciate it!
Thanks for your help 🙏

I'm a foreign tourist and have been staying in Brisbane, Australia for a couple weeks. I live far away and just amazed at the natural scenery and the city here. Something that helps me stay calm is meditation and especially outside in the perfect weather now. Would people stare at me if I use a blanket or tarp and meditate on the ground and think I'm a crazy bloke for doing this or is it all right and I'm overthinking?

I've always wondered why more Australians don't consider retiring to New Zealand. There are plenty of places with a milder climate than much of Australia, smaller populations, BEAUTIFUL scenery, friendlier people, less congestion and what seems like a more laid back lifestyle.

Obviously, NZ has its own downsides, particularly the cost of living. But wouldn't Australians who've spent decades building up their superannuation be able to live comfortably in some of NZ's smaller towns?

I'm curious what actually puts people off. Is it mainly the cost of living, being further from family, healthcare or something else?

I use to use finish, but then all the natural ones started popping up and made me freak out about what I am washing my dishes with. I tried the Koh ones but tbh they don’t get the job done. Does anyone use lucent globe? Do they actually work or is instagram trying to bamboozle me? Or does anyone have any other recommendations?

I have a bosh dishwasher if that’s of any relevance

I’m Australian and feel like I continuously run into Australian slang terms I’ve never heard before.

“Uglier than a bucket of smashed crabs.”

“You pelican” (I didn’t realize pelican could be an insult)

Etc.

What are some other ones?

Not talking about obvious slang terms like “she’ll be right mate”.

(And please include what it actually means)

Edit: I love how weird some of these are. Australia has the best and most ridiculous slang on the planet.