Photos from in and around Melbourne, Australia. submitted by /u/CosmicFarter

27yo F in Australia looking to start journey of investing money… unsure where to start. Hi! I’m a 27yo F who has a steady job, earning around $1100 per week after tax. I work part time, so have the option of increasing my hours to earn more money, but I am comfortable with my work/life balance at the moment. My goals are to buy a property for my mum to live in, and to start purchasing investment properties. Ultimately, I want to be…

I went to see south & central Australia 1) Rainbow Lorekeet in Sydney 2) Sydney Opera House 3) Zebrafinches somewhere outside of Sydney 4) Downtown Melbourne 5) Koala at Healesville sanctuary (I did see lots of Koalas in the wild, but this is still my favorite picture of those fluffies) 6) somewhere northeast of Healesville 7) Eastern Grey Kangaroos (?) at Woodlands Historic Park just…

Is Social Media Loosing It’s Reach With Being Banned In America And Australia? It’s a new year with a lot of social media changes, one being TikTok potentially being banned for good in America come the 19th of January, and Australia banning anyone under sixteen on social media come the 10th of December. With these motions arising, is social media loosing it’s reach, will other countries follow suit, and as an up-and-coming…

Our trip to Australia (NSW), this winter submitted by /u/JonnyAnsco

Travelling from Australia to the Philippines with human ashes Hello, I am in desperate need of help/advice! I am travelling in a few days from Melbourne to Manila with a family members ashes in my carry-on. I have checked with the airline and this is allowed. The packaging of the ashes is suitable. I have the death certificate and the cremation certificate. Is there anything else I need? Do I need a Cons…

Perhaps a dumb question? Toronto to Australia flight Hey guys I have a question that may be silly. I’m looking for a one way flight from Toronto,Canada to Sydney, Australia. When I type in or look to book “toronto to sydney” I find a flight with one stop in Vancouver for 1502. But if I book separate tickets from Toronto to Los Angeles and then Los Angeles to Sydney I can do it for 823. Just wonder…

Scared of australia being pricey :/ A month of bagpacking expectations Hi! I’m on a break from work and wanted to get a feel of the major Australia cities and do the east coast. I have travelled extensively to parts of Europe (Croatia, Austria, Spain and Portugal) in the last couple of years Is australia generally more expensive than the four countries above? Compared to Portuga…

Australia Targets China’s Influence With Deals in Pacific Islands In separate agreements with Nauru, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, Australia is attempting to edge out China’s influence in the region.

Bringing candy into Australia I am flying to Australia for the holidays to meet my partner’s family. I found a list on the Australian border control site that said “chocolate and confectionery” can be brought in, you just have to declare it. But I then found another site about their biosafety protocol that says you have to have all sorts of documentation, along with an exten…

Recommended printing service in Perth / Australia? Hello! My partner’s family lives in Perth, WA, and they wish to have one of my photos printed to hang it on the wall. The company I use in Europe (SAAL Digital) doesn’t seem to have shops there, so we are looking for either a print shop in Perth or a printing company that will ship there. Any recommendation? Thanks 🙂 submitted by /u/fran…

Australia Signs Security and Economic Treaty With Nauru In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.

Cancelling outgoing leg of return ticket to Australia (Korean Air) I know this has been asked about before, but my situation is slightly unique. As a family of three we have return tickets booked for Australia to visit my in-laws. Sadly my wife’s mother suddenly passed away last week, so we purchased a one-way ticket for my wife to get he out there asap. My son and I will follow on the already booked tickets. S…

The Office Australia is actually really funny, I’m glad I gave it a chance What I like about it is that it does address the fact that offices are very different right now, compared to in the days of the original series and, well, pretty much every other version. So this version feels quite unique in the sense that it’s the first take on the post covid office environment within this crazy Office universe where there are…

New Zealand, Australia, or Iceland in June? I’m living in Vietnam and am debating where to go for the summer vacation. The main contenders are currently New Zealand, Australia or Iceland. I’d love some advice on why or why not to go to each place at that time of year. submitted by /u/Sarahs_Wanderland

Cool spots to layover/stop at between Japan and Australia Hello all! I’m an American currently in Japan and some friends in Melbourne invited me down to stay so I’m going to take them up on their offer and change my flight home to go visit them instead before going home. Flights there are pretty cheap so I’m mulling over stopping at some places on the way for a night or two that would be fun, but have …

Australia bans social media for under 16s Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAustralia just voted into law a social media ban for children under the age of 16. The legislation was approved by Australian lawmakers on Thursday with the aim of protecting the mental health of children online, despite opposition from tech companies who claim the rules are unworkable. The new …

Tips for Australia I’m planning a trip to Australia from January to March, starting from New England. I’m also considering visiting Hawaii and New Zealand during this time. I was wondering if anyone has tips or ideas to help make this trip more affordable. Specifically, I’d appreciate advice on the best websites to compare and book flight tickets, as well as any c…

Childish Gambino cancels Australia and New Zealand tour as recovery from surgery takes “longer than expected” submitted by /u/Edm_vanhalen1981

U.S. to face Japan, Australia in SheBelieves Cup The United States women’s national team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said.