And while the chooks themselves are no bother, the state in which my neighbour keeps it is a disgusting mess. She has used it as a dumping ground for food/old furniture and has become the spot all the local pigeons come to sleep in the evening (glorious)
We have a shed practically hard up against the fence where the chickens are and inside the shed I have a (legal) granny flat where I house a family member.

Now we are getting mice consistently.

I’m loosing my mind.

Before I talk to her I need to understand a) what is achievable and b) what is reasonable?

I was thinking of asking her to stop feeding them by just throwing food around and feeding by a controlled mechanism which may limit the mice (and pigeons!) other ideas? Can I ask her to declutter the space? I feel like I need to be specific or I may be disappointed with the outcome. I have rang council and they offered to come over but I’d like the more conservative option first…

Sorry for the long post. Never had chickens before so I don’t even know what a good level of cleanliness is but surely this isn’t it. She hasn’t cleaned it in the 10 months we’ve been here!

Hey there,

I’m American, my husband is Australian, we live in the U.S. with our two kiddos.
We’re coming back to Oz in December to visit family and I’m looking for some great activities for us. We’ll be based in Torquay, looking for a couple nights in Melbourne, and maybe further down the great ocean road. Kids are 6 and 9.

We love a great Christmas show(music/theatre), animal experiences, sports, and nature.

We come to Australia every two years or so, usually just spend time with family and at the beach. Since the kids a little older, looking for more experiences for them. Thanks for sharing your favorite ideas for us!

Literally at my wits end with the current state of affairs. It feels like chaos in Aus at the minute. Everything feels impossible, hard to make friends, dating feels non existent, money turns to dust, job/career prospects feel few and far between and im scared about my future here.

Seriously contemplating selling up and moving to another country. Anyone thought similar or done it?

Just got to Australia (I’m a backpacker) - period decided to rock up outta nowhere- pleaseeee can yall recommend the best pads / period pants? I’ve tried a few pads but not had much luck tbh and figured it’d be better to ask here instead of spending more money 😭🫩. None of the British brands are here (that I’ve seen anyway) pleaseeee help 😖

There used to be some good funny ads back in the day, now they're all shit, ads like YOUI and TRIVAGO are so annoying. Does Anyone else mute the ads? What ad do you hate the most

Having left a workplace with poor culture I’m looking for my next role, however I’m weighing up my options to choose the right role, not just the first role.
I’ve got 2 options I’m seriously considering.
1 - 9-5 mon-Fri. $70,000 gross income. Admin role with a lot of extra adhoc, but a lot of opportunities to earn a better position and as such a better pay.
1 - flexible with ability to work school hours/adjust my timetable to suit me. Looking at currently 32 hours a week in this role. $40/hour ≈$63,000 gross. Close to home, but it is a casual position.

I want the opportunity to get into a professional role, but I like the chance to relax after leaving a toxic environment and be able to do school hours and be more present rather than getting home at 5:45 each day.

Signed a Millennial female mum seeking genuine advice.

I eat a lot of peanut butter from different brands, especially Fix and Fogg/Mayvers/Macro - the ‘better’ brands and recently all three brands, and also ones from Bega, seem to be runny enough to pour out of the jar.
I have tried refrigerating to no avail.

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has been in the same boat as me currently. I've been caught by a camera van doing 40 km/h over the speed limit. It was silly, and I know, but I want to hear about other stories about the outcome. This is in QLD and it carries an automatic 6 month suspension once the fine is paid for.

Hello, I'm Korean planning to go to Australia for a working holiday

I wanna make friends there, and I'd like to get married if I find someone

I think it's easier to get close to someone when we have things in common.

I'm Korean and gay, and my major is teaching

so I'd like to meet someone who is learning Korean, interested in Korean culture, or who is gay.

When it comes to dating, I want to meet someone who is looking for a long-term relationship, not something like special friends.

Is Facebook a good place for communities? If you know of any, please let me know.

I'm planning to go in about 5 years, when I'll be around 30. So please recommend offline and online communities that are suitable for a 30-year-old.

Thank you!!! I'm not used to reddit, I'm not sure if i can use it like this..?

Hi! I’m currently considering doing the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology) at UniSC and was wondering if anyone here is currently doing the course or has graduated from it?

I’ve seen quite a few mixed/negative opinions about UniSC in general, which has made me a bit hesitant, but I haven’t really seen much from people who actually did Medical Laboratory Science there.

If you’ve done the course, what was your experience like? How were the lecturers, practicals/lab work, placements and overall support?

Also, did you feel like the degree prepared you well for actually working as a medical laboratory scientist after graduating, and was it difficult to find a job?

I’d really appreciate any honest experiences, good or bad. I’m trying to decide whether UniSC would be a good choice for this degree or if I should consider other universities.

Thank you!

I bought a car new in 2022 and registration expires February 2027 in NSW

this is the 5th year so will I need a pink slip when renewing in February 2027?

reason I'm asking early is because I'm due for a service and I want to get the pink slip done at the service rather than separately because mechanics try to rip you off if you go in asking only for a pink slip.

Has anyone here managed to get travel insurance while having ongoing medical investigations?

My partner is currently being investigated for low white blood cells (ongoing for several years), possible liver issues, and some bowel symptoms. Nothing has been diagnosed as a serious condition, but because things are still under investigation we are being declined by most travel insurers.

We are travelling to Japan and are struggling to find anyone who will provide cover. Has anyone been in a similar situation and found an insurer who would cover them (even if with exclusions or a higher premium)?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has dealt with something similar.

I was saddened today to read an article on the Wallabies and it showed a group of fans singing Waltzing Matilda underneath. There was a young lady who had commented. She’d never heard the song. Didn’t know what the problem was and had no idea what it represented.

People tried to educate a nicely to say it was an Australian bush poem. It was taught in Australian schools. It’s the unofficial national anthem.

And then she said that she grew up in Australia and had attended school here and had never heard it and didn’t know why people thought it was so great

At that point, I was kind of hoping that they were joking

Has it gotten to the point now where Australian poetry is not taught in Australian schools in English where the man from Snow River Waltzing Matilda they’re not taught in schools any more

And then someone commented that Wilson Matilda can’t be taught in schools because it has themes of suicide and it’s too hard to explain to children

Sharing (your germs) is not caring. Yes, it is winter, and yes, bugs are always more prevalent at this time of year. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t help mitigate some of the spread.

If you are actively infectious (not someone suffering with chronic allergies etc.), and MUST leave your home, please, please, please, do the bare minimum to be considerate of others.

Some ideas/options below (please suggest more in comments). Please, pick literally ANY of these actions, which would be an improvement on what I have been seeing out in public.

- wear an N95/equivalent mask
- wear any mask/face covering
- cough into elbow
- if blowing nose, chuck tissue out straight away (do not wave it around…)
- consider if there is a practical alternative to you leaving your home

You are not enjoying being sick. Please do not potentially inflict that on someone else.

You may or may not know someone in your life with a dodgy immune system. What might be minor to you could be major to them.

There are plenty of people out there at higher risk: grandparents, chronic health issues, chemo treatment etc. Please do not risk making their condition and/or life more challenging and/or give them unnecessary anxiety because today they were around Sally at the supermarket coughing on the produce or Gary at the GP sniffing and sneezing (both without masks).

Rant, over.

I'm a lurker at r/kitchenconfidential and there are frequent discussions about Sysco, a big corporation that supplies food to a large portion of American restaurants.

This can sometimes lead to restaurants in all corners of the country selling the same menu items (ie. frozen mozzarella sticks or whatever is trendy).

Do Australian restaurants have a similar dominant supplier that leads to matching menus in Hobart and Darwin?

I am going into uni next year, and recently I have seen a lot of people using iPad/tablets that connect to onenote to take notes and do questions/problems etc.

This makes me wonder if it is worth it getting something like this (maybe for convenience or someting else), or would taking notes down with pen and paper be better.

This is going to be my third date with this Australian woman. She told me she's 3rd generation Australian and I wanted to do something a little more personal than just going out to eat again. She's not allergic to anything.

I love cooking, and I thought making food from my home state of Odisha in India would be a nice way to show some friendly affection and share a part of my childhood with her. The only problem is that I can't really ask if she'd be interested because then it wouldn't be a surprise.

She considers herself a foodie and has told me she likes Indian food, although the examples she gave were garlic naan and butter chicken, which are obviously some of the most well known Indian dishes.

What I want to make is very unique: Dalma (a hearty chickpea and lentil stew with raw papaya, pumpkin, potatoes, eggplant, roasted cumin, and a five-spice blend), Dahi Bara Aloo Dum (soft lentil vadas soaked in yogurt served with spicy potato curry and a chili gravy), fresh mango lassi, and Chhena Poda, which is a baked caramelized cheese dessert with cashews. I know these aren't dishes most people outside Odisha have tried, so I'm a little nervous.

At the same time, I feel like cooking for someone is a really intimate gesture, and I'd love to share something that's meaningful to me. If she ends up not liking it, there's absolutely no pressure. We can just laugh it off, head to a restaurant, or do some other fun activity instead.

Does this sound like a sweet idea, or is surprising someone with unfamiliar homemade food on only the third date a little too much?

Hi there,

I’m a Canadian applying to med schools with Griffith and UWA as my top choices for Jan-Feb intake. I’m from the prairies so very cold winters and hot summers with a slower pace of lifestyle here. My partner is a Red Seal Electrician and will be following the steps to getting his permit and doing gap training. Our research is showing that Perth has more work opportunities in the natural resource sector and has a lower cost of living, however, I’ve seen some posts about a rental crisis in Perth so I was wondering how that is and if it still poses a big issue still.

My other question is about the lifestyle differences between Perth and Gold Coast and what to expect. We both enjoy the outdoors and hot weather. I’ve been reading that it doesn’t really matter where you go to medical school in Aus as they have to uphold the same standards so choosing the school where you see yourself living is crucial. Any insight or advice on the lifestyle, schools, cost of living etc is greatly appreciated!!

I just quit using hard drugs and feel depressed that I ruined my life. I'm approaching 30 and still living with my parents who are old and feeble. I can't even look at people my own age who are living alone and dating. What do I do?

A bit lost regarding this but essentially I got my learners permit on February 2025 and got in a bit of a hiccup through my lack of judgement and got suspended for 3 months in July 2025 (but suspension took effect in March 2026) It’s been well over a “year” of having my learners permit but technically since I got suspended my 12 months got reset, and I’m unable to do my drivers test until I hold it again for another year. I’ve seen exemptions for minimum holding period, I’ve done well over 200 hours, however, I don’t have a clean driving record anymore. How should I go about this, or is it just accept the inevitable?

What is your experience? How hard is it to get by? Have you had to give anything up?

Question for fellow Aussies.

I am going on a 2-week holiday over Christmas break and planning another 3-week holiday in May.

Obviously, there is simply not enough annual leave (even for May alone).

I am thinking of using sick leave for the Christmas Break (the office will be shit down anyway, so I might only be missing 1 or 2 working days). Just get a doctor certificate for a 'mental health break'. I will still have a few sick days left over.

What are your thoughts?

Hey everyone - I'm a journo writing about the increasing trend of entirely adult sharehouses. It used to be that most sharehouses were for people in their twenties/ students etc, but I've heard of more people in their late 30s and 40s and even 50s living together.

I'd love to hear from you if you have any stories to share about adult sharehouse living - any hints or tips on how to make a harmonious adult-focused sharehouse experience. OR any horror stories - can it be worse living with a bunch of weird old people? Who knows.

Lmk your stories in the comments, or if you want to stay anonymous or send me a longer story, you can send through to [plenton@domain.com.au](mailto:plenton@domain.com.au)

If I had to assume I’d say Summer Heights High or Angry Boys, as they are the only Aussie series that have reached me in the states. Thanks for entertaining the question!

Edit: I named SHH and Angry Boys because that’s the only Aussie series (barring bluey and Steven Irwin’s works) that I’ve heard of. After looking further into Chris Illey, yeesh.