r/aus

> Nepal’s department of mountaineering reported 410 foreign climbers had been issued with permits to attempt to climb the Mount Everest summit in the spring season, which will end this month. The fee to climb Mount Everest is US$15,000.

> Once, diphtheria, measles, scarlet fever and whooping cough were feared diseases. But in two generations, improved living conditions, better sanitation and vaccination means these and other infectious diseases are no longer part of everyday life for most Australians. > > But as we’re seeing, those gains can be fragile. [...] Infectious diseases can re-emerge when vaccination falls, surveillance weakens, living conditions deteriorate, or public health systems lose capacity.

Beer.

we all love it, we all drink it.

black, white, asian, aboriginal, islander, tasmanian. we all drink it, we all love it

when u see a bloke with a glass of water in the pub u smack that crap out his hands and give him a coldie and proceed to scream the lyrics of whatever song the bands playing

why am i saying this? cause i’m drunk

> Australia has joined 140 other countries in passing a major United Nations resolution backing a landmark legal ruling on climate change, despite efforts by the United States, Russia and Saudi Arabia to sink it.

> Global climate models such as ACCESS began as scientific tools to study Earth’s changing climate. But they have become much more than that. These sophisticated models have become vital for policymakers who have to take critical decisions at global, national and local levels. > > [...] Now the loss of these scientists means we face the threat of losing the capability of having an Australian global climate model altogether, alongside our credibility in international climate modelling efforts.

Thinking of moving there. Adelaide has been lovely but I don’t think it’s for me.

I moved up from Melbourne three years ago. The learning curve on what's different about maintaining a home in tropical north Queensland was steeper than I expected.

the stuff nobody told me:

Your gutters need cleaning more frequently than you think, and before the wet, not after. The volume of debris that comes down in a storm is not comparable to what a temperate climate produces.

Termites are a different category of threat here. The inspection schedule that would be fine in Victoria is not fine in NQ. The same principle applies to anything wood-adjacent in the house.

Plumbing specifically: pipes in this climate have a different relationship with heat, humidity, and root intrusion. Slow drains that you'd ignore down south are worth taking more seriously here. I had a root intrusion situation that a plumber (from Tropical Coast Plumbing) explained was extremely common in older Townsville properties. The growth rate up here means tree roots find pipe joints faster.

knowing which emergency plumber covers your area and actually answers after hours is worth sorting out before you need it. I did not do this and found out the hard way during my first wet season when a downpipe failed at an unfortunate moment.

None of this is catastrophizing. It's just different from what I was used to, and I had to learn it through experience rather than being told in advance.

What do other southerners-turned-NQ-residents wish they'd known earlier about home maintenance up here?

Hi,

I have received an offer letter from UTS for this July 2026 intake.

Final offer acceptance and visa filing is in process.

Any fellow here at the same stage?

I'm high time stressing over final gs clearance and fees submission by 31st May and then thereafter visa approval.

Any tips and suggestions are welcomed.

Also in case I get through this, would love to be in connect with the people who also applied for the same intake at UTS.

THANKS!!!

> In a nation that boasts gambling as a national pastime, about three in five Australians bet at least once a year, and one in five engage in risky gambling. > > But beyond the statistics are deeply personal stories of addiction, loss and lasting harm.

> When Chris Stehbens spied an ambulance driving up and down his road with lights and sirens on during a Triple Zero (000) emergency, he was not surprised they could not find the right address. > > It was because the unnamed road, which serves about 10 properties, does not appear on any official map.

I do late shopping at Woolworths Perth Airport quite often, and I’ve noticed a large number of the staff seem to come from the same ethnic background. This isn’t meant as hate or criticism towards anyone! It not an easy job neither too flashy.

I’m genuinely curious how this happening and why more local Aussies or other groups don’t seem interested in these roles anymore. Is it because of shift timings, pay rates, or something else?

One thing I’ve always appreciated about Australia was the balanced multicultural environment where workplaces reflected many different backgrounds. I just hope Australia keeps that mix and social balance rather than becoming heavily segmented like some areas in Canada or the US. First casualty is always quality of service and products in this case.