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Hi all,

I’m hoping to start an online series recording the life stories of older Australians, I have a couple booked to do interviews over the next month in Wollongong area (my local).

The idea is simple: relaxed, respectful conversations with seniors about their childhood, work, family, migration, war, sport, marriage, community life, or anything else they feel is worth remembering.

My grandparents, born in 1937 and 1940, played a huge part in raising me. Their stories and advice shaped me, and as they have grown older and some of them have passed on, I’ve realised how much valuable history can disappear if nobody takes the time to record it.

I’d like to help preserve those stories for future generations.

I’m looking for people aged around 70+ from all backgrounds who may be comfortable sitting down for a conversation. Interviews would take about 90 minutes (ideally) and can be filmed at home, in a retirement village, community centre, or somewhere else quiet where they feel comfortable.

To make sure participation is genuinely informed and voluntary, interviewees would need to be able to understand the project and clearly consent to being recorded and having their story shared on the internet. Family members or carers are welcome to sit in if they desire.

There is no pressure to discuss anything they are not comfortable with, and participants can use their full name, first name only, or remain anonymous. Of course, there is no cost involved.

If you know someone who may be interested in your family, local area, RSL, library, or community group. Please comment on this post or send me a DM.

I’m based in the Gong, will travel anywhere and hope to get some more interviews banked before Christmas time, for the series to go live early next year.

Thanks for helping preserve the stories of the people who built our communities. And thanks to mods for allowing me to reach out to the community on their platform.

I am planning a road trip in October from Melbourne inland to Newcastle and then down the coast back to Melbourne. I will be traveling with my wife and 8 month year old and planning to camp most nights with some airbnbs and hotels along the way which have washers and dryers.

I am looking for advice for things to do along the way, be it your favourite hike, bakery, brewery ect.

Itinerary

Day 1, Tuesday

Leave Melbourne on a Tuesday and drive to Wagga Wagga via Wangaratta. Aim is to leave early ~7:30am and break up the drive as much as needed with stops along the way. Camping most likely at Oura River Campground close by

Day 2, Wednesday

Drive to Bathurst via small towns like Cowera and Junee, drive Mt Panorama, afternoon drinks at reckless camp close by most likely at flat rock campground

Day 3, Thursday

Hike around the Gardens of Stone State Conservation Area. Camp at lake Wallace

Day 4, Friday

Hike around Wollemi National Park or maybe go back to the Blue Mountains (been a few times before but Mountain Culture is there). Camp at lake Wallace again

Day 5, Saturday

Big driving day to Newcastle, its my wifes birthday that day so maybe visit a winery on the way and then a nice but early baby friendly place for dinner (open to any recco). Staying at Airbnb in Merewether, Newcastle.

Day 6, Sunday

explore Newcsatle specially the Mereweather and costal area, maybe visit the nearby Worimi park with the big sand dunes, drinks at Modus and other local breweries, staying at the Airbnb.

Day 7, Monday

Drive south and explore the area, camping at Frazor Campground (booked)

Day 8, Tuesday

Explore the area, camping at Frazor Campground (booked)

Day 9, Wednesday

Drive south and explore the area, camping at Putty beach Campground (booked)

Day 10 Thursday,

Drive to Sydney, check into Airbnb in Marrickville, drink at the amazing breweries

Day 11, Friday

Chill explore somewhere different in Sydney Maybe take baby to the zoo, visit more breweries

Day 12, Saturday

Drive south to Wollongong, explore and staying in a hotel near the cbd

Day 13, Sunday

Drive south explore local towns and the area, camping at Sunburnt Campground (booked) near Tabourie Lake

Day 14, Monday

Drive south explore local towns and the area, camping at Brou Lake Campground (booked) near Dalmeny

Day 15, Tuesday

Driving south to Tathra, staying with family

Day 16 Wednesday

Exploring local area, still staying in Tathra.

Day 17, Thursday

Driving south, exploring local towns, camping near orbost at Sailors Grave Brewing (booked)

Day 18, Friday

Drive south to Tarralgon, go to Goodland brewing, staying at hotel

Day 19

Drive home to Melbourne!

I've been trying for years to find a place to go when I need to get away from people... Mostly my mum. Since I still live with my parents (it's too expensive to move out) I need time to myself. I am adult.

I don't have any friends in NSW so I can't go meet up with them or go to their place. I also can't drive so I can only travel by bus or train.

Something inside since yes parks are nice but it's winter >-<

I hope you’ll excuse me popping in, I’m in the UK and trying to support a friend who is experiencing domestic violence.

They need to get out but have pets, specifically cats and are afraid for their safety if left behind.

They aren’t aware of any DV shelters who will accept them with pets.

They have been isolated from any support thanks to their abuser so there are no friends or family who can step in.

So, does anyone have any advice for what they can do? I suggested asking rescues if they can foster the cats temporarily but being so unfamiliar with the area I’m a bit stumped.

Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

Edit: for those downvoting replies to this, you really need to take a good hard look at yourselves and the kind of person you have become.

Do cops actually get people for running car play when you’re not suppose to? I’ve heard friends and other people run it completely fine with no trouble from cops. Some friends even say the cops don’t notice at RBT’s or when they get pulled over. I was thinking of using CarPlay on my Ps (yes I know it’s illegal) but I don’t think I’ll actually get pulled up for using it.

Hey guys,

Over 500 hectares of bush land home to many endangered species and fauna are under threat from being destroyed.

Link road Forest in Newcastle is being progressed by the government into turning what was once conservation zoning into large scale development.

I ask that you take some time out to sign this petition and help save the forest.

All the information is on the website. Thank you guys :)

By the way I am in no way self promoting or advertising anything I am just a concerned local who wants to do the right thing.

I cant remember because I was only a baby at the time however my family used to live right beside the lake and from what im hearing, they've had a lot of unexplainable traumatic experiences they couldn't rly talk to anyone about without sounding crazy so im just curious to know if we're the only ones

hi! i’m undergoing a hiring process at a new job and they’re asking for a physical copy of my passport and driver’s license to “copy onsite”

can anyone who maybe hires people and does relevant background checks tells me exactly what the process that will be undergone? will they like have a machine that checks if the id is real? why are they keeping both of these ids? where do they go and how are they used? do i have to give them?

for context this is a receptionist position and thus doesnt require a driver’s license. the passport i can understand kinda ig to prove my worker’s rights but is both rlly necessary?

thank you!

edit: thank you for everyone's replies this is very helpful :) im getting a few mixed signals though so i thought i'd just ask if anyone could clarify - is it allowed for businesses to keep a copy of my passport and driver's license? and is it also allowed for me to refuse for a copy to be made, and prefer a sighting instead?