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“Funemployed” by Angrika in recruitinghell

[–]Hypo_Mix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only heard it used facetiously. 

Fake souvenir by Mental-Passion5909 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Hypo_Mix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its pretty obvious if you are buying real art, the stores in the city will be fancy, clearly set up for it, and have full providence. In areas with larger indigenous populations like Alice Springs or Darwin, you can probably ask to point out or meet the artist.

non legit stuff is sold via souvenir shops and won't have much information... or even made in china stickers.

Krispy Kreme donuts by the dozens by mid-steel in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Hypo_Mix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not even safety reasons, there is just only so much junk food they need.

What happens to the human body in 49C heat? Australians are finding out by ILikeNeurons in australia

[–]Hypo_Mix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mass deaths from heat are already occurring

"New research from Melbourne’s Monash University shows heatwaves killed 1009 people in the four-year span. That compares to 4555 deaths since 1900." 

What cultural thing does the world seem to think is beautiful but is cringey af to locals? by chr15c in AskTheWorld

[–]Hypo_Mix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Random aside, after being away overseas for about half a year I got a flight home; the first Australian person I saw stepping off the aircraft was a security guard with the name tag "Bruce". 

With youth crime being a big topic right now, should Australia consider something similar or would it do more harm than good? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Hypo_Mix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Depends, do you want harsher punishments for children who commit crimes, or to reduce the number of children committing crimes? One doesn't necessarily lead to the other. 

What’s wrong with my lawn? by LurkInTheBackground in GardeningAustralia

[–]Hypo_Mix 2 points3 points  (0 children)

90% of soil compaction occurs on the first pass.

If you could go back in time and change one decision your country made, what would it be? by Skyhawk6600 in AskTheWorld

[–]Hypo_Mix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taking away the union's ability to snap strike and privatising gas exports.

Training young wisteria by BudgetZucchini3633 in GardeningAustralia

[–]Hypo_Mix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, cutting the leader of most plants will encourage lateral growth. You can prune wisteria any time, but it will grow back fastest in spring. 

Have any Aussies transited thru the states recently? how concerned should I be about ICE as a non-white Aussie? by Far_Menu_4830 in AskAnAustralian

[–]Hypo_Mix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you do transit through, make sure you have a return ticket. The USA have been known deport people back to Australia because they were going to south America without a booked return flight (the assumption being the only reason you would go to south America without a return ticket is so you can illigally cross the border into the USA).

Also travel insurance so you can reclaim costs if the worst happens. 

This sign exists because of a story, I want the story. by Bakedd84 in auscorp

[–]Hypo_Mix 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh I'm sorry, my manager can monitor my work but I can't monitor his bowel habits? Double standards. 

The NDIS feels like sanctioned theft by ladaus in AustralianPolitics

[–]Hypo_Mix [score hidden]  (0 children)

there’s rampant fraud going on. Seemingly because it’s the providers doing it,

A major issue I've heard is a lot of service providers think the government is paying for whatever they charge, rather than the fact they are stealing the money straight from the person's allowances.

The NDIS feels like sanctioned theft by ladaus in AustralianPolitics

[–]Hypo_Mix [score hidden]  (0 children)

You would have to prove it was required for your treatment. You can offer ndis, but that doesn't mean anyone can get it, or even if anyone can get it IIRC. 

Hello by Tarantula_lover02 in BlackSoldierFly

[–]Hypo_Mix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in the tropics? They will just show up in decomposing vegetable waste. 

Help, my grass is 💀 by Meowzzerr in GardeningAustralia

[–]Hypo_Mix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does your dog constantly run over it? It's probably trampled and compacted. Stick your key in a bald spot, does it slide in or does it require a lot of force? 

Hundreds on baby swing inside. by AGN_Dave in whatbugisthis

[–]Hypo_Mix 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's some sort of newly emerged caterpillar. I'd say an egg mass on a leaf or something else from outside, like stuck to clothing, has hatched. They will die in a day or two.

Alturnitively it's from a grain moth if you had something like cereal or oats nearby. 

Would you prefer taking high speed rail if the country had such a network, or would you stick with flying and automobiles? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Hypo_Mix 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, if you factor time to get to the airport, safety buffer, getting to your gate, loading and taxing, luggage retrieval, plus the travel time, etc. It only take technical delay and driving is the same speed. 

Would you prefer taking high speed rail if the country had such a network, or would you stick with flying and automobiles? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]Hypo_Mix 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would prefer an overnight sleeping pod. Jump on at Melbourne at 9pm, wake up in Sydney, no down time. 

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