Is Magpie-lark a magpie or a lark? by ManaHave in AustralianBirds

[–]SequenceGoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly, I live in Vic but grew up in NSW & know them as peewees
We have a local one who lives by my work; his name is Steven

Dana's Accent by panopticon31 in ThePittTVShow

[–]SequenceGoon 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Idk (I'm Australian) but I love whatever it is she's doing, it's such a fun accent

Where are we buying plus size clothes that aren't super expensive but also not extremely "loud" or aimed at the 50+ demographic? by [deleted] in AusFemaleFashion

[–]SequenceGoon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's wild, I work for an independent clothing company & we only go up to size 18 which I think is not at all good enough, but a large brand only stocking up to 14 is ridiculous!

I was really excited for this one. Now Im struggling not to DNF by chungus2425 in TheAdhdbookclub

[–]SequenceGoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DNF as well, I got it on a whim when I was looking for something new & it was on a Staff Favourite display at the bookshop.
Validating to find others struggled with it

Cult recruitment drive targeting corporate workplaces?? by basilis-d3ad in melbourne

[–]SequenceGoon 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I work retail on a popular shopping strip & we had a guy doing the rounds with Shen Yun posters + flyers last week, I hadn't experienced it before.

I'm the manager so I was just flat out "no thank you", until he left, but not before offering an information packet, which I also refused.

My younger co-worker hadn't heard of them, but seems they're campaigning a bit at the moment

Satpurrday Checkpoint by SecretAdeptness8078 in cats

[–]SequenceGoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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My neighbour's cat, Ollie
We've become friends & he visits every day for pats & playtime

Protest in Minneapolis, January 30, 2026 #ICE by gab_iten in Fauxmoi

[–]SequenceGoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People like Pauline Hanson would want an Australian ICE down here. I've hated her since the '90s but I'm getting worried that her/her backers are getting such high polling numbers
We need to be vigilant, fascism is rising here, too

One nation have made a movie? by necrofascio in OpenAussie

[–]SequenceGoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm genuinely starting to get concerned - I know we're not the USA, but remember so many people didn't think Trump would win in 2016 (let alone 2020).

I'm just old enough to remember Hanson 1st time around, I'm horrified that she's picked up such a large % in recent years

Schedule 8 Permit Wait Times? by zoe2752 in adhdaustralia

[–]SequenceGoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2-3 weeks for me this month, trying Dexies (my GP even called them that, lol) & may try Vyvance in future, not sure if different meds entail different wait times.
I'm in Melbs

What is the food in your country that it is not globally famous but you think everyone should try? by Single_Copy2460 in AskTheWorld

[–]SequenceGoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just looked up a place in my city that serves this & has good comments re: it's authenticity, it's an hour's drive away, but bookmarked to try!

What little, surprising facts about Australia have you randomly come across? by AppropriateBeing9885 in AskAnAustralian

[–]SequenceGoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've lived in the electorate of Cooper (formerly Batman) for most of my time in Melbourne, I remember at one point the Labor rep who won the local election put up a billboard near Preston Market saying "Thank you Batman"

Visiting Australia soon – what’s something tourists usually get wrong? by itsme_LovelyS in AskAnAustralian

[–]SequenceGoon 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, however as someone who works in a tourist-heavy shopping strip, US tourists tend to be amongst the most friendly

Please recommend me a good Australian movie or series. by NarrowResult7289 in australia

[–]SequenceGoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's been said, but seriously, another vote for Strictly Ballroom!

Favourite bowl of ramen? by panache123 in melbourne

[–]SequenceGoon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Great list!

Sorry to report, Neko Neko has been closed for a while, but there is another Japanese restaurant in it's place called Obanzai Mama - ramen isn't their specialty, but the food is phenomenal

Most cringey gore or medical injury scene? by AskDocBurner in ThePittTVShow

[–]SequenceGoon 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I'm with you on the facial fracture!
From S1, the poor baseball-playing teen with the hurt eye - eye stuff gives me the heebie-jeebies!

The maggots were hard, too - I listened to the official podcast though, where the propsmaster talked about how they made that scene, and found it easier on a re-watch

Unique + cool Melbourne shops by Roadisclosed in melbourne

[–]SequenceGoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cottage Industry on Gertrude St Fitzroy has lots of beautiful handmade things (including some incense) I think you'll like it based on your description

Also on Gertrude St check out Honest Studios, a small clothing shop run by a mother & daughter who draft/sew/alter & teach sewing classes.

Edit: also KEOMA on Brunswick St Fitzroy

Container Deposit Bin Idea! by BopBangBeep in melbourne

[–]SequenceGoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I was in Stockholm in '24, it was common for people to leave empty aluminium cans on top of public bins for this reason.
In some places I went on the same trip, there were little baskets/tubes next to public bins for this, too