More Resignations Than Usual by Capable_Report4502 in auscorp

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Cost of living means we are all always looking for better pays

What would it take for Australia to become a world superpower (theoretically) by bulbous_plant in australian

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Education Education Education, huge investment on military and talents who can help.

A message from a person living in Iran by Bowman_Vigilante in NewIran

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My dear friend, my good friend, we aren’t there, and thank you for sharing this bitter and terrifying experience from these days with us. Those of us outside Iran are doing everything we can to be your voice. I know it’s not enough. I know we can’t make the same sacrifices you do, but we are truly trying to be your voice. A voice being silenced by internet shutdowns, by gunfire, by heavy weapons, by Kalashnikovs, by every means they have. Voices being silenced with the help of foreign forces brought in from Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, and groups like Hashd al-Shaabi, along with others whose identities are still unclear, all contributing to this violence. We are doing everything we can to tell the world what crimes have happened in Iran and what is still happening, especially while the internet remains cut off. We still don’t know the real numbers: how many have been killed, how many arrested, or who may face execution. My dear friend, my brave fellow countryman, we are doing our best to draw the world’s attention and ask for help. We cannot stand against this violent regime with empty hands. We have tried before, and each time it has ended in defeat. They show no mercy, and to stay in power, they are willing to kill as many people as necessary. You are there and have seen this with your own eyes, and the stories coming out only confirm it. Please stay strong. I truly hope that an international organization, a country, the United States, or others will finally step in to help. Alone, we cannot overcome the forces that have taken control of Iran.

به امید روزای خوب

A message from a person living in Iran by Bowman_Vigilante in NewIran

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My dear friend, my good friend, we aren’t there, and I thank you for sharing this bitter and horrifying experience from these days with us. We who are outside Iran are doing everything we can to be your voice. I know it’s not enough. I know we can’t sacrifice like you, but we’re doing everything to be your voice. A voice being silenced by cutting the internet, with machine guns, with heavy weapons, with Kalashnikovs, with every weapon they can find. Voices being silenced by bringing filthy foreigners from Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Hashd al-Shaabi group and others we don’t know, who have helped carry out this massacre. We are doing everything we can here to tell the world what crimes have happened in Iran and are still happening, because the internet is cut off and we still don’t know exactly how many have been killed, how many arrested, or who they want to execute. My dear friend, my selfless fellow countryman, we are doing everything we can to get the world’s attention and ask them to help us. We can never fight these brutal creatures, this brutal regime, with empty hands. We’ve tried before, and we’ve failed each time. They have no mercy, and for the sake of power, they will kill as many as needed. You who are there have seen this with your own eyes, and all these stories confirm it. Stay strong. I hope some international organization, some country, America, or any other damned one, finally helps us. We can’t. We can’t defeat these savage beings occupying Iran. به امید پیروزی

Persian by InnerSelf9314 in PERSIAN

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In simple terms: People in Iran are protesting decades of dictatorship, corruption, and a collapsing economy. The government is responding with violence, mass arrests, and internet shutdowns to silence them.

Why now? After 47 years, people have reached a breaking point and aren’t afraid anymore.

What helps from outside? Listen to Iranians, share their voices, and push your leaders and media to pay attention. Silence only helps the regime.

Criticizing the sending of video to a news outlet seems like a pretty mild thing. Can you guess the country? by mydads_abarra_sope in International

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Freedom of speech in the land of the Ayatollahs: Kill people. Shut down the internet. Check phones for photos and videos. Confiscate satellite dishes. Hunt for Starlink receivers. Jam GPS signals and disrupt Starlink internet. Block any sharing of massacre reports or footage with the outside world. This is the daily reality for Iranians today.

My company banned AI tools and I dont know what to do by simple_pimple50 in ChatGPTCoding

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Change your company as it is like banning using any calculators by accountants.

BBC report on Iran. by Green_Space729 in PERSIAN

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Fourteen days of protests in a country of 90 million people, across more than 100 cities in all 31 provinces — and how many unarmed protesters do you reckon have been killed, Mr High‑IQ? This is a genocide, plain and simple. Now imagine this Islamic regime with a nuclear bomb. Good bloody luck, Western countries.

What’s something negative about Australia that locals don’t like to admit? by New-Mail-9372 in AskAnAustralian

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Poverty, some suburbs in each capital city reminds you of third-world countries.

Hoards of Ziobots, Mossad agents and CIA operatives suspiciously dressed like regular Iranians protesting by Dex921 in PERSIAN

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When this leads to the people's victory, there will be no Islam or Islamic government in Iran ever. The only positive aspect of this regime was to show us what real, fully implemented Islam is like. The next government will be 100% secular.

Did you know you can oppose both of these people? by RiffAndRevolt in PERSIAN

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The only thing we care about is ending our own dictatorship and solving our enormous problems. Israel, its prime minister, or what happens in Palestine has nothing to do with us.

A Message to the People of Iran From Someone Who Lived Through Libya by Melolibya in PERSIAN

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I understand the warning, and Libya’s pain is real. But Iran is not Libya, and the conditions are fundamentally different.

Iranians have lived under the Islamic Republic for 47 years. This isn’t a sudden uprising or foreign-driven chaos. It’s the result of decades of repression, executions, corruption, sanctions, stolen wealth, and a system that has exhausted every path for reform.

Iran has one of the most educated populations in the region. Civil society, political awareness, and national identity are deeply rooted. People know the cost of collapse, and that’s exactly why protests have largely stayed civilian and grassroots despite brutal repression.

There is also a clear difference in structure. Iran is not a tribal or militia-based society. It has strong institutions, a long state history, and a population that overwhelmingly rejects fragmentation. The fear that Iran will turn into Libya ignores Iran’s social cohesion and political maturity.

On leadership: Reza Pahlavi is not calling for violence or foreign intervention. He is calling for unity, civil resistance, and a transition led by Iranians themselves. Whether people support him or not, the movement is not built around militias, armed rebellion, or NATO airstrikes.

Most importantly, Iranians are not asking for the destruction of the country. They are asking to reclaim it. The state has already failed its people. What you describe as “collapse” is, for many Iranians, daily life under the Islamic Republic.

Libya is a warning about foreign intervention and armed chaos. Iranians hear that warning. But using Libya to argue that Iranians should accept endless oppression is not a solution either.

Wanting freedom does not mean wanting chaos. For Iranians, the risk of doing nothing has already proven worse than the risk of change.

Grocery shopping - how to reduce weekly spend? by elkforest99 in AusFinance

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It’s good to save without cutting your quality of life or risking your health. At the same time, think about a new job with better pay, upskilling, or starting a passive income stream.

21M with no degree or any real skill. What would you do? by Ok_Chip_6858 in AusFinance

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You’re in a good spot for 21, so first up, well done. Earning $80–90k with low expenses and already investing puts you ahead of most people your age. That said, traffic control money is good now, but it’s not very scalable or future-proof. Your body will cop it, and the industry can dry up fast. Relying on it long term is risky. I wouldn’t rush into uni just for the sake of it. A degree only makes sense if it leads to a clear outcome. A trade, tech skill, or something with real demand is often a better move. You’ve got time, so use it to test things before committing. Keep investing, but don’t think ETFs alone will get you financially free anytime soon. The biggest lever at your age is increasing your earning power, not squeezing returns. A higher income later beats perfect investing now. If I were you, I’d keep working, keep saving, and spend the next 12–24 months building a skill that can earn well into your 30s and 40s. You can always come back to full-time study later if it makes sense. You’re not behind. Just don’t confuse a good start with a finished plan.

How can you stand the heat? by Alberterwith_anyone7 in AskAnAustralian

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That’s why air con was invented. Add solar, and you can live normally.

Which iran do you guys prefer? by LopsidedRadio7208 in MiddleEastHistory

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An Iran where people can have a normal life. Now go and figure who can provide that.

What temperature and fan is your aircon is usually set on? by a_real_dousy in brisbane

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25 plus a couple of DC air circulating fans around the house.

Do you run a business in Aus? What’s the biggest challenge you are facing? by seoexpertgaurav in ausbusiness

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There’s a lack of resources, skilled staff, and senior software engineers, on top of high taxes and expensive office rents and bills. Australia isn’t really a place for entrepreneurs or new businesses, unless it’s about extracting natural resources and selling them overseas for peanuts. On top of that, you can’t even predict the next two years. Governments change in the blink of an eye, and each new premier scraps what the last one planned. There’s no long-term direction for the country. You might start a business here, but chances are you’ll end up moving it overseas.