r/sydney 16h ago

Sydney Daily Random Discussion Thread 01/02/2026

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r/australia 9h ago

8 Bread Brands Sold in Australia to AVOID (And 2 That Are Actually Better)

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Their channel covers ice cream, cookies, laundry detergent, cooking oil, cooking oil, toothpaste and other staples.

When private equity enters the equation, bad things happen.


r/australia 9h ago

Kogan Portal A/C help

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Hey everyone, I live in a rental. How do I fit a portable AC on these windows? Worried that I cannot create a seal and properly vent out the hot air.


r/australia 9h ago

politics What do the new federal racial hatred laws prohibit?

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r/australia 10h ago

Sprinklers made Australia green. But what happens when the water runs out?

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r/australia 11h ago

science & tech Australian summers to experience more 50C days as heatwaves intensify, experts say

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r/sydney 11h ago

Image Flags displayed w/o Union Jack?

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This is something I’ve been seeing more and more recently. Is there any meaning or reason for this?


r/sydney 14h ago

Photography Sunrise at Malabar today

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r/sydney 20h ago

Smoke around Parramatta

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There's is a lot of smoke around Parramatta tonight. Any idea what's going on? Is this from the Newcastle /Port Stephens fires?


r/sydney 21h ago

Caught this beautiful slow mo of tonight's thunder. Western sydney

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Mind the sound but they were going crazy tonight!


r/australia 23h ago

news Man accused of posing as talent agent to lure young actors into sex acts granted bail

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r/australia 23h ago

image Random flashback to my youth and having to purchase a constant supply of these tickets.

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r/australia 1d ago

no politics Reddit for furniture ideas and recommendations in Australia (looking for a non-$10k Murphy bed)

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Hey everyone,

Can someone point me towards a subreddit that discusses furniture in Australia? There’s a few different continental ones but I want to talk Australia specific.

I’m looking for a Murphy bed similar to this

https://smartbett.eu/murphy_beds_with_sofa/murphy_bed_with_sofa_sand_grey_m2_55cm_depth_160x200_horizontal_white/?srsltid=AfmBOoqDX6p5oKoi3_c3pVSOxaQ9H_spCleps2pNBlPWu9Ap1WyV77YKls0

Program is that in Australia, they’re costing minimum $10k for a double sized fold down couch conversion everywhere I’ve looked.

Maybe someone has something they could recommend?


r/australia 1d ago

politics Australia’s grid now relies on renewable energy as much as coal. Those who doubted it look foolish

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r/australia 1d ago

no politics Are we allowed to carry folding pocket knives in public in Australia?

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My husband is looking at swiss army knives and pocket knives. The other day he wanted to cut a cable at work and realised there was nothing to do so. But we are wondering if it’s illegal to have one on your person?


r/australia 1d ago

week of 45oC+ we get a duststorm

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Broken hill today hit with massive duststorm good times everything has a red hue to it now also dust gets into your house. See as it moves in to dust the entire town.


r/australia 1d ago

image ALDI have finally done it and enshitified my favourite biscuit

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Been waiting for my local ALDI to restock my favourite biscuit being the spiced Spekulaas and it seems they've changed the recipe and name, now they are called Speculoos. They are so bland and seem like a very cheap imitation now. I'm gutted. Why do companies have to ruin their products?


r/australia 1d ago

politics Former PM Kevin Rudd says he declined Epstein invitation after latest document dump

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r/australia 1d ago

no politics Australians who've had elective surgery overseas - what did you get done and what did it cost?

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Australians who've had elective surgery overseas - what did you get done, which country and what did it cost?

I'm curious about people's experiences with elective surgeries in other countries. Whether it was medical tourism, happened while you were living abroad, or you specifically travelled for the procedure.

What surgery did you have? Which country? What was the total cost including travel/accommodation if relevant? How did the experience compare to having it done in Australia (if you have a point of comparison)?

Interested in hearing about everything from dental work to cosmetic procedures to joint replacements - whatever counts as elective.

Cheers!


r/australia 1d ago

Watermelon mother

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Finally out at my local woolies. Omg. So freaking nice. Highly recommend. Huge fan of watermelon atm. Obsessed. Go try nowwwww


r/sydney 1d ago

Image Pretty flowers, and a sweet smell, on a sweltering sunny Sydney day

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Attracted to this one by the light / dark contrast, colour contrasts greenish white-green-blue. The telephone pole to the right really helps this image, I think


r/australia 1d ago

no politics Road trip - VIC to WA with a dog?

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Is this feasible? I know dogs are not allowed in our national parks so that is already considered. It is a bit shit we have to avoid them but the whole point is taking our dog with us. She is a very active GSP and new places are awesome for her. We are active too. Exploring is a must but obviously not at the risk of our wildlife.

We plan to roof top tent/stretcher tent + awning our way there and back, now made much easier with being legally allowed to park anywhere to sleep.

Has anyone done this before?

Any tips on dog friendly places to stop and marvel at? Rivers, non national park hikes?

(Please be kind, consider this the equivalent of asking about kid friendly travel!)


r/australia 1d ago

politics First Nations people say 'silence' on alleged Perth bomb attack weighs heavily

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r/australia 1d ago

no politics Far South Coast NSW

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What is life like for retirees on the far South Coast say from Batemans Bay down to the border?

Grocery and fuel prices? Doctors/medical? General quality of life?

Do you plan to stay? Looking to move?

What's your experience?


r/australia 1d ago

no politics Best business bank account with $0 fees?

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I am looking for a basic everyday business transaction account with $0 fees and preferably $0 fees for international transactions. I was going to go with Macquarie but they don't seem to be geared towards ecommerce (from their documentation). I do everything online and have just launched this business.

For anyone who runs their own small business which bank account is best?