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The Australia Desk

News, politics, property, and everyday life from around the country, with a Brisbane lean.

• 1. My driveway. Kangaroos have no road sense. Please read my description before you comment

  A top weekly thread from r/australia, drawing 7,016 score and 563 comments.

  r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 7,016 score · 563 comments

• 2. Am I the only one who can’t stand when Sweet Caroline is sung at events?

  A top weekly thread from r/australia, drawing 3,005 score and 706 comments.

  r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 3,005 score · 706 comments

• 3. Maccas is so expensive and has the worst quality.

  A Reddit post in r/australia with over 2,300 upvotes argues that McDonald's has become too expensive and low quality. Commenters largely agree, with many shifting to Hungry Jack's or only using app deals, and noting the upcoming discontinuation of the $7 McSmart meal.

  r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 2,351 score · 762 comments

• 4. Bloke Who Can’t Commit to Wife or Party Reckons Women Should Be Forced To Make Lifelong Commitment

  A satirical article from The Shovel mocks a politician who advocates for women to make lifelong commitments while being unable to commit to his own wife or political party. The post on r/australia sparked widespread mockery and criticism of the politician's appearance, drinking habits, and continued electoral success.

  r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 5,149 score · 193 comments

• 5. How often do you all take a sick day?

  A Reddit thread on r/AusFinance asks how often Australians take sick days, sparking over 1,000 comments. Responses range from using leave strategically for mental health to hoarding it for years.

  r/AusFinance · reddit-subreddit · 377 score · 1,046 comments

• 6. Why is Reddit so angry at people who invest in Shares and lumping us all in with Property investors?

  A Reddit user in r/AusFinance questions why the platform is hostile toward share investors and groups them with property investors. Top comments argue the sentiment is exaggerated, with several pointing to past polling failures as evidence Reddit is out of touch with real-world opinion.

  r/AusFinance · reddit-subreddit · 319 score · 885 comments

• 7. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she takes policy advice from 'friend' Gina Rinehart

  Pauline Hanson has stated she takes policy advice from billionaire Gina Rinehart, whom she described as a friend. The admission has sparked criticism online, with many accusing Hanson of being a puppet for the mining magnate.

  r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 2,258 score · 340 comments

• 8. Tony Abbott backs One Nation preference deal and says Liberals can’t just be a ‘little less woke than Labor’

  Tony Abbott has endorsed a preference deal between the Liberal Party and One Nation, arguing the Liberals cannot just be a 'little less woke than Labor.' The Guardian reports that the Liberals and Nationals are facing surging support for Pauline Hanson's party, which threatens to replace them as Australia's main conservative force.

  r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 1,039 score · 459 comments

• 9. A mathematical analysis on gains with the new CGT model

  A Reddit post on r/AusFinance provides a mathematical analysis of the new CGT model, using a $309,000 gain scenario to show a tax increase from $73,000 to $131,000 for top-bracket taxpayers. The post has sparked debate over the realism of the scenario and the chosen timeframe.

  r/AusFinance · reddit-subreddit · 218 score · 544 comments

• 10. Woolworths to offshore hundreds of corporate jobs

  A top weekly thread from r/australia, drawing 1,049 score and 375 comments.

  r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 1,049 score · 375 comments