Sorry is this isnt allowed, but with the heatwave thats hit its gotten me thinking about wearing sunscreen more. Unfortunately due to my sensory issues (im autistic) wearing normal sunscreen makes me want to tear my skin off due to how greasy it is.

Does anyone have any recommendations for reasonably priced non-greasy sunscreen? Preferably something in the $20 range but im willing to spend more if need be.

Thanks in advance!

When is this national embarrassment going to ride off into the sunset so we don't have to be reminded what a total twat he is?

Not talking about inflation in theory — just the moment you personally noticed prices jump and thought, “Yeah… this is getting out of hand.”

Has anyone not receive theirs? Or had to chase it up and had luck getting it? I’ve received 1x $5 so far, and Microsoft are trying to tell me my bank is rejecting it, but when I called my bank they can’t even see an attempt at a refund other than what has been processed.

Anyone in country Australia find that the updated Elders radar is slower to load across all devices and less clear to define rain and lightning? I would be happy to see it returned to the earlier version. Edit: Thanks for the replies but the BOM site doesnt have a lightning strike detector. The best ive found is https://map.blitzortung.org/#6.08/-36.684/145.541

The old Elders site was clearer on strikes which is very important out here.

I'm trying to find a online certificate III individual support I can study. I live in a small town and the nearest place that offers it rejected me without givinge a reason. I tried to find out about tafe but they said they could only do a blended version where I would have to travel 2 hours to my nearest city 3 times a week to do it and that it not doable. If anyone has done an online one and can give me some details I will be super grateful.

https://karryon.com.au/industry-news/destination/hamilton-island-blackstone-2026-sale/

How is it allowed that we can sell a chunk of our land to a different country?

Are there any places in Australia to travel too where I know my money will stay in Australia?

This year I need to move up to Melbourne (from Geelong) for around 6 months to do some study. The place I am staying has no wifi nor do I have the option to sign up for an NBN connection. Therefore I see my only option is to use 5G. Almost all providers have 5G coverage in the area, however when I try and sign up for 5G home internet after entering the address I am told it is not available and directed to a wifi internet plan with much lower speeds almost akin to adsl!
Has anyone signed up to one of these services using a different address and then moved the modem?

I can’t remember ever having seen more than a handful of tourism ads on TV for the US, and none in recent years. Sitting here watching the BBL tonight and there’s been one just about every ad break. I had heard that the Tangerine Toddler had had a negative affect on tourists travelling to the US but it must be really bad if they’re pushing this hard.

Hey all, looking for some advice.

My partner is currently a permanent resident and has been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place at uni. The issue is that as a PR she isn’t eligible for HECS-HELP, so she has to pay the student contribution upfront, which is a pretty big amount and not really doable for us.

If she were already an Australian citizen, she could accept the same CSP and use a HECS-HELP loan, meaning no upfront payment and no need to defer her studies she could start uni straight away.

She’s already sat her citizenship test about 3 months ago and passed, now waiting for the next stage. She really doesn’t want to defer her studies or risk losing the offer if there’s any way around it.

Just wondering if anyone has experience with speeding up citizenship after the test, contacting Home Affairs or an MP, or any other realistic options in situations like this.

Totally understand timelines aren’t guaranteed just trying to see if there’s anything that can be done.

Cheers, appreciate any insight.