Category: Ask an Australian

Is the Trumpet of Patriots party a joke?

Is the Trumpet of Patriots party for real? The name strikes me as a parody, yet I hear they’re actually running ads? Can someone fill me in on this from

Does the ethnic/racial term “black” refer to indigenous people in Australia?

Is the term “black” used to refer to Indigenous Australians? In the U.S. and Canada, “black” typically designates individuals of African descent. However, I’ve noticed that some Australian media (primarily

Do you think Australia really has the best coffee in the world?

Do you believe that Australia truly serves the finest coffee in the world?

For those that were alive at the time, when the Azaria Chamberlain incident happened, did you initially think “thank god I’m not that mother”? This is what I thought to myself when Madeleine McCann went missing. From that moment, life would never be the same…

For those who experienced the Azaria Chamberlain incident firsthand, did you ever find yourself thinking, “Thank goodness I’m not that mother”? I felt a similar reaction when Madeleine McCann went

So the loser woman who came to Aus and snatched baby animals from their mothers for social media deactivates all their accounts!?

It seems that the woman who came to Australia and took baby animals from their mothers for social media attention has deactivated all her accounts. Hopefully, this serves as a

Do you use toilet paper on office toilet seats?

Do you use toilet paper on office toilet seats? I think it’s safe to say that most people cover the seat in public restrooms, right? However, I’ve noticed that some

People 60+ living at home instead of aged care, why?

Title: Living at Home vs. Aged Care for Seniors: What Influences the Decision? Hello! As I approach the point where my parents may need to consider aged care, I’m grappling

Chicken salt flavoured chips/crisps?

Are there such things as chicken salt-flavored chips/crisps? If so, where can I find them? I’d go to great lengths for chicken salt! Just to clarify: I’m not looking for

What are some notable novels that Aussie students have to read in high-school for English class?

What are some significant novels that Australian high school students read for their English classes? As a Canadian, I’ve encountered books like The Hunger Games, works by Shakespeare, and Moon

MTG commander Melbourne

MTG Commander in Melbourne Hey everyone! I’m eager to get back into MTG Commander, but I’m new to Melbourne and don’t have any friends here who play. If anyone is