Was considering dining here until I saw this nonsense. A “discretionary” gratuity became “mandatory” and “standard practice in the industry”.

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The Rise of Mandatory Gratuities in the Hospitality Industry: A Closer Look at Fair Compensation Practices In recent years, the hospitality industry has seen a noticeable shift towards implementing mandatory

Peter Dutton went to headspace melton yesterday and his giant entourage removed all queer references .

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Peter Dutton Visits Headspace Melton Amid Operational Changes and Symbolic Adjustments Recently, Australian politician Peter Dutton made a visit to the Headspace youth mental health service in Melton. The visit

Australia – A nation of pushovers, too afraid to stand up or complain

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Australia’s Courage Deficit: Rebuilding a Spirit of Resolve and Standpoint In recent years, there’s been a noticeable shift in the national mindset across Australia—moving from assertiveness to complacency. Many Australians

Update: My 4 year old was curious and the Redditors of Australia showered us with kindness

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Celebrating Cross-Cultural Kindness: How a Simple Inquiry Sparked a Global Connection In an era where digital communication bridges vast geographical divides, stories of genuine kindness and curiosity continue to inspire.

Queensland is set to ban the phrase “From the river to the sea”

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Queensland Moves to Restrict Use of Controversial Phrases Under New Hate Speech Legislation In a significant development focused on hate speech legislation, Queensland is poised to prohibit the public usage

Unpopular Opinion: R U OK Day is kind of B.S.

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An Honest Perspective on R U OK? Day and Its Effectiveness In recent years, R U OK? Day has become a prominent fixture in mental health awareness campaigns, encouraging individuals

Man throws a chair towards bouncer, knocks his mate out instead

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Incident at Melbourne Nightclub: Chair Toss Leads to Unexpected Injury An unusual incident occurred outside a popular nightclub in Melbourne’s King Street, highlighting the consequences of overindulgence in alcohol. Two

Religious institutions should no longer be tax-exempt in a ‘secular’ country like Australia – agree or disagree?

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Reevaluating the Tax-Exempt Status of Religious Institutions in Australia: A Necessary Discourse in a Secular Society In recent years, the conversation surrounding the tax-exempt status of religious institutions has gained

[R U OK?] Pokies killed my friend

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The Impact of Poker Machines on Australian Communities: A Call for Reflection and Action Over the past month, a devastating incident has deeply affected my community. A close friend of

Trump Tower, what can I/we do?

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Addressing Concerns About the Proposed Trump Tower Development The prospect of constructing a tall, prominent building such as Trump Tower in our community has sparked a range of opinions among