The toilet thing originated because traditionally the toilet was an outhouse somewhere in the backyard. As it moved inside, they still preferred it to be separate from the main bathroom, likely for the reasons you described. I’m probably not alone in saying I definitely prefer my toilet seperate to my bathroom.

@katbar6066

4 ай бұрын

I agree. I find it more hygienic to have the toilet separate to the rest of the bathroom.

@mikehall3074

4 ай бұрын

Yes and it prevents splashback on your toothbrushes🤢😁

@jonesnori

4 ай бұрын

​@@mikehall3074Closing the lid before flushing greatly reduces splash back. My problem with a separate room is that there is often not a sink in it. That means I may have to touch door handles with dirty hands. I don't like it.

@katbar6066

4 ай бұрын

It is gross but I always feel yucked out cleaning my teeth anywhere near the toilet too.@@mikehall3074

@mikehall3074

4 ай бұрын

@@jonesnori you use both hands 😳

I don't know what monster was putting that much Vegemite on a piece of toast, but that was enough for a family.

@goulash75

4 ай бұрын

It was a lot, but he did have the butter to vegemite ratio correct, so no worries.

@PatTheCuttlefish

4 ай бұрын

The way he lifted the knife at the end makes me think he licked the knife too.

@johnboyd6943

4 ай бұрын

That's how much Vegemite I'd use in a year - and I have it nearly every day. Try it with the thinnest of thinnest coverings. The mistake most foreigners make is they think it's like Nutella. And once they tried it layer upon layer it put them off forever.

@neelprakash330

4 ай бұрын

One needs to put a quater teaspoon of vegemite on a slice of toast. That's all and you are in heaven.

@BareFootDuck

4 ай бұрын

​@@PatTheCuttlefish Yep! I thought the same thing.

The great thing about having a GP, is that it’s one doctor who keeps track of all your different ailments and treatments from specialists and can spot links between them and find a common cause. Often finding the source of the many seemingly separate ailments and treating that instead of multiple symptoms. It’s also helpful seeing one person who you’ve met in person multiple times who knows your health history. It makes it easier to open up about more sensitive subjects and often times results in them asking different and better questions they might not have if they didn’t have a personal rapport with the patient.

@loverlyme

3 ай бұрын

Oh how I wish that were true. I've been with the one doctor for 24 years and now when I mention a new symptom he simply says 'Don't worry about it.' He really closed most of his business down after covid and just doesn't have time to see people properly anymore. I can't seem to find another doctor in my area that I'm confident in, especially now that I'm unable to drive, very wobbly on my feet and need a walking frame to get around. But the idea of one GP over a long period of time who coordinates all your supports is still a good one.

@andrew_koala2974

3 ай бұрын

That is NO longer true as patients records are on a Government database and can be accessed by any medical practitioner and Hospital in the Country. Brazil had that System decades before AUSTRALIA adopted such a system Brazil also had a National Health Care Card long before AUSTRALIA introduced the MEDICARE Card

@acitizen.5276

3 ай бұрын

also a nice little earner for the GP's considering you need a new referral for the specialist you are already seeing every 12 months from your GP...Hmmm...why ?

@KyrstOak

2 ай бұрын

​@@andrew_koala2974 Why have you capitalized some words?

@luhole

2 ай бұрын

@@acitizen.5276 My GP bulk bills. Great guy.

I'm an Aussie and I just want to say this is the best weird things about Australia video I have seen. It was educational, informative and enjoyable. Thank you!!

@earlinelaflamme5574

2 ай бұрын

I too want to complent this lovely young lady WELL DONE!!!😁😁😁😁😁😁

@Raven.flight

2 ай бұрын

Amen to that, brother.

The bottle shops being separate from grocery stores is not to limit alcohol consumption. It’s because supermarkets employ minors, who are not legally allowed to sell alcohol. Also the customers in bottle shops are sometimes already drunk and we don’t want drunk people in grocery stores.

@Hakucho64

4 ай бұрын

The RSA rules should prevent bottle shops selling booze to people who are obviously intoxicated.

@leighreganarblaster9852

4 ай бұрын

That worng in my tjeloo and shower in dame room get your feats right

@Lilygirl283

4 ай бұрын

​@leighreganarblaster9852 are you drunk?😂

@mikehall3074

4 ай бұрын

In the late 70's Either NSW or ACT had alcohol outlet in some stores. We used to say, Just nipping down to Tarshay for some Bodashay. 😁

@mog-gyveroneill2500

4 ай бұрын

@leighreganarblaster9852 Have you just been to the offy/bottle shop??😆

You didn't mention that Australian schools also usually have swimming lessons which are often compulsory. Many drowning victims in Australia were born overseas or come from different cultures. Swimming is a huge part of Australian culture and it's really important to know how.

@livingsimplyaustralia

4 ай бұрын

That's something that didn't necessarily catch my attention, because in my country many schools have this as well (we had a pool in my school and swimming lessons were compulsory throughout primary and part of secondary school). But it is true that perhaps not all countries have that, so good point, thanks!

@roadie3124

4 ай бұрын

It's very sad. Almost every month in the summer there's a drowning where immigrants or visitors from countries where beach swimming is not part of the culture get into difficulties and drown. We try to educate them with TV adverts and multi-lingual signs at beaches, but, somehow, the message doesn't get through. If you're visiting an ocean beach, only go into the water between the flags on a patrolled beach. Learn how to handle a rip and learn how to recognise a rip.

@Prince077Aussie

3 ай бұрын

@@livingsimplyaustraliaAnother thing, my kids in Brisbane don’t take that heavy bags to school that you showed in the video. I always ask my kids that why there is nothing in your bags except 2-3 notebooks with lunchbag and water bottle.

@CovidConQuitTheCensorship

3 ай бұрын

Not in Queensland, not uncommon for teenagers to drown there. WA has a brilliant compulsory programme

@WooWoo-co4jf

3 ай бұрын

It's compulsory here in the UK too

I moved to OZ in my thirties (one of the best decisions of my life) and was surprised by many of these things as well. One I absolutely appreciate is the health system with the GP. Not only this doctor can refer you to the proper specialist, not the one you think you need, but they know your full medical history. Having a GP you trust is priceless.

Having a wheelie bag for school seems so strange to me, but I agree it’s a good idea. Especially for school kids carrying around books etc.

@ann-mariehayes9574

3 ай бұрын

my granddaughters school has both backpacks and wheelie bags available for students it depends on the childs preference

@AussieWinter

3 ай бұрын

I made my daughter use one in high school. Carrying the heavy textbooks is so bad for the back! Mine did damage when I was in high school. 😢

@davinasquirrel7672

3 ай бұрын

I wish wheelie bags were around back when I was in high school, the books were a killer. I think we only had the old style school bags with one strap, no backpacks.

@petermcculloch4933

3 ай бұрын

​@@AussieWinterYou probably wouldn't last as a brickie

@Ryanhothersall

3 ай бұрын

Shame I didn't have a wheelie bag when I was at school.

Australians don't just put their hard rubbish on the side of the road like she has said. Once every year as a general rule the local councils have a rubbish collection for large items. Residents place their rubbish outside by the side of the road for the council to collect. This is often large items that cannot be put in the weekly bin collection. People often throw out, chairs, lounge suites and tables, fridges and other large items. They are placed outside a few days before the council is due to collect them. Often some people will drive around and take good things before the council arrives. They will fix these good things and sell them. Basically, Australians don't just throw things on the sides of the road. These are arranged yearly council rubbish collections.

@smackhead

4 ай бұрын

Once a year is not a 'general rule'. Where do you live? In WA it's 4 times a year but many council have 'verge valet' where you ring them up and get them to come and pick your stuff up (at anytime.. just book it and doable online as well).

@bpw8139

4 ай бұрын

@@smackhead You are probably correct. However that is not really the point. The point I am making is that Australians do not just dump rubbish out on the road for no reason. They put it there for councils to collect it during organised rubbish collections periods, which like you have said may be yearly or 2, 3 or even 4 times a year. They are council organised so they will vary all across Australia depending on which of the few hundred or thousand council areas a person lives in. In my area on the east coast it is just once a year.

@gold4leaf

4 ай бұрын

@@bpw8139 you and @smackhead are both correct , some council have predetermined dates for collection per year , others you can book at any time. My council here in NSW allows us 6 bookings a year and if we book on Sunday they pick up Tuesday

@pauldobson2529

4 ай бұрын

I once put an old fridge out for hard rubbish, and by law, we have to remove the door first (for kids' safety - they get in and can't get out, and suffocate). Went back in to get the door and by the time that hit the nature strip (grass verge), the main fridge had already gone. Also put out an old TV, and on the next trip out, an old guy was asking if I had the remote for the TV. I live in provincial Victoria, and we don't have a periodic hard rubbish collection - we have to go to a Transfer Station (landfill, tip) and pay to dump stuff.

@Whoever68

3 ай бұрын

There is a council in the Sydney area where it’s residents can have 12 council cleanups a year. This reduces illegal dumping of hard rubbish which costs councils a lot more to collect and remove.

Most Aussies don't store Vegemite in the fridge, all it does is make it difficult to spread

@stephanieyee9784

3 ай бұрын

True. Vegemite lives in the cupboard.

@Jellibox

3 ай бұрын

Not sure this is as universal as you think. WTFAQ on abc did a segment on it that is pretty funny.

@AussieWinter

3 ай бұрын

​@stephanieyee9784 mine used to live in the cupboard, until my sister told me she got weevils in hers! 🤢

@ColetteNicoll

3 ай бұрын

​@@AussieWinterhow do you get weevils in a wet product? If you put all your dry pantry products in the freezer for a minimum 1day,when you bring it home - you'll never ever have weevils

@MKA63

3 ай бұрын

@@AussieWinter I'm calling BS on that one. You could store that stuff in the cupboard for 100 years and it would be fine.

We also have compulsory swimming lessons in most schools & if we have a home pool it must be fully fenced. These measures have saved thousands of lives, mostly children, since being introduced, in the 1970s ☺️ when I see home pools overseas I never see a fence 😓

@mbuhtz

3 ай бұрын

In the US, at least California and Massachusetts require fences around swimming pools, with locking gates. (This kind of law is probably at the state level)

@plasmo942

2 ай бұрын

Geez the ‘shut the gate, teach your kids to swim it’s great and learn how to resuscitate’ ‘kids alive do the five’ is something else ingrained in my brain.

@SJ-ty5vx

2 ай бұрын

​@mbuhtz I believe the fence law only requires there is a fence to prevent other properties from accessing the pool. Which means people fence the entire yard, not just the pool. Small children living in those homes can easily walk up to and into the pool without any barrier, because the fenced area is the entire property.

As an Aussie, I too am fascinated by our native animals. They never cease to make me pause, admire and care for all of them feathers fur and fin.

@ImNotFine44

2 ай бұрын

They never cease to piss me off. Especially magpies. Dont know why they’re a protected species, they seem to protect themselves just fine and then some. I should be the one protected from them!

I'm an Aussie and I STILL get excited when I see a kangaroo in the wild, and I love all our amazing birds too. It's such a thrill when you see one of the less common ones like a Crimson Rosella or Eastern Rosella or King Parrot.

@bradwilliams1691

4 ай бұрын

When it comes to the King Parrot, try holding some sunflower seeds or bread in your hand - you'll find yourself covered in them. My wife and I own a cabin in the Victorian high country and we're hand feeding them all the time.

@andersonomo597

4 ай бұрын

OH how I wish! I'm here in suburban Sydney, blessed to live overlooking a golf course which is connected to a reserve and the King Parrots are a fairly rare sight. We've been here 23 years so I'm so happy that they are still around, along with the occasional Crimson Rosellas and Eastern Rosellas. We've got a birdbath, so I might try putting seeds there, so thanks for the input! @@bradwilliams1691

@kay5667

4 ай бұрын

So do I, it’s the best feeling seeing the Roos in paddocks ALIVE instead of dead on the side of the road.

@stephanieyee9784

3 ай бұрын

Ditto. I still get a smile on my dial when I see a kookaburra! Seeing a kangaroo is gold.

@VickieSaunders123

3 ай бұрын

We’ve been getting heaps of King Parrots, Crimson Rosellas and Rainbow Lorikeets. We even have a mating pair of Bower Birds. But I’m still holding out for the local Kookaburra to grace us with his presence.

It is better to have the toilet separate. You should NEVER have the toothbrush in the same room as your toilet. Plus, if someone wants to take a long bubble bath… others can still go to the loo.

@kayew79

3 ай бұрын

You know toilets have lids for a good reason... just saying 😁

@aussieragdoll4840

3 ай бұрын

@@kayew79 Yes, -I- know. But there are many people (especially males) don’t do it. Better to keep the storage of tooth brushes out of the same space as the toilet. Having a separate toilets from the bathroom is a good idea. For many reasons, toothbrushes being just one of them.

@stuffthatijustsay5523

3 ай бұрын

@kayew79 You still have all that turd air hovering around, gaseous poo particles are attaching themselves to every bristle of your brush while nature takes its course

@hebdenmags

3 ай бұрын

But a hand-wash basin by the loo should be a MUST

@jramsey9690

3 ай бұрын

You know, for hundreds of years toilets were in the same room as the sink and tub. I have never heard of massive death or sickness because toilets were in the same room. I too prefer that the toilet/bidet be in a water closet closed off area, but jeez, this is crazy paranoid.

Your comment regarding how safe it is to go see an Aussie Rukes match, compared to going to see a soccer match, made me proud to be an Aussie. Thank you for pointing that out 🙂

@BeLEEve13

10 күн бұрын

The photos you show of everyone running around the field are after the game has ended and the spectators are allowed on the field.

I was born in Australia and live on a property and even though i have a resident mob of roos on my property i still get excited everytime I see them. I love how unique all our wildlife is

When trying Vegemite for the 1st time, spread it VERY lightly on your buttered toast. It's also good as a flavoring in stews/soups with red meat

@darrylblanch8463

4 ай бұрын

Also gotta add, it works great in many vegetarian & vegan meals & soups/stews

@resourcedragon

3 ай бұрын

Is also really good as one of the sides that is served with rice porridge.

@GeoffCB

3 ай бұрын

I add it thickly spreaded on toast with no butter! Also on Saos like that!

@osier769

3 ай бұрын

Yeah it's pretty handy for soups and stews. Usually cook Asian meals, if disaster strikes and I'm out of Soy Sauce, it's not a bad substitute.

@faodail3913

2 ай бұрын

Toss your Vegemite for Marmite, it's way better.

In Australia a grocery store needs to have a licence to sell alcohol, this also means they have to hire only workers who are 18 years or over. To compensate for this, most grocery stores separate their liquor into a separate store to one side, this store often has a separate name too, but is owned by the grocery store

@jonesnori

4 ай бұрын

Some locations in the U.S. get around this by having "no alcohol" checkout lanes, where junior cashiers are allowed to work. It depends on state law.

@resourcedragon

3 ай бұрын

It does vary a bit state by state in Australia. As you say, very often the bottle shop is adjacent to the supermarket but I think I've seen film of supermarkets in Victoria with alcohol sections. Now I'm beginning to doubt myself and I'm wondering if I'm thinking about something I've seen overseas... And if they're worried about the age of the sales assistants, at least in Australia that's a bit inconsistent. You are only allowed to smoke tobacco (which is sold in supermarkets, albeit in a hidden-away fashion) if you are over 18, so there's one product that is age restricted being sold in a regular supermarket, whereas another product is not.

@direwolf4849

3 ай бұрын

Aldi sells alcohol in store

@garfishsmith9037

3 ай бұрын

@@direwolf4849 yep, which is one of the reasons I shop at Aldi!

@smokescreen2146

3 ай бұрын

Do those under 18 really need to work? Why not give the job to someone that has to pay bills.

Yes, Vegemite has always been a light spread across the toast, The heavy spread is often used as a practical joke for people that have never tried it. I was born and still live in Australia and I still love seeing our wild life. Once when I was out gold detecting, paying attention only to the ground in front of me, When a large rock that i was standing next to, got up and hopped away. Scared the daylights out of me, id come across a snoozing Roo and disturbed its slumber. I hope you enjoy your time here, Cheers!

@7thlittleleopard7

2 ай бұрын

A fair few people I know prefer a heavy spread or - god forbid - mixing it with other spreads. My mum's ex (ex for other reasons, not this, though I wouldn't blame her for breaking up with him over this travesty, tbh) liked it with tomato sauce, peanut butter and ... sardines. Yeahhhh. No thanks. In comparison, my brother's enjoyment of it slathered on is pretty tame and normal. XD

As an Aussie, we love our uniqueness. Best country and that's why we have so many migrants wanting the same. Happy Australia Day 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

@cececece5459

2 ай бұрын

I disagree with best country. Nz, UK,etc are great countries.

@jeweloftheisle498

2 ай бұрын

Did you know it’s very expensive to migrate here. I knew a British couple it cost them thousands and thousands plus they had to have a sponsor put up five grand at the time. And also have their own pension money. I guess it’s different if your seeking asylum.

@hereandthere6001

2 ай бұрын

@@cececece5459 New Zealand yes.

Interesting fact, Vegemite was invented by I think, an Australian chemist, as a vitamin b12 supplement especially for children growing up to counteract deficiency and related diseases that were evident in the 1920s. Widespread Vitamin supplements, in the form of tablets, only became common in the latter part of the 20th century .

@maniacalmoz

4 ай бұрын

I think the fact that it has B vitamins was just a lucky coincidence. During WW1, food (and everything else) was rationed and then after the war, the world suffered the great depression. The brewer's yeast was a waste product from the manufacture of beer, so Vegemite was made to eliminate the waste. "Waste not, want not"

@tpwonder99

3 ай бұрын

And it had to use the waste products from beer!

@CraigSNZ

3 ай бұрын

Brewers yeast was considered a good source of vitamin B12 for vegetarians but fresh brewers yeast contains no B12. B12 only comes from the bacteria that infects the brewers yeast.

@Suicune-oz4ou

3 ай бұрын

Milo was also originally invented to combat mineral deficiencies in children during the great depression.

@xxkissmeketutxx

3 ай бұрын

I'm 43yr old Sydney born & bred. I didn't know that about vegemite and milo, cheers for sharing

Great video, but as an Aussie school teacher I can tell you that those big pack packs kids wear to school usually only have a lunchbox, drink bottle and maybe 1 book inside. Usually very light. Especially for the little kids 😃

@janmeyer3129

3 ай бұрын

Apart from which - weight bearing in early years encourages calcium deposition in bones which protects against osteoporosis later in life

@tpwonder99

3 ай бұрын

Maybe togs and towel, or library books. That’s all.

@isthatrubble

3 ай бұрын

my guess is it's more like: lunchbox, water, one book, two or three exercise books, spare clothes (hat, jumper etc) and either a laptop/tablet or at least one textbook, depending on what kind of school it is. in the early 2010s when I was in high school, my bag weighed 15-20kg every day, and even once we got laptops and most of our textbooks were digital, the laptop and charger weighed as much as a textbook so it didn't bring the weight down that much!

@stephanieyee9784

3 ай бұрын

They should not have to carry those silly backpacks at all if it's mostly empty. It's ridiculous.

@isthatrubble

3 ай бұрын

@@stephanieyee9784 they're not empty, a modern lunchbox takes up a surprising amount of space. it's also supposed to save the parents money, to only have to buy one backpack for the whole 7 years of primary school, instead of a small one for the first 3 years and a big one for the last 4 years.

About the backpacks, from what I've seen, they're designed big so kids can grow into them and still use them in older year levels. Parents dont want to keep buying schoolbags and I used the same one nearly all of Primary school and even into the start of Secondary. I remember when there was a real focus on school students and backpack issues. Schools, media and everything went all into showing how the design of the backpacks are made to protect students spines by balancing the weight, but the main issue was how they were worn. (I remember so many skits about it) School and my parents drilled into me ✨the✨ways✨of✨wearing✨the✨schoolbag✨ To wear both straps on my shoulders; that the straps shouldn't be long enough so that the bag sags; that I should lean at a 45-degree angle when standing; and my bag should be not more than 10% of my body weight... that last part I didn't stick to as I went further into highschool. Also little kids carry literally nothing in there. My kid brother has his lunchbox, bottle, hat, pieces of lunchtime tanbark currency and a couple paper crafts he did during the day. When I was in my final year of school he would pick my bag up and say I'm carrying bricks. Then he would put his bag on his back and joke that his bag wasn't there and didn't exist at all. He was in Year 5 at the time. Now I'm in uni where I believe my computer bag will give me back problems and I miss the functionality of schoolbags :( 😿

@Jellibox

3 ай бұрын

omg the tanbark currency, that's gold.

@AussieWinter

3 ай бұрын

My boys from about grades 3 - 6 have had extremely heavy bags. In fact, they can't fit everything into their (uniform) backpacks, so they carry another bag of items. Is this the norm? Probably not. They just HAVE to carry drawing stuff & other bits & pieces with them just in case they get bored! 🤦‍♀️

@drakkondarkblood6638

3 ай бұрын

@@AussieWinter I don't know about other schools, but at my kids primary school all they had in their bags for 3 - 6 was ipad, lunch box, drink bottle, hat, reader bag & I put sun screen in as well. Everything else was left at school in their lockers. Only time they carried another bag was for swimming and sometimes their library bag if they borrowed a big book lol.

@AussieWinter

3 ай бұрын

@drakkondarkblood6638 -so lucky to have lockers in primary school, I've never heard of any schools doing that. It would be a messy nightmare with my kids, though.

@drakkondarkblood6638

3 ай бұрын

@@AussieWinterheheh yeah it's really good, they're not lockers like you have in secondary school, it's more shelving, the shelving that have individual squares with a tub in each square for a kid, but works great.

One of the biggest changes I have seen in my life (I am 38, and grew up in Australia) is the decline in our drinking culture. Twenty years ago, young people went out and got so drunk. Really, really drunk. Very similar to the UK. However, it has changed a lot now. Of course a lot of people still go out, but it is nothing like it was. Young people are quite sensible now. Something that might interest you, I have been learning Russian for about a decade now, and one of the most popular channels on Russian-language KZread is a Russian woman who lives in Sydney and goes around collecting stuff from hard rubbish. She takes her camera and documents everything she finds. The Russians in the comments think we throw away stuff that is better than they can afford and really cannot believe it. She often finds really good stuff. When I was at university, I lived in a share-house and we got our couch from the side of the road :D

@jesmondsaunders7746

3 ай бұрын

Often, the stuff is put out with the hope someone will take it and put it to good use - Instead of it going to the tip. If you get partnered up and have to combine houses, something has to give.

The backpacks are especially designed to balance the weight and protect their spines, but a lot of kids don’t put them on and just lug them around by one strap! The younger kids often wear them properly because their parents put them on before they leave home.

@user-kq8if3ud5e

4 ай бұрын

The use of big backpacks and young children is stupid.

@Jeni10

4 ай бұрын

@@user-kq8if3ud5e Young kids don’t need to carry much so they’re not the issue. When I was in school, we had Globite school cases that were solid and of suitable size.

@SoloGamingZA

4 ай бұрын

@@user-kq8if3ud5e As A South African we also use Backpacks but they only tend to become big and heavy in High School though, not all schools have lockers and those that do have lockers the kids have to rent them from the schools. It just took a bit of proper planning on what subjects to pack for for that particular day. I always chose backpacks that had multiple dividers inside not like the backpacks that looks like a laptop backpack. The dividers allowed me to arrange my books as per the day schedule so I never really had to consult my daily time tab le to see what classes I had for the day. The only Subject that had multiple big files was the days when I had Art History as that was 3 file binders full of paperwork, the other two subjects with big files were History and Biblical Study History(I was a bit of a history nerd when was younger so all my studies had to do with history) Yet today I work in retail do some 3D modeling and lifelong PC GAMER. But yeah as a young child a big backpack was least of my worries up untill high school

@mikehall3074

4 ай бұрын

You can run a lot faster, as is so often Necessary, than you can with a suitcase on wheels.😁🙃

@SoloGamingZA

4 ай бұрын

@@mikehall3074 Very much true lol

Well if people slather it on like peanut butter as shown in the video they deserve everything they get if they put all of that in their mouth. That would be like pouring a glass of soy sauce and drinking it. Soy sauce is good, when used properly and so is Vegemite.

@Jonesy1701

3 ай бұрын

I know, like they just slather it all on like it's nutella. Even when I've said only a small amount, they still just pile it on.

@osier769

3 ай бұрын

Love it on thick, within reason, slightly less than in the video. In saying that, I also will 'eat' it with a spoon, but it's more like letting it dissolve, happens rather quickly. I cook a lot of Asian meals, Soy Sauce is kindle of a staple for me (funnily, vegemite is a good substitute if disaster strikes), the saltiness doesn't really get to me.

@Toby-Wan_Kenobi

3 ай бұрын

Exactly! It's not Nutella, don't assume it's gonna be like it!

@chriswaight2762

3 ай бұрын

Put as much or as little as you like. I hate the way the Vegemite police say what quantity should be used. There are NO rules

@UteChewb

2 ай бұрын

I started liking vegemite late. Used just a thin spread, then needed more, and more, and more. Now I can lay it on like nutella and think it is great. Also have to tell you about my youngest son. When he was about 18 months old he liked vegemite so much that a 1 kg jar would only last a month, and sometimes we would catch him walking around with the open jar under one arm (18 months old remember) and a teaspoon in the other eating it straight. Sent shivers down my spine, but he *never* got sick.

I recently visited my daughter and her family in the suburbs of Newcastle. I like the separate toilet but wish they also had a small sink in that room too. I love the outdoorsy culture. I brought home some Vegemite and am trying to like it lol. The beaches are amazing and I admire the family values. I think it's great that my three Aussie grandkids have to wear sunhats. I left a piece of my heart there in Australia.♥

@bunyipdragon9499

2 ай бұрын

Modern new builds in the last few years do have a small sink in the toilet area - for selling purposes its called a 1/2 bath (bathroom).

I am born and raised Aussie who will always call Australia home. I love all things Aussie; our weather, things, especially our unique, colourful, loud and sometimes weird and often deadly wildlife. We live in a NSW Central West country town, and have the pleasure of Crimson and Eastern Rosellas, King and Superb parrots, Galahs, Corellas, Sulphur Crested Cockatoos, kookaburras, various finches, Blue Wrens, Willy Wagtails, Magpie Larks (Peewees), Magpies, Wattle Birds, and hawkes - to name a few of the birds. We also get occasional roos, wallabies, hares, foxes and brown snakes.

This was interesting because I learned about Australia and Argentina. GPs, separate toilets and alcohol sold in separate shops are all common here in South Africa too. I've never seen a child with a wheel-bag, but it makes so much sense.

@vanessagoddess1

3 ай бұрын

the bag is not quite correct - they are for high school / teenagers. Primary school kids bags are very light weight and usually only contain a lunchbox, drink bottle, a hat and maybe a book that they are practising to read at home

@mostlymotiongraphics2134

3 ай бұрын

@@vanessagoddess1 That's what I remember from when I was little. I live across the road from a primary school in Cape Town. I don't usually pay attention to the children (apart from driving safely!) but I'll have a look at whether they all have the same kinds of bags and what they are. I assume with wealthier schools becoming more digital, there should be less to carry around in general. The worst was at uni having to carry textbooks that shouldn't be legal to have to pick up, nevermind lug between classes!

@pietrobroughan960

3 ай бұрын

there is alcohol sold at supermarkets.we buy some grog from Aldis

@brianlee5702

3 ай бұрын

@@pietrobroughan960 Depends which state you're in.

Vegemite in the fridge? Never heard of that in my life! My Vegemite is always in the pantry, no problems.

@livingsimplyaustralia

4 ай бұрын

We've been putting in the fridge all this time...but I think you are right. Just googled it, and apparently, it does go in the pantry!

@michellemicallef3250

4 ай бұрын

Read the label. It says keep in fridge

@Jeni10

4 ай бұрын

@@michellemicallef3250 Well my Vegemite label says “Store in a cool dry place.” Here’s a quote from the Vegemite website FAQ: How do I store VEGEMITE? VEGEMITE is a shelf stable product and once opened can be stored in the cupboard or pantry right up until the best before date.

@peterhoz

4 ай бұрын

Never used the fridge for it. Similarly tomato / BBQ sauce. Just in the pantry out of the heat. Same with eggs cos, unlike the US, we don't wash them so their natural shell and membrane does the job. On the rare occasions I buy eggs from Woolies/Coles (and not Aldi) I do use the fridge cos they have and I don't want the condensation weakening the membrane.

@gwaeron8630

4 ай бұрын

The label says fridge. Same with all condiments. Growing up we kept them in the pantry but pretty sure that was wrong, no issues though.

I’m Australian and I agree with you about the school bags. To be honest, I think for the little ones, it’s mainly to fit in the monster lunchboxes they have nowadays. A lot of them are in the form of a cooler bag and they take up a lot of space. They certainly don’t get enough homework to warrant it. As for the toilets, that applies to older buildings. Buildings built from the 1980’s onward are likely to have a toilet like you described but also another one in the bathroom.

You can go directly to a specialist in Australia, but if you do you'll be footing the entire bill. To get rebates you need a referral from a GP.

@ntal5859

3 ай бұрын

No the specialist legally cannot see you without a referral....you are talking out your arse.

@thisnthat3530

3 ай бұрын

@@ntal5859 Absolute rubbish. A simple google of "see specialist in australia no referral" will show it is your arse being talked out of by you.

@MA-nm2tv

3 ай бұрын

​@thisnthat3530 you have to go to your G.P. for a referral to a specialist. You just can't go to a specialist doctor.

@australianbloke3934

3 ай бұрын

No, you cannot go directly to a specialist. The first question you will be asked if you ring a specialist to make an appointment will be to ensure that you have a referral and to remind you that you must bring it with you when you arrive for your appointment. You will also be asked to arrive about 15 mins early for your first visit to fill out a few pages of information about your current medication, medical history etc.

If nobody else already said it, "Nipper" is old slang for a child, I think it comes from "Ankle biters" which is also slang for children.

@MKA63

3 ай бұрын

Yeah, but it's also a pre-training system for our revered Life Savers

@user-bm8cl6mc9o

3 ай бұрын

Screen scratchers and curtain climbers as well!

@dkhan4180

15 күн бұрын

Or Grommets

Your opinion about the heavy school bags is also what us mums are concerned about too. Schools don't supply lockers.

@leglessinoz

4 ай бұрын

Backpacks if worn properly distribute the weight across several areas especially the hips.

@randomplayer6461

3 ай бұрын

I had lockers when i went to school

@CocoWalsh-ph7io

3 ай бұрын

Some high schools have locker’s but it’s $50 each term

@stephanieyee9784

3 ай бұрын

We had lockers in high school and they were free. Back in those days we carried "ports" or briefcases to school as backpacks were only for the hikers and the Armed Forces. No small child should have to lug those heavy backpacks around. Especially Primary and Infants school kids. They don't have a lot of big school tomes just their exercise books, pencil cases, rulers and lunch boxes. Oh sorry, and their laptops or whatever.

@sexy_koala_juice

3 ай бұрын

My high school had lockers. And in primary school there's not really anything valuable in your bag anyway (at least when i was there 10-15 years ago)

My son lived in a share house (Brisbane) with a German. Their refrigerator broke down and the German student looked up the Council website to see where the next hard rubbish collection was. They went to the suburb and scored 2 small refrigerators that worked.

@marvindebot3264

2 ай бұрын

German efficiency at it's best :D

I'm fairly new to Australia. This was a fascinating perspective. Thank you for making this video.

Another thing that many visitors to Australia find surprising is the number of volunteers we have, especially in the fire and emergency services area.

@splashpit

3 ай бұрын

Who volunteered that information

@MichaelPowellAus

3 ай бұрын

@@splashpit I see what you did there🙂 As an emergency service volunteer myself, I often encounter new Australians and visitors who are astounded by how much we rely on volunteers.

@Exalted_in_Venus

3 ай бұрын

Volunteering for community events, schools, charity and, yes especially emergency services! I think it's a great part of Australian culture, mateship.

@allancowley2254

3 ай бұрын

Totally agree - people volunteer for the most dangerous jobs - CFA, State Emergency Services, Life Savers - they deserve a lot of respect.

@brianlee5702

3 ай бұрын

@@allancowley2254 Some of us can't do the dangerous jobs anymore so we volunteer at schools, hospitals etc.

You cracked me up with the "Lemon Face" comment on Vegemite. FYI you can buy alcohol in supermarkets in Canberra where I live. The separate bottle shops is not to limit consumption but it can't be sold by minors under 18 so cannot be taken through the checkout where Woolies and Coles employ juniors.

@zanhoven3838

4 ай бұрын

Same in NSW

A small correction- GPs are specialists in general practice. They have the post nominal of FRACGP. Some GPs are specialist trainees similar to other specialist trainees.

@matthewnirenberg

2 ай бұрын

Rubbish. GP's are just that - GP's, there is no such thing as "specialist in General Practice" - you're literally making things up. Very few, if any are specialists. A specialist earns a heap more than a GP and thus wouldn't waste their time working as a GP for less money. All specialists are qualified as GP's as that's how they start before specialising.

@juliewoodman2439

Ай бұрын

​@@matthewnirenberg: My GP 😊is a specialist in skin disease, geriatrics and something else I can't 😢remember. Most of the other docs in the practice have some form of extra training. He also does minor surgeries in the surgery Really convenient.

My grandson is 6 and his school bag is huge and heavy thank you for sharing that info on posture problems ❤

Liquor laws are not federally controlled, they vary from state to state. For instance in NSW, Costco sell liquor in a separate section of the store, but in ACT the alcohol is inside the grocery section. Some states in the US have similar laws.

@leglessinoz

4 ай бұрын

And there is no alcohol sold at all in supermarkets in Qld

@andrew_koala2974

3 ай бұрын

COSTCO not Costco Learn to pay attention to detail Make sure the brain sees exactly what the eyes are looking at. and learn that all CORPORATE Legal names are always written in the ALL CAPS iteration Only a living soul has the name in Mixed Case Letters. That being ' The given name ' - Given by the parents -- and a Family Name that associates one with the particular family. The Given Name and Family Name is NOT the same as the FIRST NAME LAST NAME/SURNAME [ They sound the same but are NOT Legally the same ] Now for your homework write an essay explaining the difference - and the Legal reasoning behind it. The Laws date back to the year 1302 - and were codified into WESTMINSTER Law in 1666 - during the False Flag Attack that was the Great Fire of London. Note that all the Laws were written in French and pure Latin.

@lesflynn4455

2 ай бұрын

In the ACT, all Coles and Woolies have stopped selling grog in the main section. Aldi, Supabarn and small, suburban supermarkets like IGA still do it, but the 2 main grocery chains have their separate Liquorland and BWS chains for every shop. They all stopped doing this about five years ago. Maybe they were losing too much stock via theft, or it looked a bit cheap selling nice wine on a big supermarket shelf? I don't know, I'm making guesses, probably wrong ones.

@juliewoodman2439

Ай бұрын

​@@andrew_koala2974: nitpicking. Who cares?

When I was in Prep school we had “No hat no play.” In Secondary School we each had a locker. The books you weren’t using would go in the locker and you could swap your books around during the school day depending on what subjects you had.

@chrisbehn4116

4 ай бұрын

My primary school introduced no hat no sun rule around 1989/90.

@mikehall3074

4 ай бұрын

My school still hadn't let go of the belief that Left Handed children, were to be made unable to use their Left Hands. We were made to sit in the Sun for any reason. Definitely no hats🤗😁

@djgrant8761

4 ай бұрын

@@mikehall3074 One of my mother’s cousins was born left handed. When at school they would tie his left hand to the back of the chair so he had to write right handed. In the end he could write both right and left. When he played cricket he would bowl right handed but batted left handed and when he played golf he played left handed.

@originalsusser

4 ай бұрын

During PE, not sports day, when I was in high school class team sports were played shirts vs skins. Could you imagine that today 😮

@AussieBeautyMaven1987

4 ай бұрын

Sorry to say, most schools do not have lockers - well not the public ones when I went to school. I'm almost 37 now. Unless its changed, its always been bags..

I really appreciate watching your videos.. it is really informative for someone planning to move to Australia... hoping that I could use this info in future

I’m an Aussie… this was a great video on what it is like for other cultures to live in our country… so well put together 👌🏻🇦🇺

Many modern family homes have a toilet in the ensuite bathroom as well as another separate toilet, and another main bathroom without a toilet. So what she is describing is probably the norm only for older houses or apartments.

@LilaBear

Ай бұрын

Huh? You've just described exactly what she described. A bathroom with no toilet, and a separate toilet. Simply with the addition of a second toilet in an ensuite.

I'm half English and half Australian so when asked if I prefer Vegemite or Marmite my answer is yes.

@EddyWoon

3 ай бұрын

Great answer! I would also include Bovril and Promite into the list as well. My first 12 years was in South East Asia and they had Bovril but not vegemite nor Marmite. So in my initial months of schooling in Australia, the school mates were happily swapping their vegemite sanwiches (and other lunch iems) with me and they warned me about the flavour profile of vegemite. I assured them that I am very familiar with it and had not problems with it

@jonw1986

3 ай бұрын

@@EddyWoon haha born and raised Aussie here ... prefer Promite myself.

@francescathomas3502

3 ай бұрын

I grew up eating Vegemite on my toast as a child. I found that Marmite was more "sour" or more "bitter" than Vegemite. I prefer Vegemite because it is "Sweeter" than Marmite, if you can make that comparison.

@annoyedaussie3942

2 ай бұрын

Marmite is sweet and salty have jam if you want a sweet spread. Vegemite is just salty.

This video, was in my recommendations, so naturally i watched. Yeah that was a cool video, and i must say some of the clearest audio i have heard in years. That's a great microphone you have got there.

Let me just explain something. The reason we have such large bags because we need: homework, lunch bag ( no cafeterias except for tuck shops), optional: books, computer if you’re in high school/ university

I’m Australian and have been traveling Europe for 8 months. I quite enjoy being able to get some alcohol from supermarkets and not having to go to the bottle shop

@sandramae987

4 ай бұрын

The big grocery chains own alcohol chains and put bottle shops right next to the supermarket, even with doors directly from the checkout area into the side of bottle shop, with the bottle-o checkout at the front of their store. Personally, i like it that kids don't get to see adults buying alcohol, as we have enough of a problem-drinking culture here already. I don't know if kids even with parents are allowed to enter bottle shops, I can't recall ever seeing a kid in one.

@clintriley63

4 ай бұрын

@@sandramae987 yeah true, but they are still separate shops, You still have to go to the checkout twice. It just doesn’t have the same feel as Europe supermarkets.

@jugaloking69dope58

4 ай бұрын

here in canada the booze is starting to get more relaxed. when hard drugs are legalized, drinking is the least of our problems. greetings from vancouver bc.. \ i usually have a beer walking my husky

@clintriley63

4 ай бұрын

@@jugaloking69dope58 I love in Europe being able to grab a beer and relax on the beach to drink it. It’s about a $200 fine back home haha.

@originalsusser

4 ай бұрын

I'm Australian & on our many trips to Europe I must say I love having a beer while watching the misses wash herself with the bidet after a day out at the beach 😂😂😂

Exactly, that amount of Vegemite on a piece of toast would've been my weekly intake.

I think you have given a great review on Australia, thank you and welcome to our weird and wonderful world ❤

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic of Australia, well done 👍

Note: That piece of toast is my partner’s (born and bred 4th gen Australian). He has that amount of vegemite every single day. And yes, he licked the knife :P 🎬 MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS - 8 Reasons Why I Love Living in Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqSfzauyYpqyo84.html - What Is It Like to DATE IN AUSTRALIA As a Foreigner - kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqOJj8Rmc8a9n5s.html - Pros & Cons of Moving to Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4F4xbKCaLWYg7Q.html&lc=UgzLwQy0w6TNO5Y-hlF4AaABAg - Is Sydney Worth it? - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJeWraSadKiWY7A.html - Australian healthcare system - kzread.info/dash/bejne/fnWskruKm9TfeNo.html - Testing an Aussie's Australian Slang - kzread.info/dash/bejne/eqmMxZKznZrRibg.html - 9 Must Watch Australian Films and TV Shows - kzread.info/dash/bejne/p3Zhlcx_iMWpibg.html - 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYiszKOfhJmqm7w.html - Top 9 Most Amazing Places Around Melbourne - kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5thz9V8ndKeYNY.html - How to Buy a Car in Australia - kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnmr1ruSpNaxmKw.html - Is it really worth studying in Australia? - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z2t-xdN9qr2Wfag.html - 7 Tips for Getting a Job in Australia without experience - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y4h2m9qtm5CqYcY.html - Australian School System and Costs - kzread.info/dash/bejne/l6WG1MmCnbeXf9Y.html

@johnstirling6597

4 ай бұрын

You can find alcohol in supermarkets if you shop at ALDI.

@AussieWinter

3 ай бұрын

​@johnstirling6597 not in Qld though. That much Vegemite 😱

@johnstirling6597

3 ай бұрын

@@AussieWinterEverything is different in Queensland. 🤓🤓

@AussieWinter

3 ай бұрын

@@johnstirling6597 True! 🤣 We like to be different.

@brushe8025

3 ай бұрын

When Vegemite first came out it was called parwill which helped with the advertising. Marmite but Parwill

Australian homes often have a separate toilet from the rest of the bathroom for practical and functional reasons. This design allows for more efficient use of the bathroom, as one person can use the toilet while another uses the shower or sink.

@robbiescheid4127

4 ай бұрын

I'm American and I used to have a bathroom like that the sinks were in one room and the toilet and shower were in the other and that kind of came in handy since they were in two separate rooms the mirror doesn't get fogged up after you shower

@Mediawatcher2023

4 ай бұрын

@@robbiescheid4127 In Australia the sink is in the bathroom

@peterhoz

4 ай бұрын

Isn't that her exact script?

@tomm7868

4 ай бұрын

Separate toilet room is only practical if they incude sink as well, so you can wash your hands after use of toilet, otherwise is unhygienic

@Mediawatcher2023

4 ай бұрын

@@tomm7868 the sink or bathroom basin as we call them in australia shares with the bathroom some modern houses in australia have the toilet shared with the bathroom but some have the toilet on its own

I lived in an apartment in Texas that had a separate toilet from the tub/shower. It didn’t have a bidet, but I added a bidet hose myself. Loved it, and saved money on toilet paper!🧻😮 Texas also has separate liquor stores from grocery stores. However, grocery stores can sell beer and wine. Liquor stores are closed on Sunday and stop selling alcohol at 9pm (21:00hrs).

Many years ago, a friend of mine built my first 3 computers from parts from other computers from the hard rubbish collections 🙂 He also helped out other friends with fixing up appliances (fridges, washing machines, dryers)

Bidets are actually becoming quite popular in Australia now. I've had one for a few years now and it's great. They still are not common but more and more people are getting them installed.

@HeidiJane-gi6bx

4 ай бұрын

Hello there

@Ghryst

4 ай бұрын

well, we found the typical privileged elite who thinks theyre an average aussie. probably also on 180K and thinks they have an average income #ComeBackDownToEarthYuppie you know i'm right, cos the other comment is from a gold-digger

@barnowl.

4 ай бұрын

For Australia, the driest inhabited continent on earth, the use of water-guzzling bidets needs to be banned.

@edvoon

4 ай бұрын

Bidets became really popular during the Great Toilet Paper shortage during COVID lockdowns

@EveryoneWhoUsesThisTV

4 ай бұрын

The amount of people only using paper is pretty gross to think about... But the bidet would be more popular if it couldn't be replaced by a $2 squirt bottle from Coles..... :)

You're right about the heavy schoolbags. I walked 30 min to and from high school for 5 years (back when high school in Qld started in Year 8). I already had back problems brewing due to a structural problem in my spine, and all that time lugging around a heavy bag didn't help!

@AussieBeautyMaven1987

4 ай бұрын

I hear you! I too am from QLD. At 14yo because of the heaviness of my bag with all the textbooks i had and plus being 6'4, I was diagnosed with Kyphosis (the opposite curvature of scoliosis basically) and its gotten worse over the years. The diagnosing chiropractic dr said it was a direct result of simply carrying extremely heavy bags on my back 😮

I so enjoyed listening to this and had a laugh or two. I also enjoyed the smaller pop up pictures!😊😊

Thanks for the video! It was really interesting. One day I hope to visit there!

"Hard rubbish" is only when you've arranged with the local council to come and collect it. It's usually junk/rubbish that won't fit into the wheelie bin. If a piece of furniture etc is on the side of the road, it's there for people to take, not the council!

@LawrenceAkers

4 ай бұрын

Councils will have two hard rubbish collection days a year. We don't do it otherwise.

@peterhoz

4 ай бұрын

Legally, no. But yes.

@grandy2875

4 ай бұрын

​@LawrenceAkers in my council area we get 6 kerbside pick ups per year, and yes, the residents are supposed to ring the and book the pick up, a lot of people don't but the stuff still gets cleared up either by the council or by pile pickers... one of the local streets has 4 multi dwelling townhouse complexes so there is always stuff out the front of at least one or two of them...😏 🙃🐨🇦🇺

@LawrenceAkers

4 ай бұрын

@@grandy2875 6!! That's really generous of your local council. I'm inner-city Melbourne and we get one around April and one in September, otherwise you need to organise for your hard waste to go to the tip yourself.

@grandy2875

4 ай бұрын

​​@@LawrenceAkersI'm on the NSW Central Coast, this has been a thing for at least 25 years up here, not exactly sure about other parts of the state, but I think they do similar...😊 We used to have to take bulk waste to the tip, but the fees got stupid exy, but some people don't have vehicles, or are elderly, plus people were dumping rubbish anywhere and everywhere. It works well, for the most part, but you still get those that just put their crap out and hope for the best. The Pile Pickers do a roaring trade though...😏

Great video! I am new to Australia, finding out all these

At schools, us Australians can't use wheelie bags as there are many places that aren't very accessible for that, and often, the bags aren't actually that full, they're just somewhat big, plus they're generally cheaper and more accessible than wheelie bags. Hope that helps! -Also too bad I have scoliosis from wearing a bag wrong when I was older, but it's easier than carrying a bunch of books in my arms- XD

@barryschwarz

2 ай бұрын

Everyone's got some form of scoliosis.

Re: school bags, in primary school the bags are usually lighter than they look, and live in a locker all day because nearly all classes happen in the same classroom all day long. Most books live in a tray in the classroom when not in use, and the bag is for lunch food, hat, and maybe spare clothes.

Australia has the biggest average size houses in the world. So Australian can afford to have rooms for everything in their houses. The modern ones do have bidet in at least one of the bathrooms. Usually in the one associated with the main bedroom. The bidet is a French invention, to save water. (Until recently they bathed only once a week) So instead of having a bath or a shower they just wash themselves the stinky bits. In Australia the norm is having at least a shower a day. Most Australian shower before having breakfast and also when they arrive back home from work or study. So the bidet is not really a necessity. In a hot country such as Australia a shower with a telephone shower extension is all that you really need. But as the population gets older the bidet is becoming a desirable item as it is convinient. Now there are devices that can be added to the standard toilet bowl which do the functions of the bidet. So you can make your deposit and wash your rear on the same spot. An also there are toilet bowls with the bidet functions incorporated. So any house without a bidet can install one using the toilet bowl.

You put it so eloquently. Oz is a great place to live, and it is weird in some respects. Glad you landed here and have adjusted to life in Melbourne but there again, it is the best place in all of Oz for many reasons other than the weather. LOL.

@barnowl.

4 ай бұрын

Our weather isn't that bad compared to other countries .Melbourne IS in a temperate climate.

@GolLeeMe

4 ай бұрын

@@barnowl. Yep, segura, absolutely.

@666Buzzsaw

4 ай бұрын

Hahahaha you keep telling yourself that 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Melbourne is not the best place in the country by a long long way.

@GolLeeMe

4 ай бұрын

@@666Buzzsaw You are correct, but only if you are not from Melbourne. 😀. For me, I would not live anywhere else. 👍. Cheers.

@barnowl.

3 ай бұрын

@@666Buzzsaw Please list all the best cities that beat Melbourne ' by a long, long way ' and explain why for each one. You must have been in them for a decent amount of time to give validity to your argument. Otherwise I think you are talking horse-sh!t. !!!

10:00 I think most Aussies will tell you that the schoolbag thing starts with fashion and ends with laziness. You've gotta have the coolest bag and bigger is always better but because they're so big, at some point you just don't bother taking stuff out anymore. It was a very common sight when I was in school, to see both boys and girls go digging around in their backpacks for something only to discover a mouldy sandwich or piece of fruit. Not me, though! I was the kid with a six month old banana in his locker in Year 6. I also distinctly remember finding a Year 9 worksheet in my bag while looking for Year 11 homework (I still have that bag, and it still has 30+ year-old homework in it). I should also add that when I went to high-school our lockers were exactly the right size for our books and stuff but they were too small for the ring-binders we used in Year 11 & 12, so kids were obliged to either get a bag big enough for (sometimes multiple) binders, or walk around with a bag on their shoulder and a binder in their hand. This, of course, fueled the younger kids to get big cool bags like the older kids and THAT'S when people started asking questions about the effects they were potentially having on younger kids' backs.

South Africa has a Nippers program for youngsters on a weekend..it also encourages some to become Lifeguards Later in life. 😊

I just got a home gym from the hard rubbish in my area so cool!!! It was like in perfect condition!!! ❤

Thanks for the video. I’m Australian and have lived in beautiful Hawaii for a long time, but all the things you mentioned made me nostalgic and a bit homesick . As for Vegimite, yep, an Aussie has to have it. I buy it on Amazon at a super inflated price, but a piece of toast doesn’t taste right without it!😂 You are a lovely young woman, I hope you are enjoying Australia 😊

Originally, the Aussie toilet was once a thunder box built separately at the back of the house yard. When WC came into being, they were retofited on to the dwelling separate from bathrooms for practical construction. Having a separate toilet from the bathroom is that both can be occupied simultaneously by household occupants, making this more practical when you have to go when the bathroom is generally occupied for longer.

Thanks for sharing! Several of those the US has in common, but some things were new to me.

I think it’s weird houses in other countries have the toilet and bathroom together. Imagine someone deciding they wanna drop their kids off at the pool before you go to have a shower. I can see myself getting very fired up about that. Sculptures by the curb is a great Aussie pastime. You put the really good stuff at the bottom as the base of your sculpture, so if anyone wants it, they have to (as quietly as possible) remove the stacked items neatly, or run the risk of starting an argument with the artist.

@eva_p

3 ай бұрын

Drop your kids off at the pool haha, love it

@SY-ok2dq

3 ай бұрын

But lots of houses in Australia have the toilet inside the bathroom - at least there are lots in Sydney. Ours did but we had 2 bathrooms (one had a shower cubicle, the other a bathtub)

That wasn’t a monster it was just somebody whom had had Vegemite every day of their life. I would not recommend that amount be applied to a neophytes toast, however as someone who has consumed it everyday of my life since just after birth I thought the amount demonstrated in the video was quite reasonable. Lovely video explaining some of our many Ozzy foibles!

So glad you're here ❤

In regards to the school bags- both my kids got school bags from the uniform shop with school logo embroidered on them. They may look big, but the only things they have is a lunch box with food, water bottle, satchel with library books, jackets & hats. So it’s not very heavy. These bags also have decently padded shoulder straps too, so there is nothing digging into the kids to cause discomfort.

It must be amazing to be able to see a specialist directly! I have a chronic illness and even though it isn't going away, I have to keep going back to my doctor and paying for new referrals to the same specialist I've seen for years and will need to keep seeing. It's so expensive and annoying! Great vid x

@francescathomas3502

3 ай бұрын

THat does not compute. Once you have been referred to a specialist, you then become their patient and SHOULD be able to see that specialist whenever you need to. You only need a new referral if you are either changing specialists or getting a referral for a different illness/concern that requires a different specialist.

@daleviker5884

2 ай бұрын

@@francescathomas3502 It seems to be different for some fields than others. I have seen a dermatologist for ten years, but have to get a new referral every year. Other specialists I don't.

@matthewnirenberg

2 ай бұрын

@@francescathomas3502 Nope - referrals are only valid for either one month or one year (depending on the specialist) - Australia is a sad joke.

I really like the way our Aussie accent slips in when you are talking 😃😆🤣🥰totally cool as✅🌸

@LilaBear

Ай бұрын

This is normal once someone has lived in another country for a few years 😃 If you move countries as an adult your accent will never completely change but you will take on some elements of your new country's accent. I lived in the UK for only two years and while my British friends would have said I still had an Australian accent, when I came home some of my Australian friends said I had a British accent. In truth I still had an Australian accent but some of my vowel sounds (mostly the O sound, like in "hope") had changed to a British pronunciation.

I agree re the school bags. I collect my little granddaughter from school. She's 5 - and has just started. She just hands the bag to me so I guess that's a practical solution to the weight issue. But agree - maybe something smaller for littlies. Interesting to hear all these differences. And that you enjoy Australia.

Couple of points, as wrongly stated below that is the correct amount of Vegemite to put on your toast and you should try putting it on toast (thinly) with scrambled eggs on top it is divine! Great vid BTW.

Apart from the wildlife, it’s pretty similar here in Aotearoa New Zealand. But we do have wine and beer in supermarkets (no spirits or liqueur though).

@lisasmith4296

2 ай бұрын

And it’s cheaper than Australia

Sorry, not correct about 7 yr olds carrying very large backpacks for school. All their books are left at school and they basically carry their lunch and a reader or library book. Only high school kids, from 12/13 yr old carry their books to and from school. They do get a locker at school, though.

I babysat my grandkids for 2 school weeks My 7 yr old had in his bag every day Library book Lunch Drink bottle A fidget toy Teddy or whatever soft toy needed schooling on a particular day. That’s it. School bags are heavier for yr 7 but the size of the beg doesn’t not mean heavy.

3:43 Aldi sells grog ❤. I live in Bathurst, New South Wales and I do put good things on the curb side for people to collect, but there’s no curbside collection from the council (we take it to the tip).

Vegemite is a delicacy.... tiny spread on toast with butter. Tho a small dollop in a Lamb or Beef Casserole is wonderful deep flavour.

--separate Toilet- original toilet being in the backyard of homes.also with not sewer plumbing at the time they also were empted by cart which is why a lot of old house have lanes between them. --bidets - British colony --Vegimite- in 1800's a German organic scientist who heavy research plaint and animal nutrition "basicly father of fertiliser industry" invented beef extract (oxo - brand beef bullion) then later created yeast extract. This later became marmite( created by someone else) and in austraila's vegimite. --alcohol not sold in supermarkets - licence required to sell alcohol and must be 18, so to comply it was easier to sell separately. --large Rubbish collection - normally an annual service of the local council and some now allow it all year round collection, with booking the collection time through council office. feet on seats fines on public transport - the fines were increased to deter the offence, with much less pavement and foot paths in australia shoes are more likely to get muddy and putting muddy feet on seat mean people cant sit on dirty seat or get mud on their cloth from seating on it, it also stop other from being able to use the seat and forcing other to stand --house warming party - tradition --GP's doctors - local or family doctor, with traditionally low population density specialist doctor are not every where and limited numbers. So we developed a culture of seeing gp first before being referred to specialist. --AFL- is based on Gaelic football(Ireland) and is play on cricket oval instead of a soccer field School hats- been around for centuries but with the high level of skin cancer n austraila there has been a big push to use sunscreen and wide brim hats to limit exposure UV radiation. --school backpack - Australia does not have wheelie bags for children only travel cased for travelling. --Nipper's - slang for young children and part of australian beach safety culture and is offen used for training and children beach activity groups. With 34000km of coastline and quiet a few death from drowning, we have alot on water safety in the ocean and in backyard pools.

@loverlyme

3 ай бұрын

Love your username.

As an Australian born and raised, I must admit I was expecting a video that was click bait and being negative. But I'll be the first to admit I was 100% wrong and your video was very accurate and fair, so thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy your stay in Australia with your partner!

Great video! I really enjoyed your video.

Where I live in Australia, you can buy alcohol from IGA, Supabarn and Aldi supermarkets. We use to be able to buy it in Woolworths and Coles, but they decided to have their own separate shops for alcohol, I think to have more products, so they could compete against other liquor/grog shops.

@janetpendlebury6808

4 ай бұрын

It is because Coles and Woolies employ staff under the age of 18 and as they are underage they are not allowed to sell it.

@jennysmith38

4 ай бұрын

@@janetpendlebury6808 the Supabarn that's near where I live employs teenagers. If anyone goes to the checkout with alcohol, and the checkout staff is underage, they call for a staff member that is over 18. The Woolworths I go to doesn't have anyone under 18 working on checkouts, I actually haven't seen anyone under 18 working there, and I've been going there for over 30 years. The Coles one I use to go to, did have some younger staff, but the new one near me doesn't. A friend of mine worked at Woolworths many many years ago, and she said that they decided to have a separate store for the alcohol so that they could compete and have a bigger range, but, that's what I was told.

Pellagra (vitamin B deficiency) has been a disease widespread in the Americas; but not in Australia. Vegemite is rich in Vitamin B.

Thank you for being respectful of our culture. When my daughter was in primary school the Vegemite looking like chocolate spread thing happened to a girl in her class at lunchtime-the girl's Mother had put it on nice & thick too! I can tell from just this short video that you are going to fit in here very well- & obviously already have. It sounds like you may actually be in W.A.- if so I hope the temperature over last few days hasn't changed your mind in any way. 🔥

Re the Vegemite It’s NOT A JAM. Minimal NOT maximum is much more palatable and sensible. It can be added to stews etc to enhance flavour in larger amounts ..

@francescathomas3502

3 ай бұрын

and it is also NOT Nutella. Minimal amounts are better...

Here in Australia, in Victoria anyway most if not all Aldis have an alcohol section of the store.

@ACDZ123

4 ай бұрын

Same in WA..I think it's the same everywhere

@pauldobson2529

4 ай бұрын

And you don't see many underage checkout operators at Aldi...or Costco, like you do at Woolies, Coles or IGA.

About the alchohol aswell. We have to be over 18 to sell it, also to drink it. With that, we have very strict laws with alcohol and who sells it, also you have to do an online course to be qualified to sell alcohol( RSA). So all this, we have young teenagers in their 1st job at 14 or 15, which will be a supermarket or fast food shop, they cant sell nor handle alcohol or cigarettes( supervisor or older person on service desk to sell cigs). So it makes sense to have another store specifically for alcohol selling.

@lisasmith4296

2 ай бұрын

QLD 16 year olds can work in pubs

Thank you for sharing

I lived in Sydney for quite a number of years, and now for the last 16 years i have been living in Switzerland again. I go to my doctor first if i have a problem and then i will go to a specialist if necessary. Specialists cost a lot, it’s not always necessary to go to one, sometimes the problem can be solved through the doctor’s visit.

Nice video. I'm always surprised by things I come across having lived in other countries. Some make sense, some don't. But regarding house warming parties. It's not just an excuse to have a party. It actually stems from a medieval practice. When you got a new home, people would bring you firewood - so you could literally heat your house. And by having a gathering with friends and family, you start your life in that house with good vibes. This was believed to ward off bad spirits. So the practice continues as an excuse to have a party but also to celebrate a milestone in someone's life and share that joy with them so that they can hopefully have a good life in that house ❤

Well, Im not too fussed about the words weird, odd or strange to describe Australia. It's different, thats all. Except that ir's beautiful one day, stunning the next.

Btw the hat thing, for where i am it's only in summer. Also, the fin for putting your feet on seat i had no idea about that.

Vegemite was originally called Pawill, a pun on Marmite. When I was at uni, a few students had wheeled bags for their books and you could hear their annoying clattering across pavers or tiles for miles. I can't start to imagine the racket several hundred of these would make ☹