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Australia terror threat

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PerkyOchrePeer · 19/12/2025 15:47

I want to go on holiday to australia. I've been before but after what happened to bondi beach, my friend is saying Australia is a very dangerous country and listed as a high level risk of terrorism. I said I still want to go abd if it was that dangerous the FCO would ban people from going. I said I would ask the travel agent when I book. The travel agent said she would still go to Australia but would not go to Israel and said she wouldn't feel as safe in Israel. My friend said the travel agent is only saying this to get me to book the holiday abd spend money so of course she will say yes go.

What does anyone else think? Does what happened on bondi beach pit you off visiting Australia

I've booked my holiday now

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PerkyOchrePeer · 20/12/2025 04:25

Diamond82 · 19/12/2025 21:32

Just a reminder this terror attack was specifically targeting Jewish people celebrating a Jewish festival. A bit different to the general threat level of terrorism in Australia.

I think my friend tried to influence me. She is Jewish and after what happened she thinks australia is a terrible place full of terrorists. I asked her if she would be scared to go to a jewish celebration in the UK and she said no because she has never been to a celebration here where anyone had rocked up with a rifle and started shooting so she feels safe here. That's why she said australua is da gerous

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PerkyOchrePeer · 20/12/2025 04:13

SouthernNights59 · 19/12/2025 22:53

OP, given your previous thread about Australia why do you even want to go there again? I can't imagine anyone there is begging for your return, given your previous derogatory remarks.

It depends where u go. I do like Adelaide. Im planning to go back next year. My last trip was to Brisbane. I didn't like it at all and won't go there again

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TheSandgroper · 20/12/2025 04:01

@PerkyOchrePeer You seem very discontented with your life and choose things to fix on.

You have tried Australia previously and didn’t seem to find what you are looking for. I don’t understand why you have chosen to start this thread. And I don’t know what else to say to you to redirect your mind.

Remaker · 20/12/2025 01:50

NotAnotherScarf · 19/12/2025 23:00

We've been bombed by the Germans, the ira, the anti Nazis league, the far right, the far left, the Muslim extremists, an unknown bomber destroyed Avon and Somerset police firing range... Australia has had one attack... you've got more chance of dieing of flu than being blown up in Australia

And it’s summer now so even less chance of flu! Plus we give reciprocal health care to British citizens so you’ll be well cared for free of charge in our hospitals.

I doubt this thread is serious however FWIW I live in Sydney and nobody I know has changed their daily lives at all. We are very sad and outraged but we still live in a very safe country.

@TryingAgainAgainAgain First Nations is the preferred term and has been for more than 5 years to my knowledge.

TryingAgainAgainAgain · 20/12/2025 01:34

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:01

We say 'First Nations' now, actually.

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Exclusively? Individuals and organisations refer to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people regularly. That would not be remotely offensive? First Nations more of a recent import from Canada/global term?

NotAnotherScarf · 19/12/2025 23:00

We've been bombed by the Germans, the ira, the anti Nazis league, the far right, the far left, the Muslim extremists, an unknown bomber destroyed Avon and Somerset police firing range... Australia has had one attack... you've got more chance of dieing of flu than being blown up in Australia

SouthernNights59 · 19/12/2025 22:53

OP, given your previous thread about Australia why do you even want to go there again? I can't imagine anyone there is begging for your return, given your previous derogatory remarks.

SouthernNights59 · 19/12/2025 22:50

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:19

I do not recognize the country described in her comment. I don't think anyone sane or informed would.

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Agree. I've never heard such a load of rubbish!

WinterWooliesBaa · 19/12/2025 21:48

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:21

I mean, taking just one "fact", where are these places?

in every single city there are massive areas where even the army won’t go let alone the police as they are running it under sharia law

Lurking in the dark corners of her imagination.

Newmeagain · 19/12/2025 21:38

What a bizarre thread. Australia is by no means a perfect country and has its own problems. The UK does too! But it’s safe and an amazing place to visit.

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:32

slughater · 19/12/2025 21:29

well we all know there are areas of Birmingham like that so why not in Australia

I'm in Australia, and fairly well informed, and there are no places like that that I have ever heard of, hence the question.

Diamond82 · 19/12/2025 21:32

Just a reminder this terror attack was specifically targeting Jewish people celebrating a Jewish festival. A bit different to the general threat level of terrorism in Australia.

slughater · 19/12/2025 21:29

well we all know there are areas of Birmingham like that so why not in Australia

echt · 19/12/2025 21:25

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:21

I mean, taking just one "fact", where are these places?

in every single city there are massive areas where even the army won’t go let alone the police as they are running it under sharia law

Yep, the classic frother sign, no links, no evidence, no nothing.

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:21

I mean, taking just one "fact", where are these places?

in every single city there are massive areas where even the army won’t go let alone the police as they are running it under sharia law

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:19

Humdingerydoo · 19/12/2025 21:12

Fair enough 😂 But they did at least stop those 7 men in NSW the other day! I took that to mean they were actually doing something, but I take it from your comment that it was very much a one off 🙈

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I do not recognize the country described in her comment. I don't think anyone sane or informed would.

echt · 19/12/2025 21:18

Lemonfrost · 19/12/2025 20:53

What? This post is starting to feel like a bit of a wind up.

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My thought too. It's been quite a while since we had an Australia-bashing thread so we're overdue.

As for @PerkyOchrePeer if you're that bothered, why aren't you signed up for travellers' advice? https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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Get advice and warnings about travel abroad, including entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences.

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

Thepossibility · 19/12/2025 21:17

I'm in Australia, noone I know is fearful at all. It was one hateful father and son duo and they are both regarded as pathetic scum by the whole country and everyone who stepped up on the day as heros so I doubt a repeat situation is very tempting to future hateful dickheads.

Christmash · 19/12/2025 21:17

I associate England with terrorism much more than Australia.
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I think that is the first attack I've ever heardnof over there. I can name many in England.

Humdingerydoo · 19/12/2025 21:12

Nearly50omg · 19/12/2025 17:48

Are they hell!!🤣🤣🤣🤣 they are doing lip service and making it look like they are but everyone who lives here knows they are doing fuck all as usual

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Fair enough 😂 But they did at least stop those 7 men in NSW the other day! I took that to mean they were actually doing something, but I take it from your comment that it was very much a one off 🙈

MILLYmo0se · 19/12/2025 21:10

PerkyOchrePeer · 19/12/2025 18:57

We never really wanted to travel round the UK and that's got nothing to do with the Manchester attack. Seeing other parts of the UK have not been of any interest. I have been to Somerset but that was only because my parents moved there and I used to visit them.

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But my point is you weren't afraid to despite the isolated terrorist attack that cost many lives, so why be afraid of Australia

Thecows · 19/12/2025 21:08

Terrorism is literally in every country, just go on the holidays

seafoamhair · 19/12/2025 21:01

TryingAgainAgainAgain · 19/12/2025 20:49

@Needmorelego, 'Aboriginal' is fine (capitalised), but the noun is now seen as derogatory. So 'Aboriginal person' or 'Indigenous person'.

We say 'First Nations' now, actually.

EmeraldRoulette · 19/12/2025 20:58

TryingAgainAgainAgain · 19/12/2025 20:48

Oh Perky, another thread about a potential return visit to Australia? Remember how much you moaned about your experience last time?

Curious about this now

Needmorelego · 19/12/2025 20:58

TryingAgainAgainAgain · 19/12/2025 20:49

@Needmorelego, 'Aboriginal' is fine (capitalised), but the noun is now seen as derogatory. So 'Aboriginal person' or 'Indigenous person'.

Thanks. I googled to check. It said it's generally considered offensive these days or just a bit old fashioned really.
The way the OP used the name just felt....off if that makes sense.

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