r/melbourne 9h ago

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Friday 24/03/2023]

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Welcome to the /r/Melbourne Daily Discussion Thread! For up to date traffic information VicRoads

For up to date train information Metro Trains Twitter

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For up to date (hopefully) bus information Kinetic Contact

For up to date regional train information Vline

For network changes and disruptions PTV Twitter

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r/melbourne 17h ago Bravo!

Roads Ramp Signals: what’s the protocol or etiquette? I’ve felt when the light turns green, it’s a race before the lane becomes single. Should the left let the right go ahead or vice versa?

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r/melbourne 1h ago

PSA New round of Power Saving Bonus is live

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Hey all, just a reminder that the newest round of the power saving bonus is live, so go collect your $250.

You can claim the money even if you've done it previously.

You don't even need to change providers to get the money, although you can look around to see if there is a cheaper deal out there for you.

Just thought I'd do what I can to help everyone out.

The link is https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/ just in case anyone needs it


r/melbourne 44m ago

Opinions/advice needed Disturbing Encounter with a Taxi Driver at Melbourne Airport - Seeking Help and Advice (Details in comment)

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r/melbourne 18h ago

Things That Go Ding Even our trams are modern

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r/melbourne 1d ago

Serious News AMWU & CFMEU protesting

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There was a gathering of unions this morning in the cbd. They're protesting corporate greed and supporting striking workers in Shepparton.


r/melbourne 18h ago

Photography Melbourne Rainways

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r/melbourne 14h ago

Opinions/advice needed Where can someone go alone on a random weekday in Melbourne just to chill or pass time

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Just feel like getting out of the house, keep having fights with my partner and need to head out somewhere because I don't feel good at all.

However I don't feel like driving to a pitch black mountain or something, don't feel like going to a pub/bar, don't feel like bothering my mates, and don't feel like Maccas lol.

Any suggestions?


r/melbourne 16h ago

Photography My photo of Pellegrini's

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r/melbourne 1d ago

The Sky is Falling Abnormally dark in Melbourne today

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r/melbourne 15h ago

Roads Yeah... that was me on Springvale this morning (orange car). Apologies for the hold up.

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r/melbourne 1d ago

The Sky is Falling ⛈️⚡ Thunderstorm incoming! ⚡⛈️

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r/melbourne 20h ago

Things That Go Ding what are these new bollards for? richmond stn

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r/melbourne 1d ago

The Sky is Falling Not a good day to be working from office. 🤮

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r/melbourne 1h ago

The Sky is Falling Remember Alby Mangels?

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Turns out he's not dead and he's been hanging around Lancefield...


r/melbourne 20h ago

Light and Fluffy News A. Hole found! (Coburg)

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r/melbourne 22h ago

The Sky is Falling Wickham road and Nepean highway today

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r/melbourne 17h ago

The Sky is Falling Footscray:Bus Replacement

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The line for the bus replacement at Footscray and it keeps growing.


r/melbourne 23h ago

Not On My Smashed Avo Shout out to our Green waste bin person, who comes early enough to wake the bakers, believes in the joy of chaos and practices the immediate return of organics to the earth

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r/melbourne 21h ago

PSA Do you know how much more your take-away costs?

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If you have the time, can do it safely and are within striking distance, go to your favourite fast food store and pick up your own order. The extra cost of these Uber-eats Menulog mobs is kinda staggering. Buy direct.


r/melbourne 18h ago

Video Gusher in Brunswick

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r/melbourne 20h ago

THDG Need Help Why are Births Deaths and Marriages so backed up?

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I know, covid.... but why 3 years later are Births Deaths and Marriages operating at reduced hours and the physical place is still shut? Why do that when there is increased demand?

I don't have my birth certificate. I need a police check for my job, and for a police check you need a birth certificate (combined with other ID) as ID.

So I applied for a new birth certificate 7 months ago, in September - and submitted my certified ID documents right away.

They still state on their website that the turnaround time is 3 weeks.

I've emailed like 4 times with no response, and I've tried to call but every time I do, the pre-recorded voice says the wait time is longer than the hours they're even operating for (8am-2pm). I'm worried that maybe they've accidentally sent the certificate to an incorrect address or something, but I can't find out.

So the HR lady at my work is covering for me for not having a police check (I have a WWCC) even though she could get in trouble.

I just don't get why such an important government department (I don't know if that's the right word) are not better resourced/better staffed if they've got at least 7 months of applications backed up. Is anyone actually in there? It doesn't seem like their customer service is staffed at all, given I've not heard a word from them in 7 months?!...


r/melbourne 1d ago

Lost and found Long shot but we are missing our big smoochy girl and favourite family member! Last seen in Hadfield (northern suburbs) please DM if you have any info! thank you ☹️

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r/melbourne 18h ago

Serious News Anyone heading to Sunbury will have to change onto another train and then a bus, this is because of an accident

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r/melbourne 1d ago

The Sky is Falling Don't drive through flood/rain water people....

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r/melbourne 20h ago

Photography Stormy morning in the south east

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The thunder scared my cat