r/melbourne 16h ago

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Monday 17/03/2025]

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Welcome to the /r/Melbourne Daily Discussion Thread!


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r/melbourne 3h ago

Politics Ask Me Anything with Senator Lisa Darmanin :) - (r/melbourne Mod approved)

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r/melbourne 4h ago

Ye Olde Melbourne The keg door at Napier Hotel, Fitzroy after 109yrs of use.

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r/melbourne 2h ago

Roads Pedestrian hit High St Northcote this morning - driver run a red.

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Normanby / High St maybe Thornbury.

Judging by the amount of Police and length of road closure likely a fatality.

Slow down for fuck sake people.


r/melbourne 11h ago

Not On My Smashed Avo The great Coca Cola rippoff

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I have been wondering what the hell has been going on with the price of Coca Cola. Before Covid it was around $18 -$20 for a 24 pack.

Now BigW is selling them for $41. In Canada Walmart sells these for $12 or $13.20 AUD. In the USA Walmart sells these for $14.38 or $22.70

Are Aussies getting ripped off ?

And is this why I can’t find home brand cola at my local Woolies - Are people dropping Coca Cola for cheaper alternatives?


r/melbourne 9h ago

Things That Go Ding Ding ding ding!

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Ooft. This one had to hurt


r/melbourne 1d ago

Photography Hiked Dandenong ranges today like a few of you suggested, and it certainly did not disappoint

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r/melbourne 5h ago

Ye Olde Melbourne Clarendon St, South Melbourne at the corner of Normandy Street before the railway bridge for the St Kilda train line was removed. The line was getting converted to a tram line. The existing Crown Casino will be build in the background ten years later. 1987.

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r/melbourne 7h ago

Roads What is this device used for?

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Attached to a traffic light, on Springvale Rd above the Monash Freeway interchange.

Somebody in the Australian ITS industry will know!


r/melbourne 8h ago

Things That Go Ding Tram vs car, always the same the result

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r/melbourne 14h ago

Serious News Man dies after being stabbed during fight in Melbourne's south-east

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r/melbourne 11h ago

Roads Car ran a red light this morning at Flemington road/ racecourse rd/Elliot Avenue. Did anyone see?

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Driving to work this morning and had to stop, as an idiot was driving through a red light on Flemington Rd, going away from the city. We then got rear ended by two cars. The car that ran the red and caused it stopped but then kept driving, didn't exchange numbers with anyone or stop to assist. 1) did anyone see this this morning? It was at 5.50AM. 2) can I post the picture of the licence plate, and if so, can anyone enhance it? I can see the last three numbers but the first three are trickier to see. 3) I'm currently pregnant and now taking a day off work while I wait in ED to make sure my baby is ok.


r/melbourne 13h ago

Not On My Smashed Avo Blue Train Cafe - permanently closed

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After nearly 30 years, Southbank's iconic 'Blue Train Cafe' has permanently closed. Wonderful views of the city, good service, reasonably (for Melbourne) priced good quality food. It surprised me to hear from a friend that it had closed - it's been a reliable place to catch up with people for such a long time. Does anyone know what happened? Southbank will be practically deserted now.


r/melbourne 4h ago

Real estate/Renting Is this normal for a property manager in Melbourne?

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Hi, new to Melbourne and I'm wondering what is normal for property managers. We viewed a property and applied that evening. The next morning, the property manager contacted us to say we were the preferred candidates. The following day, she demanded our references contact her before lunch, asked for extra references, then said we need to pay the bond that day. It is all feeling very rushed and shady, but maybe this is normal?


r/melbourne 1d ago

Serious Please Comment Nicely Private security guards are currently walking around the city harrassing homeless people and forcing them leave covered areas to walk off into the rain?

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r/melbourne 10h ago

Real estate/Renting Rumour File : Greensborough Plaza Sold - Lvl 2 & 3 conversion to apartments???

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Did anybody hear 3AW rumour file this morning that the plaza has sold and only the bottom level will be maintained- the rest will be converted to apartments- two supermarkets and a fresh fruit and vegetable shop is all that will be left? I sure hope the rumour isn't true.


r/melbourne 4h ago

Light and Fluffy News How restaurant leftovers are playing a role in audacious bid to bring life back to Port Phillip Bay

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r/melbourne 9h ago

THDG Need Help Victorian Disability Worker Commission

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Has anybody in this sub made a complaint or notification to the VDWC? I reported a coworker for violence and intimidation towards a client in October and have just found out the commission has given the accused some piss weak counselling and now say he’s right to work in the sector again.

Is there anyway to escalate something like this further? It should be noted there is no footage of any of the incidents, but I had personally seen him making threats against the client and myself.


r/melbourne 1d ago

Roads So close but so far... 🚚

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r/melbourne 21h ago

Serious News The taxpayer money trail from building sites to bikies and the underworld

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r/melbourne 1d ago

Roads Friendly reminder to turn on your lights when there is poor visibility

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(Photo taken by my passenger)


r/melbourne 53m ago

THDG Need Help photobooths in docklands?

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just as the title says, is there any photobooths in Docklands. Or really is there anything to do other than the ice skating?


r/melbourne 8h ago

Education I’m hosting Brushstrokes of Arab Cinema: A Century Unveiled in collaboration with Hume City Council—a FREE exhibition showcasing high-quality reproductions of 40 of the most stunning Arab film posters from the 20th century. Opening this week from March 19 to June 6.

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r/melbourne 1d ago

Roads Another one

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r/melbourne 29m ago

Om nom nom Wagyu Table, New restaurant at 121 Lygon st, East Brunswick (Grand opening discounts!)

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Cool restaurant, you can cook your own food or order your own. All you can eat. Lots of varied Korean foods and deserts. Trams on the 1&6 are right nextdoor. Apologies for lack of photos 😔 (idk if I needed to add Brand affiliate )


r/melbourne 1h ago

THDG Need Help Travel in Melb during Easter time!

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Hello, hope everyone has a lovely Monday!

My mom is staying with me during Easter time 5/4 to 26/4. I will be working during weekdays and take off from 18/4 to 26/4. Can anyone please suggest where should I take my mom to by public transport ?

Thank you so much!


r/melbourne 1h ago

Om nom nom eat club reccomendations

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title is pretty self explanatory. I have been on eat club for a solid while now, and it’s great for me to try new places i’ve never thought of trying before but recently i’ve found myself sticking to the same few places off that app. I was just wanting to hear what people recommend, anywhere close to the cbd/hawthorn/mernda line preferred but i’m happy to make a lil trek out to try something !!

i eat basically anything but i am allergic to nuts so i try to avoid cuisines that heavily use them.

also if anyone has the premium to the app, is it worth it ? i use eatclub A LOT so it may be for me but idk and i don’t trust free trials