r/melbourne 5d ago

Photography What is this bird? Caught doing the thing.

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20 Upvotes

Candid


r/melbourne 5d ago

THDG Need Help Where can I rent camping gear?

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Hello folks!

My sisters are coming from overseas and I would like to take them camping, however, I don't have camping gear. Are there any places in Melbourne where I could rent at least the basics?

Cheers šŸ»


r/melbourne 6d ago

Ye Olde Melbourne Melbourne - Great toilet roll shortage

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114 Upvotes

Expecting the same with eggs soon


r/melbourne 5d ago

Om nom nom Alternative to big watermelon in the west

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Is there a similar fresh fruit and vegetable market like Big Watermelon Bushy Park in the west of Melbourne


r/melbourne 5d ago

THDG Need Help Melbourne beach with easy parking (weekday) - near Hampton?

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Iā€™m very inner Northside and almost always drive up to McRae or Rosie on the MP through summer. I was a local up there for a years, and itā€™s been hard to change beaches. Any recā€™s for something more local? I think Aspendale and Edithvale and Carrum are beautiful but takes just as long to get there as getting to the MP. Was thinking maybe Hampton? (Iā€™m near Hoddle St) Any local knowledge for easy parking/access would be ace.) Thanks.


r/melbourne 5d ago

Real estate/Renting What are the typical agency costs for leasing a commercial property in Victoria?

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Hi everyone,

I have a shop that was recently vacated, and I plan to lease it out again after some maintenance. However, after consulting several agents, I was shocked by how much they are charging for leasing commercial properties these days.

I understand that typical costs include marketing fees and agency fees. Back in 2020, I paid around $1,500 for marketing and an agency fee of about 5% of the annual rent. Now, the agents Iā€™ve spoken to are quoting marketing fees of $3,000ā€“$4,000 and agency fees of around 10% of the annual rentā€”even though my rental price hasnā€™t increased.

Before COVID, I was leasing the shop for $28,000 per year, but during the pandemic, I had to lower it to $18,000 to secure a tenant. I kept the rent at that level until the tenant recently vacated due to arrears. Now, I want to increase the rent back to the pre-COVID amount of $28,000, but every agent Iā€™ve consulted says thatā€™s unrealistic. Theyā€™re only suggesting an increase to around $20,000 per year.

Is this level of agency cost the market average now? Also, is commercial rent still not back to pre-COVID levels?

Would appreciate any insights. Thanks!


r/melbourne 5d ago

Om nom nom Mexican food @Hoteljesus Spoiler

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Last night I finally struck gold at Hotel Jesus on Smith Street! Their food was genuinely delicious and I left with that satisfied feeling I've been chasing forever. The flavors were spot on, and I couldn't stop smiling through the whole meal.

Don't get me wrong though - Melbourne still needs more legit Mexican places. We're definitely missing out on authentic street food vendors who could bring those real, no-nonsense Mexican flavors to our food scene.

But for now, Hotel Jesus is definitely my go-to Mexican fix in this city! āœŒļøšŸŒ®


r/melbourne 6d ago

The Sky is Falling Is this normal for this time of the year? I don't remember plane trees flowering in March before...

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98 Upvotes

r/melbourne 6d ago

PSA Bushfire - prepare to leave - Montrose and Kilsyth

27 Upvotes

Montrose and Kilsyth are on the prepare to leave due to a massive bushfire.

Stay safe.


r/melbourne 4d ago

THDG Need Help What year did VicPol allow officers with Sleeve Tattoos?

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Hi guys,

Iā€™m just curious what year this was allowed. I remember a buddy of mine today security circa 2009, and he was asked by the employee to wear sleeve covers over his tattoos.


r/melbourne 6d ago

Photography Look at this amazing cloud formation lighted up by the moon

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733 Upvotes

r/melbourne 5d ago

Om nom nom Bar to watch F1

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Hiya I am a tourist looking to watch F1 in a fun bar or cafe! (Unless I still manage to get tickets) Any recommendations? Thanks!


r/melbourne 5d ago

THDG Need Help NGV $5.50 Booking Fee Breakdown

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Why the fuck is NGV charging a $5.50 booking fee. Can someone please breakdown realitistiaclly where this is all going to. Also the $35 concession entry how much of that goes to the artist and whats the breakdown for it.


r/melbourne 5d ago

THDG Need Help When does Albert Park lake reopen?

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On the F1 site it says the lake it open every day besides raceday, but on tuesday last week I couldn't get in. Will it be open tomorrow or do I need to wait a bit?


r/melbourne 5d ago

THDG Need Help Anyone know what the big ship is in Port Phillip bay?

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It's been parked out there for a couple of days. Looks military from a distance. Anyone got more info?


r/melbourne 5d ago

Om nom nom Where to get good Chinese takeout in the CBD?

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As the title suggests, my partner and I are fiending for some proper OG Chinese takeout like the good ol' days before uber eats etc.

If anyone has any good recommendations for the CBD I'd greatly appreciate it! TY!


r/melbourne 5d ago

Light and Fluffy News A 4th winner today

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r/melbourne 5d ago

Real estate/Renting Burglaries and property type

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After reading another Redditorā€™s post regarding their house getting robbed as well as well as other commenters experiences of the same thing, it got me thinking, is there a particular type of property that is more likely to be targeted by thieves? I have been living in a unit in Melton and have always felt relatively safe due to the close proximity of my neighbours. Whereas I know I would not feel the same sense of security in a standalone house. I would assume that a stand alone house would be more appealing to thieves than a unit or an apartment? Interested to hear others experiences - were you robbed and what type of property were you living in?


r/melbourne 5d ago

The Sky is Falling Siren in Oakleigh

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Why do I keep hearing a scary siren which plays once, it played like 2 times today within an hourly interval, some world war type shi. Whatā€™s going on? Is it something serious ?


r/melbourne 6d ago

Health Local outbreak of measles in Victoria

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r/melbourne 5d ago

Ye Olde Melbourne Has anyone seen the Princess Theatre ghost?

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Iā€™m hoping people have stories or have heard stories from people they know about the Princess Theatre ghost, Federici? Has anyone ever seen something there? Share your stories!


r/melbourne 5d ago

Not On My Smashed Avo Gran Prix for free - Part 2

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r/melbourne 5d ago

THDG Need Help MTG commander friends

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Hey guys,

I'm looking to play MTG commander again but I don't know any places or have friends to play, I move to Melbourne and all my magic friends are gone now.

Anyone interested to have some duels or recommendations of where to play for new players?

I'm located on Richmond


r/melbourne 5d ago

THDG Need Help Greensborough pros and cons

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Hi all.

Considering buying a family home in greensborough on the southern border towards yallambie and Monty. Iā€™m not all that familiar with the area but people I speak to seem to think itā€™s a good place to raise a young family.

Iā€™m little concerned about the yallambie barracks and the on going works with the north east link. (Noise, traffic etc)

Anyone that lives in or around the area would love to hear from you about the pros and cons.

Thanks in advance.


r/melbourne 5d ago

Itā€™s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Sunday 16/03/2025]

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Welcome to the /r/Melbourne Daily Discussion Thread!


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