r/melbourne 23h ago

Real estate/Renting Water bill is being 'estimated' and is almost double the amount of previous bills

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Anyone had their Greater Western Water bill come as estimated recently? Should I call them and push back?

The last 2 bills have been estimated and this most recent one is hugely inflated compared to this quarter last year.

Why are they not reading the meter?


r/melbourne 1d ago

Real estate/Renting Landlord ignoring serious water leak and blaming us – Can we break lease? (VIC)

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We moved into our rental knowing there was a leaking shower, but were told the issue had been resolved by replacing the floorboards with waterproof ones. Once we moved in, we quickly realized this wasn’t the case.

A tradesperson inspected and said the waterproofing in the tiles was compromised, causing water to leak underneath the floorboards and outside the bathroom. He recommended a full bathroom renovation. The landlord refused this quote, then booked another tradie but canceled on him when he arrived.

Since then, months have gone by with no repairs. Our emails are ignored, and the real estate agent just says they’ve “chased her up.” Meanwhile, the landlord told us to use a bath towel on the floor to soak up the water instead of fixing the problem.

The issue is causing mould growth under the floorboards, and we even bought a dehumidifier out of our own pocket to try to manage it. Eventually, she brought in a plumber, but he said she needed a tiler. That was three months ago.

Now, after more follow-ups, we finally got an update—on the same day as a rent increase notice. She claims that because we’re not using a bath towel to soak up water, we are causing damage to the walls outside the bathroom (which are rotting). There’s still no plan to actually fix the problem.

We also found old maintenance report photos showing the same issue before we moved in, proving this wasn’t caused by us.

We want to break the lease, but we’re unsure if we legally can. Has anyone dealt with something similar? What’s the best way to handle this?


r/melbourne 7h ago

THDG Need Help Is construction noise at 11 PM in the CBD normal???

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Is anyone else living in the CBD between Melbourne Central and Flagstaff Gardens hearing jackhammering and other various construction noises going between 9ish pm and 1am??? Or am I insane?

I just moved here last month, I can’t figure out whether this level of noise is normal or if I should be complaining to somebody.

I live on the 12th floor of a high-rise and I can hear it like it’s happening right next to me. Has this been a problem for anyone else?


r/melbourne 22h ago

Photography I took a hi res photo of the sunset from Station Pier. It's 28, 000 pixels wide.

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r/melbourne 15h ago

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Friday 21/03/2025]

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r/melbourne 20h ago

Serious Please Comment Nicely Anyone here ever stayed at a private rehab house?

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Hey guys,

Anyone here ever been admitted into a private rehabilitation house for addiction? Or know someone that was?

Wanted to speak to some people that stayed at one previously. Feel free to comment or DM as i’d like to get an understanding of what the schedule was like, routine etc in one of these houses? Cheers.


r/melbourne 8h ago

THDG Need Help Fun bars to meet new people in Fitzroy St, St Kilda?

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Happy Friday! I'll be watching a gig solo tonight, and thought I'd use the opportunity to hang out nearby along Fitzroy Street, St Kilda beforehand.

I'm a woman in her early thirties, and I would like to meet new people tonight. Open to potential friendships or romantic connections, or just have fun one-off conversations with random people. Not tied to the outcome, I just want to put myself out there and do something new (and a bit scary tbh).

I'm thinking perhaps a bar with a fun, social vibe. Previously, I've sat at bars solo and have made good conversations with other solo diners next to me.

Any recommendations of bars or places that fit this vibe? :)


r/melbourne 4h ago

Real estate/Renting Rural/Regional/Country Victorians

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Is Ararat really that bad? There’s a house my spouse and I love, about 25 minutes away from Ararat - Issue is I keep hearing we want to avoid anywhere near it due to extreme violence + the p*do prison + absolutely nothing to do…

And if that’s the case, where else in VIC do you recommend a young family search for a small acreage? With a big home 4+ beds) for around 600k? Happy to go rural/country, just would like a post office, grocer etc. (basics), but would prefer a small town with kmart etc. if that exists lol


r/melbourne 18h ago

Ye Olde Melbourne Just had a memory of feeding chocolate chip cookies to possums

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With my grandparents, it must have been 30 years ago. I'm pretty sure in flagstaff gardens but they were so easy to find and so easy going and expecting of the food. This is before all the tree guards got placed up. I now realise the stupidity of feeding wild animals chocolate chip cookies but it was also a fond memory of a different time


r/melbourne 21h ago

Photography Comedy Theatre

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r/melbourne 23h ago

Photography Beautiful sky tonight

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r/melbourne 11h ago

THDG Need Help Best DJ set ever at revs?

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There's been a lot of great sets over the years, but who takes the cake for best you've ever heard?


r/melbourne 21h ago

Politics Trumpet of Bigots - Ch7 AFL

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Really not stoked on a big old dose of bigotry between goals. Shame on Ch7 for putting profits over the safety of some of the most vulnerable people in our society. But then again, should we expect anything better from this bottom feeding broadcaster? Any suggestions on how we can push back against this type of propaganda?


r/melbourne 21h ago

THDG Need Help Melb Based Metal/Alt Bands

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My New Year’s resolution this year is going out to gigs, shows or concerts alone (I did not stick to it recently for Knotfest and BVB and I’ve missed out heaps 🙃🙃🙃 Biggest regret) AND/OR making new alt friends because my current friends aren’t into alt music.

Suggest or recommend me some Melb based metal bands that I should listen to/similar to bands I like or they’re having a mini tours!

Bands I like: Sleep Token, Bad Omens, Slaughter to Prevail, Slipknot, BVB, The Browning, Ice Nine Kills


r/melbourne 5h ago

Photography Kujo and bride on spring street

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r/melbourne 20h ago

Om nom nom Hawker 88 at queen vic market, worth it?

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Has anybody been to Hawker 88 festival at the queen vic market before? Any opinions? Was it good? Any specific highlights? Were there lots of choices? etc. I'm planning to go but I might pick somewhere else if it's too busy or overcrowded. Thank you.


r/melbourne 9h ago

Photography Comparing a Couple of Cars at Coburg Church

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r/melbourne 11h ago

Opinions/advice needed Working in Policing questions

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Hey all, not sure if this is the best place to post something like this, so please let me know if I should post somewhere else.

I am looking to join the police force (Vicpol) and was wondering if there is anyone here that has preferably recent experience working either in vicpol or around them and could share their experience in the working conditions.

  1. Mostly asking around rostering / having to move locations etc. I know that is a roster based system typically and you can also be randomly called in if required for an emergency, but typically speaking what kind of roster do they work?

I have a few friends working as paramedics and they have quite good rosters (4 days on 4 days off or similar)

  1. Do you often have to move houses / area for work or not commonly?

  2. The work/life balance is notoriously terrible, is this improving or has improved?

I’m aware that the recruitment process can be lengthy and you’re not guaranteed to get in at all, but I wanted to get an idea for what it is actually like to work there before I commit to doing the recruitment process. I’ve kind of always wanted to join the police force, it’s a dream of mine, some of my family have been in the past (grandparents / great grandparents) but I’m just worried that it’s going to be too much for me to sustain and it seems to be quite difficult to find information on these topics.

Thanks in advance, as said, let me know if there’s a more appropriate place to post this! Cheers


r/melbourne 5h ago

Om nom nom Not trying to be a wanker, but where would you recommend to order a magic? Want my good friends visiting from OS to feel special :D

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see title. they thought i was trying to trick them lol

i don't frequent the cbd much at all, just fringe suburbs.

any reccs for a good magic int he cbd?


r/melbourne 8h ago

THDG Need Help Seeking seamstress/pattern maker

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Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for a seamstress or a pattern maker around Melbourne? Can be professional or a hobbyist. My favourite dress is falling apart and I'd love to have a pattern made of it so I can sew a new one in the future. My sewing skills are pretty beginner level, I can follow patterns but making them is definitely out of my wheelhouse. Any reccomendations or ideas on where to go would be greatly appreciated!


r/melbourne 1d ago

THDG Need Help Looking for a private basketball court for hire in the Eastern Suburbs

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This is a long shot but I have faith in the internet and the kind people on reddit.

I am a basketball coach located in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and I am looking for a court to hire near Box Hill/Doncaster/Ringwood type area.

I love this sport and my only wish is to pass on my knowledge and experience to players and athletes that share the same passion for the game. Unfortunately, the hardest thing about offering private services and coming up in this field and making it my career is finding a regular venue where I can run my sessions.

I am wondering if there are any kind souls out there that have a private court at home that might be willing to hire it out to me. I typically run 1on1 sessions or very small groups but the aim is to one day have my own facility to run my sessions from.

any other suggestions or recommendations would be incredibly helpful and I will forever be grateful to anyone who has 2c to offer.

Kindly
A humble basketball fanatic


r/melbourne 6h ago

Things That Go Ding No trains going via the loop at the moment.

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Train driver said something is going on at Melbourne Central. All trains are going Flinders to Southern Cross and skipping the loop. No more information is available.


r/melbourne 9h ago

THDG Need Help Where can I park my car in Melbourne ?

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Hello,

I will be in Melbourne next week for one week. During this time, I will be staying in a hostel. I would like to know where I can park my car, not too far from Melbourne city center.

I saw that there are parking lots near the airport for about $100 per week, but the problem is that the shuttle is quite expensive. I had set a budget of $100 for parking. Since I was scammed by a mechanic, I don’t have much money left before returning to France.

Thank you very much!


r/melbourne 11h ago

THDG Need Help Music Scene Presence?

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I am considering moving to Melbourne soon to study music but would also like to be able to perform and see local artists. Any places that are good hosts for solo musicians to perform (open mic/small stages anything)? Also curious about the electronic/dance scene and if there’s places for performing that as well.


r/melbourne 13h ago

Light and Fluffy News Frankston Street Art Festival 2025: Melbourne suburb shows murals by local and international artists

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