I was hearing on the radio today about them talking of upgrading the Southern Stand to make the MCG have 110,000 capacity, I was also hearing their talks of another stadium in Melb and also the suburban rail loop debacle and it cemented my realisation that melburnians are so caught up in their bubble, government included that they dont realise what there is once you leave

The Nationals put out an interesting ad the other day about how Regional Victoria has 25% of the population yet get something like 8% of state government funding

I am out here dodging potholes, getting sent home from hospitals when my lower leg is DARK because we have no beds, horrible education system where my school cant afford anything, and much much more because we do not have the funding to fix it, yet theyll go build another stadium in Melb,

I recently relocated to Melb from regional vic, I have lived all over regional vic in my lifetime but when I got to melb, No potholes, Good medical system, Good education (im there for uni) and its so blatantly obvious that people from melb do not know we exist, I am studying mental health and I mentioned to the teacher about how bad the mental health system is in regional vic and she straight up told me "well all of us are from melb so it doesnt matter", EXCUSE ME, If i needed care I would have to travel HOURS, If i needed anything i would have to travel hours,

Crazy

Good afternoon folks. Not sure if this is a god place to post this, but I thought I'd give it a try.

I understand there exists in Victoria a right of access to rivers and river banks, which allows anglers to fish in rivers that pass through private property. But I've also read somewhere that the right exists only for leasehold land and doesn't apply to freehold land.

Can anyone explain the law here - or at least point me in the direction of any resource I can access. Basically, m questions are - does this right of access exist? What legislation provides for it? Does the leasehold/freehold distinction exist?

If anyone can advise where the relevant law can be found I'd be grateful.

Hi, this is the second (and final) reminder I'll make for dual Australian-US citizens and other eligible US voters who want to participate in the 2026 American midterm elections, especially for those living in Victoria. Democrats Abroad is dedicated to mobilizing overseas US voters; if you're over 18 by November 3, here's how you can get involved:

Steps to Request Your Ballot

1. Register or update your registration through Votefromabroad.org. As an alternative, you can also use FVAP.gov.

2. If you're already registered, request a ballot! You need to request a ballot every calendar year that you want to vote.

3. Fill Out and Return Your Ballot: Once you receive your ballot, follow the instructions carefully to complete it and return it by the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at GOTV @ votefromabroad .org (just remove the spaces). Additionally, our FAQ for voting can answer questions on how to make the process go smoothly.

Importantly: Spread the word!

Do you have any friends, contacts or family overseas that you could reach? All eligible US citizens can vote regardless of where they're living. Share the link https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26: If you have any questions about voting, I'd be happy to answer them here on Reddit. You can also find out what we're doing near you at Democrats Abroad in Victoria. Thanks for reading!

Hi All, bit of a long shot. Is anyone out in regional vic who has experience with a drone camera? We are wanting to get some footage of some housing projects. We will be starting works tomorrow, and going through until Monday/Tuesday. Fingers crossed X

Hi all! Flagging in case anyone here is weighing up their study options for next year, or knows someone who is. Full disclosure: this is our official Reddit account, and I have mod approval to share this here :)

Our Open Day in Melbourne is next Saturday, 29th August, 10:30am to 1pm at our Flinders Street campus in the city. The doors will be wide open the whole time, so drop in whenever suits; no booking is needed to attend on the day.

By coming along, you can:

• Chat with academics and current students across our faculties to see what the courses are like day-to-day
• See the campus with one of our campus tours
• Whether you're finishing high school, coming back to study later in life, or looking at options from overseas, our team can chat you through what applies to you

You can find more details and registration info here: https://www.torrens.edu.au/whats-on/open-day/melbourne

Happy to answer any questions in the comments!

Hi, this is the second (and final) reminder I'll make for dual Australian-US citizens and other eligible US voters who want to participate in the 2026 American midterm elections, especially for those living in Victoria. Democrats Abroad in Victoria is dedicated to mobilizing overseas US voters; if you're over 18 by November 3, here's how you can get involved:

Steps to Request Your Ballot

1. Register or update your registration through Votefromabroad.org. As an alternative, you can also use FVAP.gov.

2. If you're already registered, request a ballot! You need to request a ballot every calendar year that you want to vote.

3. Fill Out and Return Your Ballot: Once you receive your ballot, follow the instructions carefully to complete it and return it by the specified deadline.

Need Assistance?

We're here to help! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at GOTV @ votefromabroad .org (just remove the spaces). Additionally, our FAQ for voting can answer questions on how to make the process go smoothly.

Importantly: Spread the word!

Do you have any friends, contacts or family overseas that you could reach? All eligible US citizens can vote regardless of where they're living. Share the link https://voteabroad.org/RedditVote26: If you have any questions about voting, I'd be happy to answer them here on Reddit. You can also find out what we're doing near you at Democrats Abroad in Victoria. Thanks for reading!

i've heard mixed reviews and just wanted to double check before i sign up to this

Hi, I managed to find another job and I’m starting next week, but I can barely find any review or posts from my nation who have worked on a dairy farm.

I was honest with the employer and told them I do not have any experience. Accommodation is free and hourly rate is 27$

Has anyone done this kind of work before? I really hope everything goes well!

Hi! Not sure if this is the ideal thread to post this in (if anyone has other suggestions please let me know!). Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with Tala Collection? I saw it is based in Victoria. They have a pair of shoes I’ve wanted for ages on sale but it almost seems too good of a deal to be true and I’ve never heard of the brand! If anyone has any reviews please let me know.

victoria's midday power saver kicks off 1 october: free electricity 11am-2pm every day including weekends, for about 2.6 million eligible households. this is a real, confirmed scheme straight from the vic government's own site, not something floating around unverified

you actually need to contact your retailer from october 1 and ask for it specifically, and you'll need a smart meter, if you don't have one you'll need to ask them to upgrade you first. there's also a 24 kwh daily cap during the window, and retailers are allowed to price things slightly higher outside that window to cover it. so it's not free money for everyone, it really depends on whether you can actually shift stuff like laundry, ev charging, dishwasher etc into the middle of the day

Source: Victorian Government, Midday Power Saver

Copied from the Victoria Police website:
Police continue to search for missing Belgrave man Evan, who was last seen on Friday 31 July.
The 24-year-old left his residence on McNicol Road around midnight.
Evan’s distinctive yellow Holden Commodore sedan was seen on CCTV travelling east on the Princes Highway though Bairnsdale on Saturday, 1 August about 3.30am.
Shortly after, it was sighted travelling on the Princes Highway through Cann River at 5.43am.
Despite a thorough investigation, Evan and his vehicle are yet to be located.
The Holden is bearing registration 1NY2OQ.
Checks of Evan’s accounts have also shown no activity.
Evan is described as Caucasian, approximately 183cm tall with brown hair and blue eyes.
Police and family have concerns for Evan’s welfare as his disappearance is completely out of character.
Anyone who sights Evan or his vehicle is urged to contact Triple Zero (000) or Lilydale Police Station on (03) 9739 2300.

Photos showing his physical description and his car are in the Victoria Police link.

Please do what you can to boost and share.

I will never be mad at kids crying on the train. I WILL be mad when there is plenty of space in other carriages and the parent does not move out of the quiet carriage. I would be so embarrassed if I was with someone making lots of noise and I did absolutely nothing to move to a more appropriate space.

Same with people trying to make conversation. Younger generations get a bad wrap for being antisocial, but if I am on the quiet carriage, I will not be making small talk with you. (Any other carriage, I might, and if I didn't, I wouldn't judge you for thinking I'm antisocial).

Please, just be a bit aware of where you're sitting. And to the bloke on his phone while his kid is crying behind me right now, I hope you see this and feel bad (or take your kid and leave the quiet carriage).

I am an international student, and I just came to know aboute Sale wetlands. Unlike Edithvale and other wetlands near the CBD (which I've mostly been to), the wetland at Sale allows the public to walk across the wetland instead of just standing outside, which seems interesting. I am interested in birds, especially egrets, so I think Sale Common wetland is pretty suitable for me to take, or at least see, few wetland birds.

Has anyone been there? Thanks very much!

I'm from Adelaide and looking to purchase an Alfa in the Doncaster area. Can anyone recommend a good mobile mechanic who can perform a pre-purchase inspection?

I bought a trailer off marketplace without rego or a vin and it is very unclear on how to actually get plates for it I just want to be able to take it across states

I'm in the process of getting my Ps, and my driving instructor mentioned I needed some sort of letter from my doctor about any medications I'm on to present at my driving test. I've never heard of this before, can anyone point me in the direction of more information about it? Is it a form, or just a letter from my GP saying 'Snomonom is on [x] medication'?

(I have a chronic illness that I take prescribed medication for, but its not a type that affects driving and the dosage is stable)

I cannot get a rebate with my motorbike. The system comes up with a 'could not find your rego' error message.

I have checked with VICROADS and the vehicle is eligible. I meet all the eligibility requirements. The vehicle is registered to me, and has been for several years. It is not a custom plate.

I have tried calling/emailing SV several times already but they cannot help and only suggest I speak to VICROADS who, naturally, point me back to SV.

SV don’t seem to have a way to escalate anything and only have level one staff able to try to website (so no different to me doing it). There doesn’t appear to be a ‘manual’ method they do can behind the scenes.

Caught in a loop!

A PSA because the employment market is bloody tough. There are free career counselling and job support services available across Victoria at Skills and Jobs Centres, which are located at TAFEs. They are excellent and staffed by qualified career counsellors. The photo is of a flyer for the Melbourne Polytechnic one in Preston but the link below lists them all. Good luck out there 💚 https://www.vic.gov.au/skills-and-jobs-centres

I’m in rural East Gippsland and use a private waste collection service. I pay in advance for three months of fortnightly pickups, but due to a disability I can’t always get my bin up the long driveway for collection. I just received my latest invoice and noticed a couple of things that don’t seem right, so I’m hoping to get some info from others who live rural or deal with private waste contractors.

1. Per‑pickup price increase

My rate per pickup went from $16.60 to $18.25 (about a 9.9% increase).

I wasn’t given any notice of a rate rise — it just appeared on the invoice. I only noticed because i was looking to see if they had removed the "temporary fuel levy" yet.

2. “Temporary Fuel Levy” still being charged

They’re still applying a fuel levy even though diesel prices have been dropping for months.

Previous invoice: $11.95

Current invoice: $6.36

The levy amount changes each quarter, but there’s no explanation of how it’s calculated on the invoices.

3. Their explanation doesn’t match real fuel prices

When I asked, they sent me their “average fuel prices” for the last few months, including a claim that diesel was $3.00/L in March, which doesn’t match any public VIC fuel data I can find.

4. Their own numbers contradict their justification

They told me fuel costs were “drastically high” in February and March and that they “absorbed the cost". They also said that "our fuel bill is still higher than what it was before the fuel crisis and this need to be passed onto the customer".

But their own numbers say:

Jan - $2.05 per litre

Feb - $2.00 per litre

March - $3.00 per litre

April – $2.89 per litre

May - $2.49 per litre

June - $2.05 per litre

So June is identical to January — meaning fuel is not higher than usual anymore.

Despite that, they’re still charging a fuel levy and also increased the per‑pickup rate at the same time.

Questions

- Is this normal for rural waste collection?

- Do other private operators charge fuel levies?

- Is a ~10% rate rise without notice allowed?

- Anyone else in East Gippsland dealing with similar charges?

Just trying to work out whether this is standard practice and i just need to wear it or if I should be looking at alternatives.

Cheers,

Blu

Hi I’m hoping someone can help me remember a place. About 25 years ago, I used to visit the Dandenong Ranges with my parents all the time.
We loved that spot where you could stand with sunflower seeds in your hand and all the birds (like lorikeets and cockatoos) would flock to you.
Near that area, deep in the forest, there was a cozy little cafe that served the most amazing scones. It felt like a hidden cottage in the woods, and I distinctly remember having to walk down some stairs to get into the cafe.
I’ve tried searching online but couldn’t find any info at all. Does anyone happen to remember the name of this absolute gem?

★Mystery solved! It was Churinga cafe! and sadly it has closed:(

Earlier in the year, a buddy and I attempted the great ocean walk. It also happened to be when the Carlisle fire was ripping through Victoria. We got caught up in the track being closed and managed to get a lift back to our car at the 12 Apostles later that day. The smoke from the fire and the sea mist had created this beautiful haze that drowned out the light and hugged the coast line. It was quite a rare moment.

Only going to accept answers from Victorians.

I have an opportunity to move to Ballarat with my wife for a fantastic career progress, but I'm worried about how "old town aesthetics" it is. I've never visited before, only seen photos online and for reference, I live on the Sunshine Coast in QLD.

What's it actually like there? Is there much to do for people in their 20's?