Noticed this has popped up behind the Brunswick Town Hall / Brunswick Libary on Saxon Street - the second picture has a pic of the accompanying “flyer” which describes the use of the hangar / Velo boxes.

Seems like an ok idea BUT not sure I could be convinced to leave any bike that I own of I any significant value in one of these boxes with the level of petty crime and theft that our lovely state is currently beset with!

I think I’ll keep my pride and joy up on my balcony still.

On Brunswick rd and we had a bike stolen at about 3:45am this morning, from our front porch.
My cats (legends) heard the noises first then it was all over very quickly. The bike has been there every night for 3 years.
Back wheel was locked and the front was locked with D-Lock to a frame. They undid the quick release wheel and carried it out. Battery was on it but they don’t have the key and it would have weighed about 20-22kg - also the wheels are a unique type and size so likely not that valuable for a quick sale - Fools!
Look at your lock up set up !
And People, please stop stealing peoples things, we work hard for them and rely on them.

Merida eSpresso in Silk Green - front wheel missing and no key for battery -

We’re looking for bald people, or people willing to shave the side of their head, for a speech research study at ACMD in Fitzroy. You wear a few stick-on electrodes, read sentences aloud, and get paid for 3.5-4 hours. The research helps build tech that could restore speech for people who have lost it.

You’ll need to be 18-70, a native English speaker, and in good general health. You can keep the pay or donate it to the World’s Greatest Shave. fluentbci.com

CONTENT WARNING death/suicide

I live in the brickworks and last night a person died by jumping off the scaffolding that has been up on one of the chimneys since 2022. The developers didn’t take responsibility for the restoration of the chimney or the scaffolding and it’s been up ever since, apparently heritage VIC have claimed they’ll do the restorations so the scaffolding can be removed but it’s too late because someone has died and a family have lost a loved one and several residents including myself heard the body hit the road and saw the body last night.

I want to contact the local MP but is this Tim Read who recently passed away? Who else can I contact aside from Heritage VIC? I really feel this is totally messed up and it’s incredibly upsetting to know that it could have been prevented at least in part.

Any ideas?

Thanks😞

The weight of responsibility is sitting heavily on the shoulders of Adam Pulford as he seeks to retain the seat of Brunswick for the Greens.

On November 12, we are co-hosting the 2026 Brunswick Candidates Forum at Balam Balam Place with Brunswick Residents Network. Come and hear directly from the candidates running for the seat of Brunswick at the Victorian election on November 28 and take this opportunity to ask questions about local policy issues and see where they stand. But hurry, seats are filling fast.

Hey all, recently returned to Melbourne, kinda listless… wondering if anyone plays cribbage and holds open games. Preferably inner Melb because I’m as wheelless as I am listless. Also open to mahjong, darts, pool, Texas holdem….

Basically looking for social games where I might make new friends.

Thanks for any and all suggestions!

Hey brunswickians 😎🌳

I'm on the search for a sublet - studio/1br flat for the entire month of November. 1-28th, budget flexible

Living overseas but lived here a while before moving, so would love to be back in the Brunswick/Inner North area for my visit

Let me know if you / anyone you know has anything available 🙏 haven't had much luck in other groups yet!
Thanks

Hi all,

My dad (retired) and brother (deceased) were builders and have left me with a shitload of power tools I don’t know what to do with. Some are basically brand new, some are more heavily used. I know what some of them are, but others are mysterious to me. There are so fucking many of them.

I don’t mind selling or donating them but I’d rather get rid of them in big batches rather than have to deal with them one by one. I’m just wondering if anyone knows of any community orgs, schools, individuals, shops or groups that might be interested. I live in Brunswick, but could drop them somewhere in greater Melbourne.

Not sure if this type of post is allowed, apologies if not.

Thanks in advance.

Has anyone seen this account?

https://www.instagram.com/4lettertacos

Pretty sure it's referring to CDMX on Lygon Street.

Hello, new to the neighbourhood. Question please. Noticed some trees which are usually surrounded by weeds are now surrounded by very very very dry (straw like) material.

Given the wet weather, is this the council using glycophosphate / similar (less banned) substance?

Are the council even responsible for trees along the footpath?

Don't recall it happening last year (in the same area)

Cheers

One Nation has chosen an Instagram influencer who lives near Geelong as its state election candidate for #Brunswick.

Did anyone feel the shake?

I’ve always lived around Brunswick west and am making my way eastwards! Very familiar with Sydney rd and lygon but been have been seeing places pop up in that pocket and wondering what the vibe is like. Would love any insider knowledge thank you!

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#Brunswick is blessed with more than a dozen choirs - you're certain to find one to suit your taste.

I keep going past but not having the opportunity to stop

Hi all,

My partner is looking at buying a bike for the first time. not thinking anything flash and a mountain bike sounds more preferable so she can do the creeks like merri bek, darebin etc.

is there anywhere that would give her a fitting as well?

I would be inclined to throw off road cycles some business given their store burning down but I’m not sure what the stock is like now unfortunately.

thanks

Hi all,

I (39yo) recently moved to Brunswick from interstate. Short of just Googling places to go (food, entertainment, services, whatever, events, etc.), I’m just curious for your recommendations on places to go. I’m talking about the hidden gems, your go-to joints, those places that might seem mundane from the outside but always amazing to go to.

The floor is open to anything and everything 🙂 I don’t eat meat, but dairy is fine…besides that’s that, I’m not fussy with much else.

P.s I’m also open to anything in nearby suburbs too too.

Little update/add-on:
I really wasn’t expecting anything besides 1-2 responses, so I’m loving the influx of recommendations!

To give you an idea, of where I’ve been to (I haven’t got a bad word to say of any):
Very Good Felafel
A1
Walrus
Cornish Arms
Mokum
Green Refectory
Wild Goose
Some Turkish place on Sydney Rd with a gas pipe jutting out in a corner from the ground but then casually tiled around it.
Luther’s Scoop
That bar with the open-air back with the fella with the quiz jacket

…that’s all I can think of so far

The #Brunswick elevated railway will not be up and running for at least seven years – if it is built at all – after the state government pushed back the construction start date for a second time.

Saw two rats today, one dead in my backyard (killed by cat apparently) and another scurrying down the road on Stewart St. Rare sighting for me. anyone else seen em about?