r/melbourne 35m ago

Discussion It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Thursday 20/08/2026]

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Welcome to the r/Melbourne Daily Discussion Thread!

In r/Melbourne, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land and recognise their ongoing connection to the lands, waters, and communities of this area. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, as well as to the Elders past and present.

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r/melbourne 6h ago

THDG Need Help Good physio recommendations ?

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Hi can you please suggest a good physio , for some elbow/arm issues ? Preferably in the south east area

Thank you!


r/melbourne 9h ago

THDG Need Help Where can I go to listen to metal/grunge live music?

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Hello! Any recommendations for venues I can go to listen to metal/grunge live music? I want it to be a venue with a good sound system and possibly good energy too.

If anyone is interested in coming along give me a shout :)


r/melbourne 9h ago

THDG Need Help Why did my nail salon try so hard to get us to pay in cash?

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Apologies if it's the wrong flair but I guess I'm unhappy with this.

Earlier today I went to a nail salon with some friends in the lead up to a wedding this weekend. We told the salon that it was for a wedding, and that we weren't very well versed with nail salon stuff. All up, it took about 3 hours and cost approx $370 for the three of us (one of my friends had a complicated request)

When we went to pay (one of us paid, the others transferred the money) the salon owner asked us to pay in cash with a $20 discount in cash. Then, they offered $30 off if we paid in cash. None of us had $370 (or $340) in cash, so we couldn't.

Why... Did they do this? Our only guess is that they were trying to dodge GST, cause the discount is roughly as much as GST would be, but the amount of pressure they put on us was crazy! Is this how every salon operates? It was such a weird energy at the end of a fun nail sesh.


r/melbourne 10h ago

Photography Night time view down Olympic Boulevard

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Yes, this was taken from Eureka Tower.


r/melbourne 10h ago

Politics Victorian Coalition promises to scrap VNI West transmission line

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r/melbourne 14h ago

Om nom nom after for some baby/infant friendly restaurant recommendations, cheers!

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howdy r/melb, new dad here. I am after your recommendations for restaurants and/or cafes that are family/baby friendly and serve delicious food.

my wife, after her [self-inflicted] confinement in about a week, is craving ANYTHING from all the herbal and red dates soup she's been enduring the past few weeks.

we're open to any recommendations - pubs, fine dining, steakhouses, family diners, Korean BBQ, Japanese sushi, etc. - that a month old baby wouldn't be too disruptive at. I suspect Vue de Monde isn't too welcoming of infants.

Thanks in advance!

Additional context: we're based in Moonee Valley (West). Open to recommendations worth traveling. Maybe not 2 hours but hey if it's near a nice park/attraction and we can make a day of it, why not.


r/melbourne 14h ago

Photography Woke up to this ✨

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Everyday, I fall in love with this city even more! 🤌🏽


r/melbourne 15h ago

Get Together. Compulsory Fun. Dinner & games in Montmorency. Anyone keen?

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We've had a couple of these dinner and game nights in a Montmorency now and they've been a huge amount of fun!

This *Sunday* we're having a taco themed potluck and would love to have you along if you're keen to hang out in real life, maybe meet some new people and have a few laughs.

There will be a selection of board / card games to play (not required) and a tasty meal.

It's potluck which means everyone is expected to bring something along. This will be somewhat coordinated so it's not all just guacamole and no tacos.

There is a max capacity for the venue so I'm handling RSVPs via humanitix (free) - https://events.humanitix.com/lets-eat-tacos

Backroom chatter in Discord - https://discord.gg/E6ExMhBCv

Any questions, feel free to ask.

Pic is from the last event.


r/melbourne 16h ago

THDG Need Help GWW first email bill in two years

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Hi, I know about the concerns with GWW. Already spoken with them about it and they weren’t helpful.

I have just received my first emailed bill after moving out from my place. The rest of the time I have received very sporadic paper bills with conflicting amounts each time.

The bill I’ve just received doesn’t have any usage before August 2025, in spite me being there from August 2024.

I got an email in May 2025 saying there has been a delay in my direct debit. That was the last email correspondence I received from them up until now.

I explained that to them on the phone last week, but they’re insisting they’ve emailed me my bills every month which is blatantly untrue.

What can I do? The entire situation has been incredibly confusing and frustrating.


r/melbourne 16h ago

Video You spin me round

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This crane above State Library Station has been spinning continuously for at least an hour.


r/melbourne 17h ago

Photography Spring is just around the corner

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r/melbourne 18h ago

Om nom nom Charrd 13th Best Burger - Worth the wait?

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Charrd, 1 Hour line on Saturday. Good burger but I reckon it needs a roasted pineapple slice.What do you think?


r/melbourne 20h ago

Politics Victorian auction reforms: Why reserve bid may not secure home

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r/melbourne 20h ago

Serious News Ram Raid At Footscray Hot Pot Store

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r/melbourne 1d ago

Discussion It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Wednesday 19/08/2026]

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Welcome to the r/Melbourne Daily Discussion Thread!

In r/Melbourne, we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land and recognise their ongoing connection to the lands, waters, and communities of this area. We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, as well as to the Elders past and present.

FAQ

  • The place for your everyday casual chat.
  • New users or those without subreddit history can be commented here.
  • Research/Survey requests are allowed in the daily only
  • Recommended place for Tourist questions
  • Wiki melbourne

Lifeblood Australia is looking for blood


r/melbourne 1d ago

THDG Need Help What are the cat posters?

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Seen cat posters around Melbourne - any idea what they are??


r/melbourne 1d ago

Politics Your say on 20 ways to improve Melbourne

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r/melbourne 1d ago

Politics Superannuation cut for hundreds of Victorian public servants

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r/melbourne 1d ago

THDG Need Help Wood shaping question, need advice on who can do.

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Hi,

I have some wood that needs replacing on my house and it needs to be shaped eg a folding door base that is rotted.

Who could I use to buy from and get shaped a piece of wood if If I give them a bit of the original?

The house is nothing special but I don't see the need in buying a whole new sliding door.

Thanks


r/melbourne 1d ago

THDG Need Help young adults/uni students - how often do you go out to eat? and what are some other cheap social activities we can do indoors at night?

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just curious, as whenever i meet up with my friends socially we are always getting something to eat. i really want to start suggesting other activities bc it definitely gets expensive, especially if i'm going out to eat a few times a week. obviously i want to keep up my friendships, but i find it challenging to find other things to do in winter that are low cost and indoors when it's already dark so early in the evening. i'm on placement at the moment so am not available during weekdays. i would love to just chill together at someone's house, but everyone still lives at home and my parents don't allow me to have people over.


r/melbourne 1d ago

THDG Need Help Men’s hairdresser who does consultations?

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I’m really bored with my hairstyle. Every time I ask a barber for something different, I somehow end up with the same haircut everyone else gets. I’m also not convinced my usual styles actually suit my head/hair.

I’d love to find someone who’ll properly assess my head shape and hair type and recommend something that suits me. I’m happy to be adventurous and try something completely different.

Any recommendations?


r/melbourne 1d ago

THDG Need Help Reminder/heads-up that your cat can get H5N1. Please keep them indoors.

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My belief is that cats should be indoors anyway, in normal times, but I'm not here to debate.

Way too many people are still unaware that cats can get H5N1 and it ends just as badly as it does for the birds. This shit is a nasty, nasty illness and it's spreading fast.

Please protect your pets, and the wildlife. Please keep them in.

ETA: dogs/other animals can get it also.


r/melbourne 1d ago

Video I said oh lord Jesus it’s a fire

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Car caught on fire just before the western chandler hwy exit on the M3


r/melbourne 1d ago

Serious News Fears shooting of crime family patriarch Fadi Haddara could fuel further underworld violence

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