I like this random collection of old houses decorated with iron lace. Spotted them while crossing Station Street in North Carlton.
enjoyed a stroll along the Yarra just now. this here just opposite the most central vineyard of #Melbourne — and it may look like it’s out in the country, but it is about an hour drive in any direction before you’ve left the city 😅
#Melbourne, 13th September 2025 😕
Pascal
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My family and I are heading to #Melbourne in January, not just for a visit but to live. The process of packing up your entire life and shipping it to another country is...challenging. I'll post more about the exact circumstances of that at a later date - but suffice it to say, I have thoughts to share about the broken social contract in Aotearoa (and how it affects people with rare disorders specifically.)
I'm absolutely gutted to be leaving my community behind, including my job where I work with volunteers and youth workers around the country to support our rangatahi. I would prefer to be staying, but I can't get the treatment I need and my symptoms are progressing. It's a choice of staying here and having a long, painful death - or moving to Australia, being paid more, and living a full life into my old age. So...yeah. It's become an obvious choice.
As a result, one thing I'm going to need is a new job. Community-based, for-purpose work is my preference. Any tips, connections, or thoughts are welcome!
Mike [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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#melbourne folk: we’ll have a team representing us at the World Tram Driver Championships in Vienna tomorrow
https://youtu.be/VBvcGVGwdEA
https://youtu.be/VBvcGVGwdEA
#melbourne folk: we’ll have a team representing us at the World Tram Driver Championships in Vienna tomorrow
https://youtu.be/VBvcGVGwdEA
https://youtu.be/VBvcGVGwdEA
My family and I are heading to #Melbourne in January, not just for a visit but to live. The process of packing up your entire life and shipping it to another country is...challenging. I'll post more about the exact circumstances of that at a later date - but suffice it to say, I have thoughts to share about the broken social contract in Aotearoa (and how it affects people with rare disorders specifically.)
I'm absolutely gutted to be leaving my community behind, including my job where I work with volunteers and youth workers around the country to support our rangatahi. I would prefer to be staying, but I can't get the treatment I need and my symptoms are progressing. It's a choice of staying here and having a long, painful death - or moving to Australia, being paid more, and living a full life into my old age. So...yeah. It's become an obvious choice.
As a result, one thing I'm going to need is a new job. Community-based, for-purpose work is my preference. Any tips, connections, or thoughts are welcome!
I’m bored. Maybe I should do a tarot reading
@farah Maybe music instead? https://pbsfm.org.au in #Melbourne on air at 106.7FM.
I enjoy just that right now.
Neville Park
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Nice! Finally a sport all of Melbourne can get behind.
"Melbourne tram drivers Sally Burgess and Craig Maher have been training for the World Tramdriver Championship in Vienna.
The competition combines eight activities, including precision stopping and speed control, as well as "tram bowling", which involves skittles.
The event will get underway on September 13 and will be streamed online."
Nice! Finally a sport all of Melbourne can get behind.
"Melbourne tram drivers Sally Burgess and Craig Maher have been training for the World Tramdriver Championship in Vienna.
The competition combines eight activities, including precision stopping and speed control, as well as "tram bowling", which involves skittles.
The event will get underway on September 13 and will be streamed online."
Anyone else I know at Camp Sovereignty today? #melbourne
decryption
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This particularly annoys me – when the ad wrap covers the tram windows with a block colour, meaning it could've just been left uncovered. Ad wrap should be banned over tram windows.
This particularly annoys me – when the ad wrap covers the tram windows with a block colour, meaning it could've just been left uncovered. Ad wrap should be banned over tram windows.
Have you read @karenhao book #EmpireOfAI, chronicling the rise of Sam Altman and #OpenAI?
Want to?
It's fantastic - meticulously researched, detailed and an incredible character analysis of one of the most influential people and companies of our time.
My favourite chapter is the last one - what would it take for the Empire of AI to fall?
In #Melbourne#Naarm?
Come see Karen in conversation with @Kobotic presented by #ReadingsBooks, this Friday night at #RMIT.
Entry is free, tix going fast though.
As I said, avoid the city. Violence is guaranteed today
Joel Michael
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Hi Narrm Melbourne folks!
The next Glen Eira Repair Cafe¹ (GERC) is happening on Saturday 20th September.
We're seeking volunteers particularly with sewing skills (although all are welcome). If this sounds like you, and you're happy to spend an afternoon helping people repair their items then please get in touch!
More information on what to expect can be found on our bookings page: https://events.humanitix.com/caulfield-south-community-house-repair-cafe-sept-2025
GERC is a non-profit, volunteer-run group.
Retoots welcome!
Many, many thanks in advance! ♥
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Hi Narrm Melbourne folks!
The next Glen Eira Repair Cafe¹ (GERC) is happening on Saturday 20th September.
We're seeking volunteers particularly with sewing skills (although all are welcome). If this sounds like you, and you're happy to spend an afternoon helping people repair their items then please get in touch!
More information on what to expect can be found on our bookings page: https://events.humanitix.com/caulfield-south-community-house-repair-cafe-sept-2025
GERC is a non-profit, volunteer-run group.
Retoots welcome!
Many, many thanks in advance! ♥
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Mike [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Should you find yourself in the #Melbourne CBD tonight or Wednesday night, step inside the town hall for some immersive art
Shimmering blue fabric drifts through a dark room with paintings on the walls
Semi transparent fabric floats through the air in front of the town hall balcony seating
Should you find yourself in the #Melbourne CBD tonight or Wednesday night, step inside the town hall for some immersive art
Shimmering blue fabric drifts through a dark room with paintings on the walls
Semi transparent fabric floats through the air in front of the town hall balcony seating