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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 13 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Blurggg.

Had a chat w/ bro last night. Dude is flat out gunning for ol' girls' coin.

Bit of history, back in the day daughters were often left out of wills and the boys got everything. O'l girl was left out and her brothers got everything. Her mum though (my grandmother) left her (and ony her) everything of hers including the proceeds from the sale of her house because the same shit probably happened to her (back in the day before property shit so hardly enough these days for a deposit lol). But it's hers.

Anyway ol' boy transferred that coin (with her permission) into something joint that actually gets interest which is fine. Now bro is demanding a slice of it. Now the ol' boy would have to agree (which he won't).

I can't believe this cunt.

Been thinking about this all morning. At a loss on what to do. Something tells me to stay out. But at the same time ol' girl might feel like she has no agency.. it's her coin after all.

Just feels like sharks circling the pool.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I’m sorry you’re going through this. I went through something very similar.

Best you can do is speak to the old man and give him a heads up so he’s not caught off guard maybe.

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[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Shark rich environment happening here, with a lot of quicksand too. However, if ol' girl still has sufficient marbles, there's still time to get everything sorted out properly so no last minute changes can fuck over what she wants. There are lawyers who can set everything up so her wishes are respected. Wills, powers of attorney (medical and otherwise). May need consent from ol' boy, but I don't that's going to be the major issue here. Unless ol' boy drops dead or gets run over by a bus. Yes there's a cost but it's a one time only with a bit of luck. DM me if you want a contact.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

All of that (wills etc.) all sorted. I hope. If things go south I'll def give you a DM. Thank you kindly for the offer (sincerely).

[–] TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

No probs. Hope all goes as well as possible for ol' girl & boy. Bro can get fucked imo.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 9 points 4 months ago (3 children)

This might be opinionated but… I don’t know if he deserves it. At all.

I don’t hear about him coming over cooking, making meal plans, liasing with doctors and dietitians, nudging her to eat… or even really being there.

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[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

That’s horrible and insanely entitled. Your poor mum, having to put up with dealing with that with everything else she’s going through. Maybe she could use ‘might need it for aged care’ as a line to put him off (even if she doesn’t need it for that). And aged care deposits do cost a bomb.

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 12 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

Got the $50 tucker fucker from BigW. Heated up last night's apricot-tofu and it worked a treat. It's way smaller than my giant dead Smeg so that's a bonus too.

I think a bogan slapper at the shopping centre took minor issue with the gay flag sewn on my jacket. Honey you never had a chance. Last week (while wearing the jacket) I bumped into a particularity attractive girl on the tram on the way to the show and when I apologised, she grabbed my forearm and patted it saying everything was okay. As much as I'm glad to represent a safe space for my homies the flag represents I feel I'm stealing a bit of homo-valor in that all these people are being a bit nicer to me for supporting the rainbow flag people. And the people it repels, I want to repel, so it's a bonus on the far side too.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 8 points 4 months ago

Steal all the valor you want, the support is appreciated

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 7 points 4 months ago

so many hugs

( I have given up trying to understand haters , not the cult leader haters, them I understand, the everyday folk who hate on other everyday people for some reason them I don't understand )

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 12 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Think of the loudest yet funniest snoring sound a cat can make.

And that's why I've been awake since 4am lol

[–] anotherspringchicken@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It’s surprising how loudly they can snore

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Yeah I had no idea until fairly recently.

I got woken up in the middle of the night thinking someone was trying to open my bedroom window. And it was cat snores lol

[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 11 points 4 months ago (1 children)

The hot manager at my woolies is working this morning. He's so fucking hot 😭😂 he's dyed his hair from solid black, to black with streaks of hot pink and I'm DYING OVER HERE 💀 so hot

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

Alright getting rid of the iPhone later today and grabbing a Samsung.

Never again lol

Edit: cafe gave me a normal coffee instead of decaf. Only had a few sips but it fucked me up. I’m done with coffee in general. Fuck it.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 10 points 4 months ago (1 children)
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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 9 points 4 months ago (4 children)

Today is International Artist Day. 🎨

we can use this day to be inspired to do something arty

we can sort through stuff, read an art book, write about projects in a note book, visit a museum :)

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

We created hallway lizards

lizard hanging hooks

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Problem is I’m not an artist, just a fraud.

…I could do a forgery? Or tape a banana to the wall?

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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 8 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Had a nightmare I was being waterboarded with red wine (wineboarded?) in the rafters of an empty theatre by a certain musky rat. Brain, respectfully... what the fuck.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 8 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Today I am going to Pentridge to see Frankenstein. Yay :)

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[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 8 points 4 months ago (5 children)

Measure first! Dratted Death Star won't fit in temp location. I'd like my table back please.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 7 points 4 months ago

Right. Market time. Then friend time. Then computer admin time.

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 7 points 4 months ago (1 children)

It's good to see you got home safely YB.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 7 points 4 months ago

Market run complete. I’m going to use the afternoon to UnKAOS my shit

[–] Aradina@lemmy.ml 6 points 4 months ago

Loud ass fireworks. Get off my lawn

[–] RustyRaven@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago

The tab key on my keyboard has started sticking for no obvious reason. All of my workflows that involved multiple tab presses have been completely messed up.

[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago (18 children)

Did you think I’d give up that easy, pirated audio application?

Fuck you I win hahaha

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago (8 children)

spoilerI hate where I live so much. It’s destroying my mental health and keeping me constantly hypervigilant but there are no other affordable options. I’ve applied for a transfer but have been waiting for a very long time and could be waiting much longer.

Fuck the social issues and housing crisis of Melbourne… Just wish I could grab Melbcat and get us both to safety.

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Unraveled the unfinished string bag because it felt like the yarn would do more good as a crocheted blanket. Fighting with dang twisting stitches. Why are hobbies not fun 😑

Heard a little sneeze outside and it’s the black cat in my yard hooking into Melbcat’s potted cat grass! (I rotate multiple pots between indoor and outdoor to allow sun and rain while regrowing from being eaten.)

Thankfully she hasn’t seen him to get distressed about him being in her territory. She’s tucked under the blanket. But I’m a little bit worried about traces of his saliva on her grass.

She gets vaccinated but at her age her immune system is vulnerable and the antibiotics she’s on have the risk to make her further immunocompromised. He runs around day and night with no collar on so I’m going to assume no shots. He also hunts.

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (3 children)

🍺🍻🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻🍺🍺🍻🐎🐎🏇🏇
I am drinking beer and watching horsies. Life ain't so bad

[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Enjoy mate.

I did have the horsies on but I've got the cricket on now.

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[–] CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone 5 points 4 months ago

Celebrity Traitors UK is the best show on the telly rn. So funny.

[–] Alamutjones@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

Delicious snags for dinner

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

Someone once told me to have the confidence of a man when applying for jobs. It's debatable how much confidence a man actually has in this scenario, but after a long day of feeling powerless when people steal, I have started applying for some jobs. Retail is great for penalty rates on the weekend, plus I do like the team I'm in and sometimes the customers, but it does feel a bit like a hot-and-cold relationship at times.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 4 points 4 months ago

Today i set out to see if i can buy a 45cm undermount dishwasher off the shelf

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