#melbourne
Spotted this interesting new mural by Minna Leunig on the side of the Pullman hotel on Little Bourke Street today. I like the swirly animal motif.
Just look at these awesome #Rhododendron… pink as anything and oh so delicate, elegant in appearance.
I’ve seen many in white, too!
Most species are native to eastern Asia and the Himalayan region, but smaller numbers occur elsewhere in Asia, and in North America, Europe and Australia.
Fun fact; there exists, 1,024 different species of Rhododendron 😳🙌
#urbanflora #flora #gardening #garden #melbourne #MostLiveable #aesthetichedonist #bloomscrolling #flowersofmastodon #gardeningAU #gardening #narrm #victoria #Australia #downunder #makesmehappy
Looking for your very own copy of horror anthology This Fresh Hell? Readings at Emporium still has it, tucked into an Anthology shelf next to Australian Fiction
Argh! The whole of #Melbourne seems to be closed because of football!
Woo for a long weekend! I've been for a swim this morning. which was exactly what I needed. Stretched out every muscle and a good solid workout. And nothing beats floating afterwards.
Look at this glorious weather! Time to hang out the load of washing I put on before I went to the pool.
It was a great ride down Footscray Rd.
Finished up at Nicholson St Mall in Footscray.
#CriticalMass #CriticalMassMelbourne #Melbourne #Footscray #bicycles
@vooksdotnet
Love it! Haven't seen that one yet, but had a ride on this one earlier in the year.
At the State Library getting ready to proceed.
Day 1543 #Pedal2Work
A pleasant and comfortable ride into #Melbourne CBD this morning. Not much car traffic around, and it felt like the city was almost in holiday mode. Not that many people riding their bicycles, but there were some recreationally riding along the river.
Got my bike back from the Inner West Community Bike Hub.
New sprockets work great and service was only $134, which is amazing.
Dan Andrews' resignation feels like a refreshing break from the pandemic era. I'm hoping the idiotic cookers who still disrupt public transport on Saturdays in the CBD will take the cue and give up as well. Also the occasional earth tremors, they can piss off too.
The Japanese magic show looks like fun:
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Melbourne review wrap: Maho Magic Bar; Biographica; Vision String Quartet; Celebrity
#Melbourne https://www.theage.com.au/culture/live-reviews/there-s-a-reason-why-biographica-has-eluded-the-curse-of-new-opera-20230924-p5e74i.html
Just used the middle subway at Richmond Station and it was a journey into the past. I don't think those tiles have changed since the station was rebuilt for the 1956 Olympics. My Nanna used to have ceramic vases in that colour. #Melbourne
Noticed that these tram network maps in refurbished B-class trams are slightly different to the official version.
They seem to be 'stripped back' with all labels and key destinations removed, other than railway stations, water bodies and tram-related features
#MelbourneTrams #Melbourne #YarraTrams #PublicTransport #Maps
Do you live in or visit the City of Glen Eira? They are asking for feedback on their Transport Strategy. In their last Transport Strategy, the single project to encourage cycling was a pilot project of a protected bike lane on Inkerman Rd. They didn't build it. Come on Glen Eira, you can do better!
#cycling #melbourne #GlenEira
Hmm I think there have been delays with Collins St trams. About a billion ppl waiting at each CBD stop as we approach from Docklands...
We should be doing this in Melbourne.
Default speed limit in Melbourne should be 30km/hr unless otherwise signed. The effect on journey times will be unnoticeable.
Ask your car what your average speed is. It's already going to be around 30km/hr unless you regularly travel long distances on rural roads.
#ThanksFor30 #Melbourne #30kmhSpeedLimit
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/wales-20mph-speed-limit-working-27779212
Just discovered @NessaUndreza - what a lovely concept for a social media account, highlighting everyday life in #Australia. Immediate follow. I love #Melbourne - it's one of my favourite cities, better than Sydney IMHO (sorry, Sydneysiders) though #Adelaide will always be the city of my heart.
Perhaps I should do the same, because I live in my head thinking about abstract serious things far too much ;) #Geopolitics I'm looking at you!
Day 1542 #Pedal2Work
Quick ride this morning to #Melbourne CBD, but the overall conditions were deceptive, and I was feeling overheated after 5 minutes with my jacket on. Thought the lack of sun was going to make it too cool to ride in just a t-shirt. 😃🚲👍
What a lovely display this morning, here in #Mckinnon, #Australia!
This magnificent #WisteriainSensis, commonly known as the Chinese wisteria, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to China.
I’m in Love with these 🙏💜💜
#urbanflora #flora #gardening #garden #melbourne #MostLiveable #aesthetichedonist #bloomscrolling #flowersofmastodon #gardeningAU #gardening #narrm #victoria #Australia #downunder #makesmehappy
Now free for all to read... I visited a marvellous historic cinema, with a ceiling resembling a crystalline cave:
Dateline Melbourne: Ceiling of wonder https://www.patreon.com/posts/dateline-ceiling-88116234
📢 Final reminder for this evening's @domaindrivendesign_au Meetup in #Melbourne! All are welcome to join in-person or via the livestream - RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3ETEN4V 📢
Join us from 5.30pm AEST for an evening of pizza 🍕 , beer 🍻 and all things #Domain-Driven Design! We'll be kicking things off with a lightning talk from Daniel Lorenzin: Ship to Shore: Utilizing a Event Storm ⚡
We will then be joined by The Trade Desk's Mengxi Cynthia Xu & Ruilin Liu who will be delivering their presentation on "Shining a Light on Your Domain: Observability in #Domain-Driven Design" 💡
Here is a taster from last month's meetup, with @ChrisSimonAu recapping Eric Evans' Software Design masterclass workshop from the Domain-Driven Design Europe conference: https://lnkd.in/gxSCRPnv
We look forward to seeing you all this evening!
#Domain-Driven Design #MelbourneMeetup
Another Wednesday, another writing day at Docklands Library. Have been coming here on Wednesdays for many years now. This is where I write most of my travel articles - by contrast, time at the home desk is largely spent doing admin.
Who else here is a fan of writing in public libraries?
Dezeen : Sawtooth roof animates Melbourne apartment block by Six Degrees Architects https://www.dezeen.com/2023/09/26/six-degrees-architects-ferrars-york-melbourne/ #Sawtoothroofs #Architecture #Residential #Apartments #Australia #Melbourne #Housing #all
Looking to buy handmade jewellery in Australia? Great gift ideas, you can see them all here - WhoozQueen.Etsy.com
#earringcollectors #earringlovers #Australia #Melbourne #etsyaustralia #handmade
One of the two portals along the West Gate Freeway. I love the wonkiness of these arches and how, in this photo, the perspective makes it look like it's reaching out to the hotel building that's actually much further back in the photo.
#melbourne #naarm #UrbanDesign #photography #BlackAndWhite #fujifilm
More on these portal archways here, btw: https://electrolight.com/project/westgate-freeway-portals/
Day 1541 #Pedal2Work
Fantastic riding conditions for the ride to #Melbourne CBD this morning. Was running a little late, so decided to take the main roads, which were surprisingly quiet of car traffic. Weather was spot on. Looking forward to more days like this. 😃🚲👍
New! @3CRMelbourne #podcast: 2023 Australian Walking & Cycling Conference (AWCC): Pathways to change. Chris talks to Bailey Underwood, Bicycle South Australia & Nicky Page about AWCC & Step Away From the Car podcast series. News includes #SafeonSummerhill, Kent St, Johnston Street protected lanes petition, September #CriticalMass & Gipps St Ramp works
#8to80 #CommunityRadio #naarm #cycling #ActiveTransport #melbourne #walking
Sorry Glenn, I'll be supporting the Brisbane Lions on Saturday; on the basis that a) they're really Fitzroy in disguise; and b) Anyone But Collingwood. ;)
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AFL grand final 2023: The diary of one-eyed Collingwood supporter Glenn Peters https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/grand-final-diaries-glenn-peters-one-eyed-pies-supporter-and-high-functioning-adult-20230925-p5e7bm.html
Good morning, #mastoart #mastophoto
This is #thicktrunktuesday #tree #fotografie #photography
#sherbrookeforest #forest #trees always look very #beautiful
#roentare
#photographyisart
#photographysoul
#foundart
#ayearforart
#photooftheday
#treesofmastodon
#rainforest
#melbourne
#naarm
#australia
#ThePhotoHour
#nature
#naturephotography
New!! I’ve finally been able to get outside to take photos of all my new items, so there are 9 new ones tonight and more to come!
WhoozQueen.etsy.com
#Australia #earrings #Etsy #etsyshop #Melbourne #accessories #handmade
Flinders Street Railway Station dome from platform 4.
Day 1540 #Pedal2Work
Good ride into #Melbourne CBD this morning. Weather was great. Morning was getting warm when I left, so was happy to be riding in a t-shirt instead of a jacket. It felt like a quick trip, even with a headwind. 😃🚲👍
Icon.
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The Melbourne Cricket Ground celebrates 170 years as the home of Australian sport https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-23/mcg-turns-170-melbourne-jolimont-afl-cricket-footy-history/102868676
Today on Dynon Rd, I saw two people together on two cargo bikes each transporting their own large black dog.
#Melbourne #Bicycles
🚧 Build kerbside protected bike lanes on Johnston St from Kew to Carlton!
💡Amplifying Harrison's petition as its an idea that's overdue
#naarm #Melbourne #cycling #8to80 #bicycle #Micromobility
https://www.change.org/p/build-kerbside-protected-bike-lanes-on-johnston-st-from-kew-to-carlton
I am thinking of going to the Royal Botanic Gardens Friends' spring plant sale. Has anyone attended one before? I am curious about the prices of the plants. I also imagine that parking is awful.
#GardeningAU #Melbourne
Good morning, #mastoart #mastophoto
This is #silentsunday #fotografie #photography
#pinnacles #capewoolamai #phillipisland #melbourne #naarm #australia
#roentare
#photographyisart
#photographysoul
#potd
#photooftheday
#pictureoftheday
#foundart
#ayearforart
#sea
#waves
#milkyway
#milkywaybow
#astarrynight
#nightsky
#night
#longexposure
#stormhour
#ThePhotoHour
High rise construction near to Macaulay station. At some point soon the Upfield line needs more duplication to support trains every 10 minutes, not the substandard 3 per hour (including peak) it currently gets. #Melbourne #PublicTransport
Do I know anyone that does Parkrun at either Parkville, Studley or Albert? #melbourne
#safeonSummerhill This week kids and other Footscray riders won a 2 year bike lane trial on Summerhill Rd.
"As the culmination of BikeWest's #safeonSummerhill campaign, a Kidical Mass cycling event was held for local residents who want their children and loved ones to be safe while traveling through our suburbs. We rode from Summerhill Road to the Council meeting in Braybrook.
At the meeting 12 of us spoke & really enlightened Council what was at stake. My god, the presentations were incredible - so heartfelt, personal, vulnerable, genuine."
https://www.facebook.com/BikeWestVictoria
#cycling #BikeLane #melbourne @mastobikes
MELBOURNE REPORTBACK!
A really great overview of the only tram line in the west of Melbourne. The 82.
#Melbourne #Footscray #trams #PublicTransport
https://youtu.be/V0OwI_Z-fsE?si=v_tTGiboT5ghBuMv
➡️ Streets Alive Darebin Newsletter September 2023
◾New Tram Stops in Northcote/Thornbury
◾#CriticalMass North - Call to Action
◾Hansard transcript: Inquiry into the impact of road safety
◾Supporters meet-up
◾#KidicalMass & September Critical Mass
#naarm #Melbourne #Cycling #8to80 #activetransportation #publictransport #Darebin
Yarra Transport Action Plan survey open for feedback
✔️ Encourage sustainable transport
✔️ Create a more accessible city
✔️ Promote a healthy and active lifestyle
✔️ Reduce transport emissions
Survey open to 9am Monday 16 October 2023: https://yoursayyarra.com.au/transport-action-plan
#naarm #Melbourne #8to80 #cycling #ActiveTransport #transport #publictransport #sustainabletransport #yarra
Slightly delayed but still new @3CRMelbourne #podcast Talking about Transport Equity Week 17 to 24 September 2023, Chris chats to Elyse from Friends of the Earth Melbourne Sustainable Cities Collective about safe, affordable & accessible transport. Local news includes Footscray Road path closure, Kent Road, Pascoe Vale & #CriticalMass North
#naarm #Melbourne #8to80 #CriticalMass #ActiveTransport #transportequity
https://www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/episode/talking-elyse-cunningham-about-transport-equity-week
Good on him. The councils and state government have been very weak on facing down car dominance.
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Melbourne bicycles: Dutch ‘cycling professor’ Marco te Brömmelstroet has some tough advice
#Melbourne #SpringSt #VicPol #TheWarOnCars https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/you-call-this-living-dutch-cycling-professor-has-some-tough-advice-for-melbourne-20230913-p5e4c9.html
@BlackAzizAnansi @jeremy This guy is a #Melbourne developer https://www.gurner.com.au/our-world/
Merri-Bek Council in Melbourne's inner northern suburbs proposing Ripping up 320m of protected #cycling lane on Kent Rd, Pascoe Vale and proposing more hilly alternate 'shimmy' cycling route with no protected bike lane.
A Massive hit to #MerribekCouncil progressive, sustainability and climate reputation given the #climateemergency
They want to remove the bike lanes because apparently car drivers don't know how to drive and are being agressive and dangerous.
Removing the cars seems like a more effective solution.
Good morning, #mastoart #mastophoto
This is #Fotomontag #Photomonday #fotografie #photography
#sunset #longexposure at #melbourne #naarm #princes #pier #australia
#roentare
#photographyisart
#photographysoul
#potd
#photooftheday
#pictureoftheday
#foundart
#ayearforart
#mood
#stormhour
#pylons
#ThePhotoHour
Yesterday I saw three people stop and admire this small daffodil I have growing in a pot hanging on our front fence.
It is noticeable how much people appreciate the simple beauty of one flower in this grungy area of inner #Melbourne.
#StreetGardening #GardeningAU #gardening