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What is the longest road name in Victoria?

10 September, 202026 August, 2020 Transport

The Victorian Government data portal has lots of great information available for anyone to use. One of the more commonly-used datasets is the Vicmap Transport series, especially the one containing […]

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My advice for people who are new to riding bikes during COVID-19

26 August, 202026 August, 2020 Cycling

There has been a huge explosion in the number of people riding bikes during the COVID-19 pandemic – especially during lockdown. Some of the numbers that we’re seeing are pretty […]

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75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

15 August, 202014 August, 2020 History

15 August 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the surrender of Japan in Australia. This is considered the end of the Second World War and is referred to here as […]

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The tank that Australia built

6 August, 20206 August, 2020 History

The story of Australia’s first locally-designed and manufactured tank is a fascinating one. I think that it’s an overlooked part of our history that deserves more recognition than it currently […]

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Where are the busiest bus stops in Melbourne?

24 July, 202024 July, 2020 Transport

Update 3:25pm 24/07/2020: It’s been brought to my attention that some of the figures below are incorrect due to an error with amalgamating patronage data from multiple stops. I’m working […]

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Six least understood Victorian road rules

25 June, 202028 June, 2020 Transport

There are several hundred rules and regulations governing what is permitted and prohibited on Victoria’s streets, roads and paths. The large majority of these are covered by the Road Safety […]

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Melbourne’s strange tram stop names

11 June, 202024 May, 2020 Transport

I once came across this curious Google Maps error which placed a tram stop from Pascoe Vale outside the North Balwyn Coles for over two years. Ever since then, I’ve […]

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The hidden way to access platforms at Melbourne Central Station

25 May, 202025 May, 2020 Transport

Everyone knows about the lifts and escalators to access the underground Melbourne Central Station. But it seems that far fewer people know about the ‘manual’ way to access your train. […]

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Which is the oldest roundabout in Melbourne?

21 May, 202021 May, 2020 History

Finding out which roundabout was the first to be built in Melbourne may be one of the most vexxed and complicated local history topics possible. There are so many contradictory […]

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Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on cycling in Melbourne – a first glance

5 May, 20205 May, 2020 Cycling

Anyone who has been out on Melbourne’s street network or shared paths will have witnessed the explosion in the number of people walking and cycling. Until now, this increase has […]

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