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  • What is the longest road name in Victoria?

    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 information on…

    10 September, 2020

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

    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 incredible. Update…

    26 August, 2020

  • 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War

    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 Victory in…

    15 August, 2020

  • The tank that Australia built

    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 has. (Post…

    6 August, 2020

  • Where are the busiest bus stops in Melbourne?

    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 to fix…

    24 July, 2020

  • Six least understood Victorian road rules

    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 Road Rules…

    25 June, 2020

  • Melbourne’s strange tram stop names

    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 been paying…

    11 June, 2020

  • The hidden way to access platforms at Melbourne Central Station

    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. In the…

    25 May, 2020

  • Which is the oldest roundabout in Melbourne?

    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 sources that…

    21 May, 2020

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

    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 been purely…

    5 May, 2020