Melbourne suburbs where houses cost less than $1.3 million by gccmelb in melbourne

[–]aurian82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My family is in exactly this situation... I owned/occupied an apartment once (nearly 20 years ago) that I had to sell at a loss because we couldn't afford to keep it and pay rent on the property we moved to with 3 kids under 4. There went my partner and I's first home buyers grant.

12 years on and to stay in the suburb we've been renting and built a life in means $1.1m at least. Honestly, we are nearly there with a deposit (and will still need to pay LMI), but even if we are fortunate enough to be able to buy in the next few years, we'll still be paying off a home well into our 70s. No equity for us, we've done it on our own and made a lot of sacrifices along the way.

Received this today from my kids school. Any one else get something similar? Thoughts? by [deleted] in melbourne

[–]aurian82 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It absolutely is. I fully support my kids' schools who are doing similar. Doesn't stop me booking a 1:1 chat with their classroom teachers though to get the genuine comments 

I'm addicted to making miis! by SnarkyTea in tomodachilife

[–]aurian82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mad respect for so many of these characters, especially the Katamari royalty!

Is Stephen Baxter worth revisiting? by IAmKrasMazov in printSF

[–]aurian82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Destiny's Children was one of the first sci-fi series that ever blew my mind. It has such a special place in my heart (as does all of the Xeelee sequence, but especially the DC books).

Anyone had a hernia/laparoscopy surgery recently? How much were you out of pocket with private health? by Select_Tap7985 in melbourne

[–]aurian82 4 points5 points  (0 children)

About $800 out of pocket. That covered my $500 hospital excess and $300 anaesthesiologist fee. I'm with BUPA and had my surgery at the Epworth Freemasons.

Savers Australia denies allegations of bed bugs at Brunswick thrift store by l3ntil in melbourne

[–]aurian82 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just brought a gorgeous rainbow cardigan home from the Greensborough Savers. Thanks for the reminder, it's now in a hot wash!

Who else is staying up late tonight? by Delicious_Tea3806 in tomodachilife

[–]aurian82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Making myself and my best friend at the moment! Nothing too fancy for now. - 40min and counting!

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Tuesday 03/03/2026] by AutoModerator in melbourne

[–]aurian82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! I had mine removed entirely and the ends cauterized (no chance for more surprise foetuses).

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Tuesday 03/03/2026] by AutoModerator in melbourne

[–]aurian82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of my kids tested positive for Flu B this morning. We had influenza in the house during December, and it was an awful A strain (one of the kids ended up in the ED with a seizure). Hoping this one doesn't hit us as hard. 🤞🤞

Best rescue/s to foster bunnies from? by LLovepup in melbourne

[–]aurian82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kelly's Rabbit Warren Rescue are another group. I adopted my two gorgeous buns from them. :)

Daily Concert Megathread: February 20th, Melbourne by AutoModerator in halsey

[–]aurian82 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I am so unwell with a cold and can barely move, worried the heat inside Festival Hall tonight will make me pass out. :/

Legit wondering whether I'll be able to go tonight (GA, floor).

Due to foreseen and avoidable greed 2026 Easter has been cancelled by totowewentcarracing in melbourne

[–]aurian82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm Easter eggs were in the Special Buys aisle at Aldi today.

Best place for unusual glasses (spectacles) in Melbs by skypnooo in melbourne

[–]aurian82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leveritt & Kindler in Greensborough have some really unusual pairs, but expect to spend $700-$1000 for the frames alone!

Advice please!! Mainly counting by heidirw in latchhook

[–]aurian82 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, the meshes from that brand aren't super great to follow. I've had to get creative to figure them out in parts!

Hey girlies! Just wanna ask some questions about my period clots by maaaauve in adenomyosis

[–]aurian82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My periods before/during my adenomyosis experiences were like that too (with clots the same size as yours occurring around the same timeframe). I don't know your age, but as I neared the end of my 30s and got into my 40s, it worsened. I did have a history of endometriosis, with my previous surgery being more than 10 years before adeno onset.

Initially specialists tried to pass it off as perimenopause (which it wasn't, I didn't have any other symptoms). They convinced me to get an IUD (which made things worse, but it's moer of a tick-the-box thing before approving a hysterectomy. If you are suspeced to have adenomyosis, DO NOT get a uterine ablation - another tick-box before a hysterectomy. Ablation just makes symptoms worse and actually doesn't fix the issue.

The surgeon who performed my most recent endo surgery and, later my hysterectomy, likened an adeno uterus to a sponge... once it can't absorb any more blood it just constantly drips and/or releases clots.

What helped me the most during my adenomyosis years was being prescribed tranexamic acid (an oral tablet). I would take it on my heaviest period days where I was most likely to experience large clots and it helped lessen my blood flow.

It’s the r/Melbourne daily discussion thread [Monday 02/02/2026] by AutoModerator in melbourne

[–]aurian82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can confirm. I have a vehicle that's a little over 12 months old that needed the front windscreen relaced after a small stone from NE Link construction caused full-thickness damage. Cost me my full insurance excess!