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Sebas fire

Drove past a house in Albert Street Sebastopol this morning opposite the fire station and there seemed to be a lot of police including the Bomb Squad robot, the front of the house was also burnt.
Does anyone know if everyone is ok?
Forensic officers were there this afternoon

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u/Balllongtime — 5 days ago

Anyone know if there are some cafes/other businesses around with old food buckets to give away?

I've heard that sometimes you can get used buckets from businesses, like the kind that they might get wholesale amounts of feta and other food products in. Anyone know anywhere that might have some for free/cheap?

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u/Krasnolaundry — 5 days ago

Sovereign Hill Ghost Stories?

I visited Sovereign Hill for the first time on Thursday and had such a great time. Everyone was so friendly and the tour guides were fantastically enthusiastic! Shout out to the 2:30pm underground tour guide and to the gold pour guy - LOVE your vibe!

While I was underground for the tour, my eyes were trying to adjust to the darkness and I almost apologised to what I thought was someone standing right in front of me who then disappeared. It must’ve just been my eyes playing tricks on me but it got me thinking. Google tells me Ballarat has a rep for being one of Australia’s most haunted cities but I couldn’t find any stories about ghoulish encounters in Sovereign Hill specifically. Do you have any?

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u/kimcheeky — 5 days ago

Swimming lessons

We are moving to the area in a couple of weeks and I want to get my 3 year old back into a routine asap. Are there any recommendations for swimming lessons in the area? We are about 20 minutes out of Ballarat :) thank you

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u/Glittering_Let_9270 — 13 days ago

Looking for a gym!

Hi all,

I'll be moving to Ballarat next year around the start of January due to university commitments. I'm planning on staying for at least 3 years, and so am looking for a new gym to go to!

I currently go to Genesis Fitness in the southeast suburbs, and pay roughly $16 per week.

I want to keep under $20 per week as a budget, and would really prefer a gym with a female only area or female only facilities. Is there any good recommendations?

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u/Beautiful-Pop-4561 — 14 days ago

Oil spill on Wiltshire Lane

There’s been some oil spilt on the road and at the two roundabouts on Wiltshire Lane, just thought to tell people, in case people wonder why they lose control of their cars for a second.

u/Existing_Flight_4904 — 13 days ago

Experience with Augment Real Estate as a renter?

Hi, we’re looking at moving and after a few years of having a good property manager and landlord I’m worried about moving somewhere managed by a useless tyrant. The place I currently rent through don’t have much available that suits my needs, I keep seeing smaller agencies like Augment and Goldfish pop up and I’ve never heard of them so I’m just wondering what they’re like? They have good reviews but the reviews are all from buyers and sellers, renters are treated very differently to buyers and sellers though!

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u/AppointmentNo1753 — 13 days ago

Can I please hire your gold metal detector this weekend?

Hi all!

My BF and I had planned a full weekend of metal detecting with the Gold Monster 2000. It's both our first times and he was so excited! The shop cancelled 5 mins ago and all the equipment shops are fully booked.

I'd like to make his day by seeing if I can hire one privately. Please DM me and let's see if we can make this work!

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u/huntr301 — 14 days ago