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  • 03-08-2013 8:56am
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    vill@in
    Registered Users Posts: 53 ✭✭


    Hey all,
    I'll try & keep this brief. I moved to Melbourne about 2 weeks ago, having come for (& followed) the Lions tour. I'm waiting for my 2nd WHV to come through so I can start working & earning. I've been in touch with recruiters so I'm hopeful the whole process won't take too long.

    Im living near the MCG, which is an awesome location close to both the city & lots of other cool places. Here's the thing- I don't really know anyone here. My flatmate works long hours 6 days a week so it's been quiet for me since I got here. I'm wondering if anyone's got any tips for someone new to the city - things to check out, good ways to meet new people, any other useful tips etc.

    Moneys a little bit tight at the moment, so anything cheap or free is good! I've taken the free shuttle bus a couple of times (which is awesome) & explored parts of the city. I suppose I'm looking for any info beyond the obvious...

    Thanks.


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    melonstar
    Registered Users Posts: 148 ✭✭melonstar


    vill@in wrote: »
    Hey all,
    I'll try & keep this brief. I moved to Melbourne about 2 weeks ago, having come for (& followed) the Lions tour. I'm waiting for my 2nd WHV to come through so I can start working & earning. I've been in touch with recruiters so I'm hopeful the whole process won't take too long.

    Im living near the MCG, which is an awesome location close to both the city & lots of other cool places. Here's the thing- I don't really know anyone here. My flatmate works long hours 6 days a week so it's been quiet for me since I got here. I'm wondering if anyone's got any tips for someone new to the city - things to check out, good ways to meet new people, any other useful tips etc.

    Moneys a little bit tight at the moment, so anything cheap or free is good! I've taken the free shuttle bus a couple of times (which is awesome) & explored parts of the city. I suppose I'm looking for any info beyond the obvious...

    Thanks.

    Welcome to cold and wet Melbourne!
    I'm here just over two months and love the city.
    Have you checked out meetup.com?
    Lots of groups around the city cater for new people meeting up. I found it good when I got here. Went to an afl game with a group.
    Also lots of sports groups too - walking, running etc..
    Best of luck with looking for a job :)


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    Cooperspale
    Registered Users Posts: 402 ✭✭Cooperspale


    As above and if you're interested
    http://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Irish-Brekkie-Club/


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    monariek
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭monariek


    vill@in wrote: »

    Moneys a little bit tight at the moment, so anything cheap or free is good! I've taken the free shuttle bus a couple of times (which is awesome) & explored parts of the city. I suppose I'm looking for any info beyond the obvious...

    Thanks.

    i'm here five months and didnt know about this... where does it go?


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