Used to live in camberwell near the junction many moons ago as a 20 something.
It was sort of souless but there was an awesome chicken place at the end of the street that arrested many a hangover.
Comment on Discussion Thread đ Thursday 19 February 2026
tone212_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Had to visit Camberwell for a meeting today, not an area of Melbourne Iâve ever visited. Such a contrast to my west side hood, in the types of people walking around, the much nicer houses and buildings. Their office was very flashy. Felt like the person from the ghetto seeing how the other side lives.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
the west and north never used to be so ghetto and run down, itâs so heartbreaking to see
I think the loss of rates revenue from the now closed manufacturing and defence facilities has left these councils poor
pokies and gambling has not helped communities either
If I were in the council Iâd be applying for every grant, state and federal, that I could
and would do my best to drive out pokies
nothing will stop the centuries old prejudices but standards of living can be raised and opportunities nurtured
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Our historical landmark is pacific Werribee lol
MeanElevator@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
The leafy green burbs in the east are definitely something else compared to the west.
With that in mind, feel free to rob people. Theyâre scared of us from the other side of the bridge.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Just plant more yuccas, bit of synthetic grass, few footy gnomes itâs not all bad out west.
MeanElevator@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâm gearing up to get rid of the yucca in my garden. Bastard is like 2.5 metres tall.
Gonna take some doing but weâll get there.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Good luck, I did some reading about that and itâs a tough job. Eye (and even ear) protection advised, apparently their pointy leaves have been known to both blind and deafen people by poking into places they do not belong.
Do you have a stump treatment/removal plan to stop regrowth?
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
hrmm⌠I would offer to help but i wonât.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
I think the yuccas are a bit old fashioned now, itâs all synthetic grass and badly laid rock âmulchâ with bits of plastic liner showing through. Both options are also riddled with overgrown weeds.
Catfish@aussie.zone â¨3⊠â¨weeks⊠ago
Iâll have you know I own zero football gnomes. The rest howeverâŚ