red-light-bulbBrothels do their very best to disguise themselves within the city and suburbia… badly. Most attempts to conceal brothels as innocuous residential houses or other kinds of businesses are usually so painful, they’re amusing.

Let’s face it, we’ve all had a little giggle at how badly some of these businesses camouflage into their surroundings. Time to share our favourites.

Which badly disguised brothel always gives you a giggle?

Thanks to @griffynn for today’s question suggestion!

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10-australian-noteSometimes you just need a cheap, tasty meal when it’s the day before payday.

There’s quite a few hidden secrets for fantastic cheap eats under $10 around the city, so share your secrets.

Where’s your favourite place to grab dinner under $10 in Melbourne?

Thanks to @annehelena for today’s question suggestion!

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blue-balloonsOur city is jam-packed with free entertainment options. Beautiful parks, free festivals, self-injuring skateboarders…

Everyone’s got different tastes, so share your favourite forms of free entertainment. Maybe you’ll spot something awesome here that you hadn’t thought of before.

So what are your favourite free forms of Melbourne entertainment?

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Photo: tallpomlin via Flickr

Without getting too serious, where’s somewhere in Melbourne that you’re always a little nervy about visiting?

It doesn’t have to be an entire suburb – perhaps there’s a particularly dodgy bar, street or locale that you make a point of avoiding.

Share any cautionary tales you have and let others know. Keep it light, though, we’re not here to depress everyone :)

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metcard-ticketIt’s easy to complain about what’s wrong with Melbourne public transport, so how would you improve the current system?

Perhaps you’ve got ideas for new lines, staffing, operating hours, changes to ticketing – maybe you’ve got some good reasons why the entire system should be free!

Here’s your chance to let State Government know how you’d do a better job.

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typical-yuppieYour definition of what makes a wanker may be different to everyone else – but you know one when you see one.

Certain areas of Melbourne are absolutely chockers with wankers… the population needs to be warned.

Let’s settle this once and for all – name and shame the square kilometre of Melbourne which features the highest concentration of wankers, and give your evidence why.

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lasers-in-green-dance-club-partyClubbers unite! At which nightclubs do you love to party into the early hours?

Maybe you’re into a real hardcore dance club… possibly it’s a retro venue… perhaps you love one of the gay clubs.

Here’s your chance to let everyone know what your favourite clubs are in Melbourne and why.

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spaghettiPerfect pasta, delicious pizza, and other Italian dishes cooked to perfection… where’s the best Italian restaurant in Melbourne?

Perhaps it’s on Lygon Street, but maybe it’s somewhere else. It could be the best meals, or it could simply be a cheap but great eatery.

Share the secret – where’s the best place for Italian food in Melbourne?

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touristMelbourne holds its own as an international tourism destination, but maybe we can do even better.

Is there a type of tourist attraction which just seems to be flat-out missing from Melbourne streets? What attraction would see more people travel to Melbourne?

Put on your Minister for Tourism hat and share your ideas.

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melbourne-flinders-street-stationWhat are Melbourne residents overly obsessed with? Anything which you’re truly sick of hearing about?

Maybe it’s a sport code, a particular pub, a TV show, a particular personality, something in the media…

Let Melbourne know what’s bugging you, and maybe everyone will stop talking about it!

(Image: australiaphotos.co.uk)
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