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Discussion Thread 🌏 Sunday 18 January 2026 (aussie.zone)

submitted 9 months ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 7 points 9 months ago (6 children)

Got back to melbs yesterday. Went out last night.. First pint $17 ... for a heineken... then next same pint... $18.50. wtf..

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 6 points 9 months ago*

15 for a gin and tonic.

For a society that bases the majority of its socialising around drinking that's wild.

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[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago

this is another reason why people are drinking at home , either alone or with fam/ mates

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[+] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago (3 children)

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[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Fuck that's like $8. :(

We've lost our way here.

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[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 9 months ago*

I remember when you could get a basic house spirit and mixer for $5. I do not look or feel old enough to say that.

Edit: Though until at least up to the big P you could still get a can of shit beer for $5

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