In light of the rental crisis currently facing Melbourne, it has been announced that the Victorian Government has decided Working Holiday Visa holders will no longer be allowed to rent in Melbourne’s inner suburbs from June this year. The new list of approved suburbs includes Dandenong, Craigieburn, and Werribee. Take a look at the full list here—moving to Sydney never sounded so good.

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• A trip or two down the Great Ocean Road is a WHV rite of passage. The 12 Apostles is a hotspot on the route which while stunning, is one of those classic Insta vs. reality scenarios—crowds of tourists all desperate for the perfect pic. Well, work has now begun on the tourist trap to make future visits a little more enjoyable. We’re talking new viewing points, extra parking, and even a hot springs experience. The upgrades won’t be finished until next year, but next time you have visitors to entertain, your tour-guiding gig might feel a little easier.

• St Kilda Beach is set to close for the entire month of April for a revolutionary sand transplant. As part of a scheme to make Victoria’s beaches more appealing to tourists, sand from the iconic Whitehaven Beach in Queensland will be flown in to bring St Kilda up to "Australian standards." Looks like a trip to Brighton will have to do next time you fancy a dip.

• No better place to spend those short winter days than in the Revs cage—the line-up for the infamous Revs Sunday day party season is here. The parties run from 7 am to 10 pm, an absolutely wild start time when the only people there will be the stragglers from the night before. Pre-sale tickets are out now, so check out the line-up of local and international DJs gracing Chapel Street over the next few months.

Where to Eat and Drink

The hunt for Melbourne’s best coffee doesn’t stop there—we’re also after the best espresso martini. Straight Outta Saigon in the CBD is a strong contender with its Vietnamese-inspired twist. Vietnamese coffee has been all the rage lately, so what could be better than combining it with our favourite caffeine-fuelled cocktail? While you’re there, you can also enjoy their tasty Vietnamese food with a ‘90s hip-hop vibe about the place—a combo we didn’t know we needed.

Where to Live

A pool in your back garden for $850 a month? There must be a catch. Other than the dated decor, we can’t really see one. The acquired taste touches continues into the room but nothing a new pinstripe duvet set and a touch of artwork can't fix. Applications are via a Google Form, which we actually respect—Facebook DMs are a lawless place when you list a spare room.

Core selling point: a plumber housemate for when the pool turns green.

Where to Work

If you haven’t done a stint in a warehouse while living in Australia, you're not doing it properly. This classic WHV job ticks all the boxes—early starts, solid pay, and a full-body workout while you’re at it. Cheaper Buy Miles is on the hunt for pick-and-packers to help keep their bargain groceries moving. The catch is that the warehouse is out west, and you’ll need to work Saturdays, but that sweet casual hourly rate will help soften the blow. Forklift driving experience is nice but not essential—a fun new skill to learn if you can't whizz about on one already.

Where to Go

As part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Brewmanity is hosting a Gong Show tonight. If you're not familiar with the concept, it’s audience participation in the best way. Audience members can 'gong' off comedians by hitting the gong if they're not impressing the crowds, and the comics are put through their paces trying to make it through five minutes. They can get a bit rowdy and brutal—a comedian's nightmare but a spectator’s dream.

Happy April Fools’ Day—no prizes for guessing which of the above we were telling fibs about. Remember you have until 12 pm to prank your mates—do your worst.

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