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Melbourne CBD Price Hike

It’s no secret that parking in cities and business districts is a struggle on a good day. Currently, the prices of street parking differ significantly in each state. This year, the government is attempting to level the playing field, increasing parking fees in order to match other cities in Australia. This latest change is impacting Melbournians. Street parking has increased

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Have you got a New species of Tardigrade in your Parking Space?

Have you ever wondered what might be in your car? Not the things you can see, such as a box of tissues or a car manual, but the little things, things you can’t see with the naked eye. You may have seen a recent article about a Japanese molecular biologist who discovered a new species of tardigrades in a garage.

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Bringing in the Year of the Dog!

2018 is the Year of the Dog, but it is also the Year of Parkhound. Dogs are known for being loyal and honest, which parallels the values that Parkhound embodies. They are also known to possess good luck and fortune. Prosper in the New Year and start your journey on the right paw by parking with Parkhound. If you’re celebrating

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Road Trip Survival Guide for Parents

Camping is a great way to get closer to the people you’re camping with. However, for parents this can quickly take a turn because children can get bored easily. Here are some ways to make your trip a more satisfying experience: Limit Improvisation Ensure Safety Practice Patience There is somewhat of a dissonance between what car trips are envisioned to

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Smart City, Smarter Future

The recent spate of roadworks and new developments across Australian cities has brought into sharp focus the importance that transport plays in the economic viability of a large city. When people can’t move freely, trade slows down. The more time drivers spend on the road, the less time they can spend being productive. This not only directly slows them down,

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Park like a Rockstar…

Doesn’t it feel like there is an event every weekend lately? Birthdays, summer get-togethers, engagement parties… Australians sure love to get out and party in summer time. To help pick the perfect venue for your event, our friends at Venuemob have developed a nifty website where you can compare and book your perfect event online, in a matter of minutes.

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Howzat! How to appeal your parking fine…

Is there anything more annoying than a parking fine? Does your heart skip a beat when you see one? 5 mins late and your $140 poorer… It’s funny how a tiny piece of paper can get you so fired up… Parking has become a major problem for all Australians and we want to do something about it. Besides introducing a

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Relocating to Australia?

One of the biggest challenges that new arrivals face in Australia is not just the language, or the slow internet speeds but the ‘simple’ act of parking. You see parking is not that simple in the land down under. There are road rules galore, hard to comprehend parking signs and don’t mention the prices – it’s enough to send you

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Park safe, park cheap and save on insurance as well

If you haven’t noticed, getting car insurance is a given in this country. It’s like birth, taxes and death – it happens to everyone. Whilst there are a lot of new ways to find and compare car insurance, one fact often overlooked when looking at insurance quotes is the importance placed on where your car is parked. This means that

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