Look, a Post Office is a Post Office and the only thing that can really make one stand out from the…read moreother is SERVICE. The people that man the Kew post office are, how should I put this... fairly lack-lustre about their jobs. They don't go head over heels to impress you, or work speedily to get you out of there ASAP but I suppose it wouldn't be so thrilling working in a post office, so who can blame them. There are heaps of quirky little things you can buy here, including cook books, soft toys and CD's/DVD's. So if you are looking for that last minute gift you are likely to find something here. Post boxes of various sizes are available for rent - perfect if you are a local business or just-so-happen to get a lot of mail! Finally, and this is going to sound ridiculous, but one of the best things about this Post Office is the AIR CONDITIONING. I may or may not go to the Post Office more than is required on a hot summers day...

Eazy access, good service. Very close to Knox Westfield and shops. Greate Facility, newly built.read more

Serving the local community for over 100 years now, the Basin Post Office would have to be one of…read morethe most charming GPO's in Melbourne. Harking back to the country town that The Basin once was, this old wooden building also operates as a gift store, with ornaments and collectable trinkets on display. It also has the best view in Melbourne, with the rolling Dandenongs and adjacent open fields and farms stretching out across the road. In fact, it's hard to believe it's only 30 kms from the CBD. The staff here are always lovely, and more often than not come to my aid when posting a manuscript or music to an awaiting agent. With local knowledge and a love for their community, this post office is sure to send your goods away with care, and send you away with a smile.

This Post Office is a great example of how a PO should operate!…read more I have tried other PO's in the area and have found they don't come close. In fact the other local PO I found the operators to be rather rude and disinterested. I highly recommend this Post Office for all mailing needs. L M Huss

Staff are very helpful and knowledgeable on postage of items locally or internationally. Parking…read moreright out front. This is my preferred PO for packaging advice on unusual or fragile items that need to go overseas.

Went above and beyond for me over a minor matter of not remembering where I parked my car. I was…read morehappy to resume my search the next day but they located my car from their desk and drove me to it. The Station seemed to be busy but they still put themselves out for me.

I went to VicRoads to have my Kiwi licence converted for use in Victoria. I called and made an…read moreappointment - the closest appointment was 2 weeks from the date of my phone call, so obviously it's a pretty popular place. On the phone they listed off a bunch of paperwork to bring and told me that I absolutely could not be late or terrible things would happen (ie I would be turned away and have to rebook my appointment). The building is pretty well marked and I was easily able to find my way to the correct waiting room for my appointment. Upon arriving upstairs a nice lady checked my name on her form and confirmed that I did actually have an appointment, before giving me a form to fill out and guiding me over to a chair. After about five minutes of waiting my name was called (right on time!) and I was greeted by a cheerful man who seemed to know what was going on. After providing the correct paperwork and identification I was asked to sign a few things, pay for the licence, and have my picture taken. The whole thing probably took under 15 minutes and I walked away with a temporary licence, a real one to come in the mail in 10 days time. After making an appointment, arriving on time and bringing the right paperwork, my experience with VicRoads Carlton was nothing but positive. I have a feeling that if you don't have an appointment, are late, or don't bring the right stuff, you're going to be in for a frustrating time.

I have been putting off my licence renewal for longer than legally recommended, its boring, its $$…read moreand .......I needed a new photo. Which means foregoing the convenience of online payment and visiting the bureaucratic nightmare that is Vic Roads. Take a number, take a seat, wait, fill this out, wait, wrong queue, fix this, wait, pay, wait, leave. I suggest going with a friend for morale support. I recently went with a friend who also had to pay her registration and the experience was better than anticipated. Our staff member Stacey was actually super helpful and we didn't have to wait longer than 10 minutes to be seen. There was a complication that was dealt with cooly and we were out of there in around 30 minutes total. HOWEVER...as we were leaving we realised we had just beaten the lunch/afternoon rush and people were queuing 10 deep stretching back to the stairs. Like roadworks a visit to Vic Roads is unavoidable, don't go if you need to be somewhere in a rush and bring a book.