Budget airlines like Jetstar have a simple promise that air travel should be open to everyone. By cutting out extras like free food and assigned seats, they try to turn flying into something most people can afford. However, my mum’s experience showed us a very different reality. Not only are flights getting incredibly expensive, but … Read more
Recently, I had the opportunity to appear in a Mitchell Shire Council advocacy video supporting the push for a Beveridge train station. It was exciting to be involved because better public transport is something our growing community desperately needs. Beveridge has grown rapidly, and the current transport options do not match the needs of the … Read more
On Sunday, 26 July 2026, Transport Victoria introduced major improvements to Route 511, the bus service connecting Beveridge and Craigieburn. For residents around Mandalay Estate, this is one of the biggest public transport improvements we’ve seen in years. The service now runs approximately every 40 minutes, seven days a week, and includes several new bus … Read more
Note: I visited the exhibition on 6 May 2026, but I’ve only just found time to write this blog post. Psittacines at Stop 2305 by Jaya Sharma. Photo by Markus Misins. Recently I visited the 2026 Belong Exhibition hosted by the City of Whittlesea at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre. Earlier that morning … Read more
Welcome to Markus’s blog. My name is Markus and I’m from Victoria, Australia. I have an interest in technology, food, aviation, public transport, and gaming. Here you’ll find posts about food, Roblox aviation, internet and networking, and general life updates. If you would like to contact me, email [email protected]