I was there for a while, the teachers (mostly) are experienced and very capable.

This review is mainly higher education, but the diplomas, certificates etc are also very worthy, bearing in mind that you will pay for what you get - so don't expect it to be a cheap option.

In their higher education areas, there is some great applied programs that really get students motivated.

Great mix of international and domestic students too, very good library, resources recreation.

Some campuses are better than other, Fairfield is beautiful, Epping and Preston are very functional.

My tip is that if you are chasing a degree that is focused on applied knowledge and experiential learning with small classes then this is your place.

Some programs are stand out - eg, music performance and Veterinary Nursing.

If you are highly academic and want to achieve then Melbourne and Monash is better but if you are motivated, like a stimulating environment AND keen to learn valued skills for your career then give NMIT a go!

BTW - it is now called Melbourne Polytechnic

Approximate cost: $18k

I was a long term client of Bob Jane Tyres, they were always very good BUT

on moving from Cairns to Melbourne I found that Eltham was the closest and went there.

1st time - service was OK, tyres were good

2nd time - I rang through to book a specific tyre (Perilli set of 5) - OK not in stock, even though they were advertised. That happens - but get this - I ordered them in and promised all would be good, remember they have my contact details. I went on the specific day after I took a day off work, and on time etc. Went to the counter, to get them fitted - the manager said that he had SOLD THEM to someone else on Saturday - three days previous. I was really annoyed, he said he could re order them but when asked why he did this he could not answer, when asked why he didn't phone no answer, his attitude toward me was very poor and his demeanor was shocking. No apology.

3rd time - after going elsewhere, I thought I would give them another try! Well what a mistake!

I wanted 3 tyres and front rotated to back, ie with a new spare of the same pattern.

This was a leased vehicle so pre authorization was necessary, all OK so I thought. Lease vehicles get a reduced rate (around 20% depending on the tyre). So I came back, picked up my car, looked at the tyres, yep new ones on front and older ones rear. Paid about 480 (appropriate lease price) and left. Went home, checked the spare, not changed, went back straight away and complained that they FORGOT to change this tyre. He said - no, only paid for two, what, show me - sure enough two tyres on the receipt. I said where is the spare, he said he'd remembered that I wanted it but forgot it on the job order. Of course I asked why full price on the two, he said - after a while that he forgot the authorization, so I could submit the receipt. CRAP, the way it works is the invoice is what gets paid.

NEVER AGAIN, the manager was not in any way apologetic for his actions.

30 YEARS loyal customer for my own car, wife's car and son's car.

Twice bitten ...