soulman, If I lived in Melbourne I wouldn't wanna socialize with those Melbourne cobra owners either.
We, and by we I refer to those of us from the rest of Oz recognize that the beer made in Vic is akin to cats pi$$, and turning right from a left hand lane is somewhat dangerous. Hence, the locals must be a sandwhich short of a picnic to live in the place.
Anyways, have a look at this thread and see if you can make it:
** Shelbyfest 2009 **
you really will enjoy meeting a bunch of really good folks.