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A Person From Melbourne is called a Melburnian

What is a person from <insert city name> called? The question is surprisingly very popular and one of Google’s most frequently searched questions. To answer it properly, we have to understand Australia has state and city nicknames plus in slang: What do Aussies call other Aussies: Victoria: Mexicans, Gum Suckers, Cabbage Patchers Melbourne: Melburnian* * Don’t[Read More]

All Rise For The Mare

We do love a clever headline, and this fits the bill perfectly.. All rise for the mayor, a clever play on words, as in All rise for the MAYOR.. Following another fantastic run and win by Black Caviar. This run and win at Flemington in the Black Caviar Lightning Day Stakes is 23 consecutive WINS[Read More]

Awareness Campaign: UberEats Wrecking Small Business

When you order from UberEats, between 25-35% of the bill is deducted from the restaurant which goes directly to UberEats. Yes, it costs you the same plus a $5 delivery fee, but the restaurant earns 35% less than if you ordered direct from the restaurant. Think about how home delivery is affecting “Australian” restaurants. UberEats[Read More]

Surviving Survivor in Australia

Viewers are expressing their anger at networks whose shows continually run late. Top of the list is the current series of Survivor series (USA) Millennials and Gen X-ers. Channel 9 in its wisdom is broadcasting each show as soon as it can after it is broadcast in the US.  That is all very well and[Read More]

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games is an international multi-sport event that will be held in Gold Coast City, Queensland between 4 to 15 April 2018. The Gold Coast, with its outstanding sporting facilities and stunning attractions will deliver a memorable experience underpinned by a passionate community. What you need to know Tickets Official web[Read More]

Mofo 2018 | Summer Festival

Museum of Old and New Art’s Festival of Music and Art. Mofo returns 12-22 January 2018: Launceston 12-14 (they’ve got monkeys!), Hobart 15-22 and at Mona 19-21 : 2018 for a massive long weekend It’s our last Mofo at Mona-maybe forever (Walshie’s building a hotel and he needs the space). So we’re going out in[Read More]

A Person From Melbourne is called a Melburnian

What is a person from <insert city name> called? The question is surprisingly very popular and one of Google’s most frequently searched questions. To answer it properly, we have to understand Australia has state and city nicknames plus in slang: What do Aussies call other Aussies: Victoria: Mexicans, Gum Suckers, Cabbage Patchers Melbourne: Melburnian* * Don’t[Read More]

A Person From Melbourne is called a Melburnian

What is a person from <insert city name> called? The question is surprisingly very popular and one of Google’s most frequently searched questions. To answer it properly, we have to understand Australia has state and city nicknames plus in slang: What do Aussies call other Aussies: Victoria: Mexicans, Gum Suckers, Cabbage Patchers Melbourne: Melburnian* * Don’t[Read More]

Making News

Melbourne Wins Environment Award

Melbourne wins global sustainability award The City of Melbourne has triumphed over New York and Berlin in worldwide contest for creating sustainability programs after the city’s submission won top honours for efforts in retrofitting older buildings to become much more environmentally friendly. The CBD council was this [Read More]

Spooky!

West End Of Melbourne

We spotted this advert in Saturday's TheAge, and noticed a few anomalies. The sales pitch invites the reader to be a part of The New York End of Town.  Wow, Melbourne's newest end of town, New York. The New York End of Town is located at the west end of Melbourne: Corner Spencer, Lonsdale, Lt Bourke Str, Rose Lane | [Read More]

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All Rise For The Mare

We do love a clever headline, and this fits the bill perfectly.. All rise for the mayor, a clever play on words, as in All rise for the MAYOR.. Following another fantastic run and win by Black Caviar. This run and win at Flemington in the Black Caviar Lightning Day Stakes is 23 consecutive WINS (no losses). Not [Read More]

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Mofo 2018 | Summer Festival

Museum of Old and New Art's Festival of Music and Art. Mofo returns 12-22 January 2018: Launceston 12-14 (they've got monkeys!), Hobart 15-22 and at Mona 19-21 : 2018 for a massive long weekend It's our last Mofo at Mona-maybe forever (Walshie's building a hotel and he needs the space). So we're going out in [Read More]