Australian slang from its convict origins to today's social media-influenced lingo will be the subject of a new research project at Monash University. Aussie words that were in and out of fashion, and where they come from, would be explored, Kate Burridge from the university's arts faculty said. The "you-beaut Aussie lingo'' of the past, which included words such as … [Read more...] about Selfie.. is Australian Slang
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A Person From Melbourne is called a Melburnian
One of the most popular geography questions is: "What is a person from <city name> called?" Australia has plenty of official demonyms, but we're also famous for nicknames and good-natured slang. Depending on where you're from, you might have a formal name, a nickname, or even a football rivalry label. Australian Cities & States Melbourne = … [Read more...] about A Person From Melbourne is called a Melburnian
Railway Hotels of Australia
Join author Scott Whitaker as he journey's around Australia investigating the life of the Railway Hotel, beginning with his multipart work, Volume One – Railway Hotels of Victoria. In the early days, Railway Hotels (along with Terminus, Junction and Station) were quickly established to service the railway construction workers, or navvies. Some publicans stayed in the new … [Read more...] about Railway Hotels of Australia
The Real Golden Mile
All Melburnian's know when using the term, Golden Mile it refers to how gold shaped Melbourne's CBD. Walk ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ and see how the discovery of gold shaped the city. Witness the majestic architecture and hear stories from your professional guide about the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne. Yes, there are many golden streets in suburban … [Read more...] about The Real Golden Mile
Cooks’ Cottage Spelling
How to spell the surname COOK in relation to the beautiful little cottage in Fitzroy Gardens. Captain James Cook’s father’s cottage, located originally in Bridge Street, Great Ayton, was auctioned and sold in 1933. After being purchased and presented to the Victoria State Government of Australia, it was dismantled and re-erected in Fitzroy Gardens, where it is open to the … [Read more...] about Cooks’ Cottage Spelling
Melbourne Festival Art Trams
Melbourne trams featuring art from the 70's, 80's and 90's will make an appearance in this year's Melbourne Festival in October. Hopping on a Howard Arkley, pulling the bell on a Mirka Mora or leaping from a Michael Leunig were the stuff of everyday life for Melbourne’s tram travellers from the late 1970s to the early ’90s. ‘‘Art trams’’ were introduced by the then … [Read more...] about Melbourne Festival Art Trams