The second largest city in Australia and the capital of Victoria, Melbourne sometimes has trouble escaping Sydney's shadow. But life can be good in the shade; Melbourne reigns over Australia culturally and has been dubbed one of the planet's most livable city. Distinctive neighborhoods, leafy streets and the clean, efficient transport system means that Melbourne rarely feels like a city of 3.5 million people. The exotic fauna of Melbourne Zoo, the grizzly images of Old Melbourne Gaol, and the relaxing atmosphere of well-preserved Victorian residential neighborhoods draw thousands of weekend sightseers and world travelers, while the city's multiple Mediterranean and Asian communities enrich the city's cuisine. The 19th century architecture has been utilized, rather than mothballed in historical museums. Consequently, central Melbourne displays ornamental Victorian structures standing proudly beside steel and Melbourne's history is best charted through its iconic rivalry with Sydney. Settled by Sydney ex-patriots, Melbourne quickly established itself in the first year of Queen Victoria's reign and embarked on an era of growth and development that powerfully shaped the city's character. The mid-19th-century Victoria gold rush provided the wealth that built so many distinctive structures and established an extensive network of wealth and beautiful public green spaces.
Say it in australian slang
Billabong Ox-bow lake
Blowie Blowfly (Australia’s native bird)
Bodgy Inferior quality
Boofhead Nerd
Cockie Farmer
Dag Fashion victim
Fair dinkum True
Furphy Rumor
Middy 10-fluid-ounce glass of beer
Mug Gullible person
Smoko Coffee break
Tucker Food
Ute Pickup truck
Winger Whiner
Yobbo, Yob Uncouth male
Walkabout To excuse oneself,
usually without explanation
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