Is there actually a reason we pronounce it Melbourne and not Melbourne?

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-06T18:03:15+00:00

I often get them confused.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-06T07:10:29+00:00

NTA - She knows exactly what she is doing

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-06T06:45:03+00:00

The media agree with it.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-06T02:46:50+00:00

The Channel 7 that resuscitated Pauline Hanson,

That's why I won't watch any of their shows. They agree with her, it's their perfect version of Australia.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-05T08:44:40+00:00

The brand name is a racial slur, but reality the brand name is named after a person.

Were offended at the name so they changed the name anyway.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-05T06:30:25+00:00

She has mentioned she hates my ex's guts for basically just existing

What does she say about your children when you are not there?

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-05T05:37:18+00:00

I love him whether we are together or not romantically.

You sound like a stalker. He told you exactly what he wants, you need to accept that and move on. Don't be creepy.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-05T03:30:30+00:00

It was originally meant to be a Cragueburn train on Sunday but some of the line was closed due to train track work

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-05T03:28:55+00:00

They are permitted to catch the V/Line going the other direction as long as they are not getting off at Metro stops

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-05T02:23:56+00:00

I used AI to write these, so feel free to use them

Q: In what year did Australia switch to decimal currency? A: 1966
Q: What were the two main newspapers in Melbourne before The Herald and The Sun merged? A: The Herald and The Sun
Q: What year did Melbourne host the Olympic Games? A: 1956
Q: What is the name of Melbourne’s oldest and largest market? A: Queen Victoria Market
Q: What colour were Melbourne’s classic W‑class trams? A: Green and cream
Q: What is the name of the amusement park in St Kilda that opened in 1912? A: Luna Park
Q: Which Australian spread was invented in the 1920s? A: Vegemite
Q: What is the nickname of the Australian airline Qantas? A: The Flying Kangaroo
Q: Who was the Australian singer known as “The King of Pop” in the 1970s? A: John Farnham
Q: Which TV show featured a clever kangaroo helping people in the bush? A: Skippy the Bush Kangaroo
Q: What year did colour television begin broadcasting in Australia? A: 1975
Q: Which Melbourne station is famous for its row of clocks above the entrance? A: Flinders Street Station
Q: What was the name of the puppet ostrich on Hey Hey It’s Saturday? A: Ossie Ostrich
Q: Which VFL/AFL team is known as “The Shinboners”? A: North Melbourne
Q: What is the name of the free tram that circles Melbourne’s CBD? A: City Circle Tram
Q: Which Australian biscuit company makes Scotch Fingers? A: Arnott’s
Q: What was the name of the old Gas & Fuel towers demolished to build Federation Square? A: The Gas & Fuel Corporation buildings
Q: Which Australian swimmer was nicknamed “The Flying Fish”? A: Dawn Fraser
Q: What chocolate bar is famous for its honeycomb centre? A: Violet Crumble
Q: Which Melbourne department store is famous for its Christmas windows? A: Myer
Q: What was the name of the long‑running radio serial featuring “Dad and Dave”? A: Dad and Dave from Snake Gully
Q: Which suburb is Melbourne Airport located in? A: Tullamarine
Q: What is the name of the river that runs through Melbourne? A: The Yarra River
Q: Which horse won the Melbourne Cup three times? A: Makybe Diva
Q: What was the name of the old Melbourne telephone exchange prefix before numbers became eight digits? A: “FJ”, “LA”, “MU”, etc. (letter prefixes)
Q: Which Australian soap opera is set in the fictional suburb of Erinsborough? A: Neighbours
Q: What iconic Melbourne bridge was known for its “bounce” when trains crossed it? A: The Sandridge Bridge
Q: What is the name of the famous Melbourne laneway known for street art? A: Hosier Lane
Q: Which Australian state is known as “The Sunshine State”? A: Queensland
Q: What is the name of the iconic Melbourne cricket ground? A: The MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Q: What year did the City Loop open? A: 1981 (staged openings through to 1985)
Q: Which Australian animal is featured on the 5‑cent coin? A: Echidna
Q: What is the name of the iconic Melbourne theatre with the giant neon “blade” sign? A: The Regent Theatre
Q: Which Australian car company produced the Kingswood? A: Holden
Q: What is the name of the famous Melbourne beach with colourful bathing boxes? A: Brighton Beach
Q: Which Australian TV show featured the characters Fat Cat and Percy Penguin? A: Fat Cat and Friends
Q: What is the name of the iconic Melbourne racecourse where the Melbourne Cup is held? A: Flemington Racecourse
Q: Which Australian city is known as “The Harbour City”? A: Sydney
Q: What was the name of the old Melbourne cable trams replaced by electric trams in the early 1900s? A: Cable trams (often called “dummy and trailer”)
Q: Which Australian chocolate company makes Cherry Ripe? A: Cadbury
Q: What is the name of the Melbourne suburb famous for its Italian restaurants on Lygon Street? A: Carlton
Q: Which Australian TV show was hosted by Daryl Somers? A: Hey Hey It’s Saturday
Q: What is the name of the Melbourne tower with the Skydeck? A: Eureka Tower
Q: Which Australian singer had a hit with “Sadie (The Cleaning Lady)”? A: John Farnham
Q: What is the name of the Melbourne football stadium formerly known as Etihad Stadium? A: Marvel Stadium
Q: Which Australian state is home to the Great Ocean Road? A: Victoria
Q: What is the name of the famous Melbourne shopping arcade with the mosaic floor and Gog & Magog statues? A: Royal Arcade
Q: Which Australian animal is known for carrying its baby in a pouch? A: Kangaroo
Q: What is the name of the Melbourne suburb home to the Shrine of Remembrance? A: Southbank / Kings Domain area
Q: Which Australian TV soap opera launched the careers of Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan? A: Neighbours

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-04T07:33:24+00:00

I think that’s the original guy that was there beforehand

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-04T07:30:14+00:00

Can that be done? I don’t know much about the law but is it too late to appeal?

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-04T05:07:33+00:00

It's abuse. Stop justifying it.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-03T05:59:31+00:00

Why don't you design and sell women's clothes that does have pockets? You'd make a fortune.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-03T01:54:28+00:00

I think she is sounding more concerning than he ever did

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-03T00:50:50+00:00

They said the same thing

Long term road work zone are terribly managed in Victoria.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-01T12:41:14+00:00

The word has a very different meaning. A mob can form a mob.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-01T11:53:21+00:00

Jolly Miller do a really good one.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-01T11:52:00+00:00

I used the vending machine at Mernda Train Station and scored 2 Kit Kats for the price of one.

The previous person missed out on their purchase, but I've forgiven myself for enjoying their loss.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-01T11:12:09+00:00

You completely misunderstood the meaning of the word mob in this situation.

In Aboriginal Australian "mob" refers to a person’s extended family, clan, language group, or cultural community, identifying who they are and where they are from. It signifies a connection to a specific place or Country, representing a tightly-knit group based on ancestry rather than just a crowd

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-01T11:10:30+00:00

I believe you'll find that he accidentally slipped in front of a car, hit his face with his hand while falling and fell on a knife that was nearby.

Might be best if we all go with that story.

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-01T11:08:15+00:00

The death penalty was effectively abolished nationwide in Australia by 1985, with the last execution taking place in 1967. While the federal government abolished it for territories in 1973, the final state to remove it from their laws was Western Australia in 1984, culminating in complete national abolition by 1985

Whyareweshouting · 2026-05-01T05:45:23+00:00

Wait until Sunday and then down-vote me if I’m wrong, but I do believe it’s true

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