Other types of abbreviated forms include: Curry (Cloncurry), Melbs (Melbourne), MoPo (Moonee Ponds), Ninsh (Mornington Peninsula), SoHo (South Hobart), Trak (Toorak).
Melbourne (Mel-bin)
To instantly feel like a Melbourne resident, rather than a visitor, pronounce the name as the locals do: Mel-bin.
This occupation of Wurundjeri land at the mouth of the Yarra resulted in a colony temporarily named Batmania, before it was declared a city by Queen Victoria in 1837 and officially named 'Melbourne'.
Gumsuckers, Cabbage Gardeners (Victoria)
Since the colony of Victoria was colloqually known as the “Cabbage Garden Patch”, Victorians were known as Cabbage Gardeners.
Before discussing their language, it's important to know what people from Australia and New Zealand call themselves and their countries. People from Australia call their homeland “Oz;” a phonetic abbreviation of the country's name, which also harkens to the magical land from L.
There are also a number of terms for Australia, such as: Aussie, Oz, Lucky Country, and land of the long weekend. Names for regions include: dead heart, top end, the mallee, and the mulga.
Why Narrm? Narrm is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne. Narrm encompasses* the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. The Kulin Nation is a collection of five Aboriginal nations: the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, Wathaurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung.
Motto. Vires Acquirit Eundo translates as 'We gather strength as we go'. The motto was taken from Virgil, Aeneid IV, 175. The motto was suggested to the mayor of Melbourne by the first judge of the district (Judge Willis), a well-known Latin scholar who thought it would be appropriate for the new Town Council.
Before Melbourne was Melbourne, it was called Batmania
Not because the first settlers were obsessed with Gotham City and Bruce Wayne, but for John Batman, the Australian-born colonist who was one of Melbourne's founding fathers.
“How ya goin'?” is the ultimate Aussie greeting. If you're not from Australia, this mash-up of “How are you?” and “Where are you going?” might leave you a little perplexed. If it helps, think of how the Brits say “y'alright?” - it requires no detailed response. In fact, a simple “hey!” will suffice.
Today, Melbourne is a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. Often referred to as both the " cultural capital of Australia" and the "sporting capital of Australia", the city has a rich history and is home to many of Australia's major annual sporting and cultural events.
Land boom and bust
The 1880s saw extraordinary growth: consumer confidence, easy access to credit, and steep increases in land prices led to an enormous amount of construction. During this "land boom", Melbourne reputedly became the richest city in the world, and the second-largest (after London) in the British Empire.
The traditional Aboriginal name of Melbourne is Naarm and Naarm is the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation.
Melbourne's sister city relationship with Thessaloniki recognises Melbourne's large and dynamic Greek community and helps to reinforce the many similarities between these two great port cities. Melbourne is home to the largest Greek-speaking population outside of Europe, and has strong connections to Greece.
Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia, known for its music, art centres and museums, and celebration and expression of art. It has been ranked, year after year, the most 'livable city' and it's not hard to see why.
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, and Australia's second-largest city. Focused around a central city, Greater Melbourne's area of approximately 9900 km² of suburbs spread more than 40 km to the south, 30 km to the east, 20 km to the north and sprawl across vast, flat basalt plains to the west.
Narrm is the Woi Wurrung word for the Melbourne region.
Naarm (Melbourne): Naarm is the Woiworung name for Melbourne. Naarm was an important meeting place for the language groups of the Kulin nation.
Why Narrm? Narrm is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne. It encompasses the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, which consists of a collective of five Aboriginal nations; the Wurundjeri, Boonwurrung, Wadawurrung, Taungurung and Dja Dja Wurrung.
The purpose of diminutives in Australian English is not well understood despite being a prominent part of Australian culture. Some research suggests that the use of diminutives serves to make interactions more informal, friendly and relaxed.
Until the early 19th century, Australia was best known as New Holland, a name first applied by the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1644 (as Nieuw-Holland ) and subsequently anglicised.
Mate. “Mate” is a popular word for friend. And while it's used in other English-speaking countries around the world, it has a special connection to Australia.
Melbourne is Australia's most liveable city
There are many reasons why life in Melbourne is so highly valued: there are multiple public transport options, relatively low crime rates, and plenty of jobs. Plus, it offers an awesome arts and culture scene, first-rate universities and an easy lifestyle.