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The Origin of the Word ‘Gig’
The origin of the word gig is surprisingly mysterious, with many false claims and no agreed upon explanation.
A History of Music at the Grand Final
The AFL (and VFL) have had live acts appear on footy’s biggest stage for the past 50 years; here is,…
The First Australian to Play in the NFL
The first Australian to play in the NFL was Colin Ridgway: Aussie Rules footballer, Olympic athlete, and victim of a…
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Cole’s Book Arcade
Melbourne was once the home of the world's biggest bookstore, home to more than a million books. Welcome to Cole's…
Underground History: The Degraves Street Subway
The Degraves Street Subway is a thirty metre underpass, connecting Flinders Street to Flinders Street Station, with a long and…
Who Was Saint Kilda?
Just south of the city, St Kilda is one of Melbourne's most popular suburbs. The origin of its name is…
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