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When Did Sunday Trading Start in Victoria?
When did Sunday trading start in Victoria? More recently than you might think, and largely due to one stubborn hardware…
The History of the Elevator
From secret royal rendezvous’ to forgotten public amusements and on to enabling the modern world: here is the history of…
Melbourne’s Significant Trees
Melbourne’s Significant Trees tell the story of the city; from its First Nations roots, to Colonial settlement, and on to…
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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…
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…
The Virgin Mary at Coogee Beach
Coogee Beach is one of Sydney's most iconic beaches. In 2003, it was also the scene of a religious apparition,…
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