news menu
  1. Home
  2. australia
  3. regions
  4. How did Melbourne become 'marvellous'?

How did Melbourne become 'marvellous'? | Where did the city's nickname come from? How accurate was it? And how has it persisted through the city's ups and downs?

How did Melbourne become 'marvellous'?

How did Melbourne become 'marvellous'?

  • By: theage.com.au
  • Views 10
0
Shared

Victoria records 19th day of no cases as first vaccine approved for Australia

From the Archives, 1958: Greek men swarm overdue bride ship in Melbourne

Victoria Police officer charged with firearm offences over alleged Christmas Eve incident

Police horrified by alleged sexual assault of 92-year-old woman in Concord
Fewer than one-third support changing the date of Australia Day, Ipsos poll finds
Victoria records 19th day of no cases as first vaccine approved for Australia
Victoria records 19th day of no cases as first vaccine approved for Australia
  • 25 minutes ago
  • 2
From the Archives, 1958: Greek men swarm overdue bride ship in Melbourne
From the Archives, 1958: Greek men swarm overdue bride ship in Melbourne
  • 25 minutes ago
  • 2
Victoria Police officer charged with firearm offences over alleged Christmas Eve incident
Victoria Police officer charged with firearm offences over alleged Christmas Eve incident
  • 25 minutes ago
  • 3
Police horrified by alleged sexual assault of 92-year-old woman in Concord
Police horrified by alleged sexual assault of 92-year-old woman in Concord
  • 57 minutes ago
  • 1
Fewer than one-third support changing the date of Australia Day, Ipsos poll finds
Fewer than one-third support changing the date of Australia Day, Ipsos poll finds
  • 57 minutes ago
  • 2
Vanessa Sierra reveals suicidal thoughts in battle with depression
Vanessa Sierra reveals suicidal thoughts in battle with depression
  • 57 minutes ago
  • 2
'I like Ivanka': Marco Rubio's brutally awkward interview over possible primary challenge
'I like Ivanka': Marco Rubio's brutally awkward interview over possible primary challenge
  • 57 minutes ago
  • 2
Man charged over alleged physical and sexual assault of elderly woman
Man charged over alleged physical and sexual assault of elderly woman
  • 1 hour ago
  • 2
Police break up brawl at Vibez festival on South Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast
Police break up brawl at Vibez festival on South Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast
  • 2 hours ago
  • 2
Jason Donovan reveals he was stoned while filming an episode of Neighbours
Jason Donovan reveals he was stoned while filming an episode of Neighbours
  • 2 hours ago
  • 3
Man charged with arson as 2500ha bushfire burns at Cherry Gardens
Man charged with arson as 2500ha bushfire burns at Cherry Gardens
  • 2 hours ago
  • 2
ASX tipped to follow Wall St higher
ASX tipped to follow Wall St higher
  • 2 hours ago
  • 9,279

ads by Easy Branches