Bix

Have you noticed that the most sensible and down to earth posters all seem to be based in Victoria

Now, I wonder if the more liveable climate has anything to do with this ?

We have seen some pretty good examples of people suffering from the wap and they do tend to hail from the hotter reaches of the island.

Praps they should take a holiday down South in the summer


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helinuk

Bix -this just arrived in email from my Aussie friends in Melbourne after I told them it was minus 5c here this morning
.....http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averag...w_086071.shtml
boring but probably proves Melb. has a bearable climate ?!

Timber Floor Au

are you sayin WBB isnt in VIC !! omg what will we do

davidw

Having chosen Perth over Melbourne and subsequently experienced Perth's brief but scorching heat, I'd suggest to forum members Melbourne's climate may actually be a huge plus. I can see how so many European migrants chose Melbourne over the years.

David

Sausage

Melbourne and Victoria might be more appealing to some merely because it's not as isolated. Sydney and Brisbane are not such a mammoth distance as they would be from Perth.

I have a sister in Melbourne, which is why it obviously appeals, but I think I'd prefer Victoria or NSW anyway.

HiddenPaw

Liveable climate? Melbourne/coastal maybe but not in the north of the state!!!!

You'll be doubley-alright where you're headed - it's normally a few degrees cooler in Ballarat than even Melbourne !!! That will surely make you one of the most level-headed people on this forum. We don't therefore expect any nonsense posting from you once you get there

p.s. lots of European migrants came to Vic precisely for the hot climate - which provided ideal conditions for viticulture and fruit growing, as per southern Mediterranean climate.

Bordy

Its just after 2am here in Melbourne & stil 23 degrees outside, sure beats that - 5.

davidw

And 39 degrees in Perth at 8pm some weeks ago!

Bordy

Thats why I moved to Melbourne & not Perth lol

OzTennis

Yes, I have too as it 'appens. In addition to the more liveable climate I would also point out the following which might also be contributory factors:

No convict beginning - only free settlers after 1835.

Much more to the place than just a bridge, opera house, harbour and Mardi Gras.

Aussie Rules as the main sport (yeah I know how many flags the interstate teams have won recently but they don't support 10 AFL teams!)

I'll leave others to add anything else they want (my tongue is firmly in my cheek BTW).

Interesting figure on a Travel Channel program last night - more than 25% of Australians live within 90 miles of Sydney Harbour. (And I love the place, almost as much as Melbourne).

OzTennis

glhall

Any thoughts on Geelong, Bordy. Does it have a good reputation.

Bordy

I love Geelong, I live on other side of the city but Ive visted it a few times & its beautiful. The beach is fantastic & even has a little paddling pool down there for the kids. The road between the city & Geelong has been upgraded recently to. It really has got a lot going for it.

glhall

Thanks for that, we will look into it further. we were wondering about Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. On the map Geelong looks like a nicer location being closer to the beach, I suppose on the down side its alot more expensive. Graham

WBB

COULDN'T resist it COULD you TIMBER kangaroo boy? I thought YOU said you was GOING TO keep OUT of my FACE........GROW UP FAGGOT.

bondipom

They have been making up for ever since
Like Crown Casino and er
Can't wait for the AFL world cup
Bloody mexican parochialism
I hear the traffic is going to be a bit noisy in Melbourne this weekend. International hooning time.