Which is Australias best city and why?

[Happy2]

We often hear the argument My cities better than...

But I thought to make it a less parochial straw poll how about
Which is your favourite city and it must be a city other than your home town or capital

So for me it is a toss up between Melbourne and Adelaide

Melbourne may win as it has less Pirates

 

[Locoman]

Melbourne is my vote always something to do when on holidays.
I've always thought of South Australia as a space you travel through to get somewhere decent.

 

[HappyPirate]

Ahoy For me it is Sydney, I just luv sailing through the Harbor, it is spectacular one off the worlds treasures.

For you who do not know S.A and Adelaide, here the Barossa Commercial.
"Red Right Hand" by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

 

[Madam Jacqui]

Wamboin NSW. Cause i live here. xxx​

 

[funflyer]

I like whichever Australian city has the shortest flight time to Bangkok the best!

 

[scarlett lee]

Melbourne, no question about it.
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[Happy2]

Melbourne's Yarra river is a pale imitation of the Swan
But they have made it part of the city It's full potential is used
I wonder why Perths founding fathers built the city with its back to the river

 

[Bee]

Melbourne is my "cup of tea" love this town

 

[XLNC]

 

[scarlett lee]

Wasn't that Syd-en-ey? Vaguely remember people being pissed about that at the time??/

 

[Happy2]

Didn't Mr Samaranch say Sid en knee

 

[XLNC]

Wasn't that Syd-en-ey? Vaguely remember people being pissed about that at the time??/

That's correct, but I think Señor Summeranch (whatevs) was promptly forgiven.

 

[Happy2]

Sorry My bad Scarlett Guess there's no prize for second
Wait it's the Olympics I get silver

 

[Happy2]

So it was an illusion There was no Sydney Olympics?
Melbourne will love hearing that

 

[sunyun]

This is an interesting question asking for a very subjective set of answers.

I grew up in Fremantle and love it for it old nooks and crannies, but they are now being ripped out to endlessly extend the cappuccino strip, so the old Freo is mostly gone.

I loved Perth as a gentle, friendly, sleepy place, but now they are busy remaking it in Sydney's image (but a pale imitation !).

I loved Melbourne as a centre of the arts, but now they are remaking it in Sydney's image.

I loved Sydney as a place where there was always something happening, but now they are remaking it in Melbourne's image.

So I have to vote for Adelaide as 'Perth without the mining boom' !

But if you don't like peace and quiet - then a whole different set of answers !

Cheers.

 

[XLNC]

I don't think we can arrive at a consensus, as parochialism will always rear its ugly head.

So let's defer to a bunch of Paris-based econocrats, surely they know best.

Or read an impartial article here: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act...-place-in-the-worldagain-20141006-10r5sp.html

 

[Natalie]

Below is an interesting article I recently read showing Canberra being voted number one world wide!! We might all have to go and visit the Canberra LT Ladies
xoxo
Natalie Jones
Canberra… The world’s most liveable city Posted 14 January 2015 That’s right folks. Canberra is the reigning liveability world champion. I know that tends to upset some our friends in Sydney and Melbourne but surely the esteemed Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) can’t be wrong? The OECD recently released its Regional Well-Being Report 2014. Canberra ranked number one out of 362 regions across the 34 most developed countries in the world. Take a bow! The report is part of the OECD Regional Well-Being initiative, which recognises that the world needs to go beyond GDP and economic statistics to get a better measure quality of life. It uses eight indicators of well-being: Income Health Safety Accessibility of Services Civic Engagement Education Jobs Environment Canberra scored highly in all eight indicators, achieving over nine points (out of a possible ten) in all areas, with a perfect ten for income, safety and civic engagement. Well-being is important for living a full and healthy life. People with a high sense of well-being are more satisfied, interested and engaged. They have more energy to look to the future and are ready to pursue their dreams. So it’s with enormous satisfaction that we step up to the dais, wave to the crowd and accept our gold medal. Not only is Canberra the world’s most liveable city, but we’re confident, bold and ready. Make sure you come and visit soon. - See more at: http://www.canberra.com.au/canberra-the-worlds-most-liveable-city/#sthash.zvV45skS.dpuf

 

[Happy2]

You get the feeling all the voters on the OECD Panel Must have been told a vote for Canberra is going to get you an hour or two at Langtrees of Canberra

 

[Natalie]

You get the feeling all the voters on the OECD Panel Must have been told a vote for Canberra is going to get you an hour or two at Langtrees of Canberra

lol Happy2 Id move there fore a few hours with the ladies

 

[XLNC]

Yesterday was Canberra Day. Did anybody remember? Did anybody care?

 

[Happy2]

Yesterday was Canberra Day. Did anybody remember? Did anybody care?

NO!
Did anyone really care in Canberra? Or was it just another day off
And what of the rest of the territory No recognition of them Only Canberra ? Sounds typical to me

 

[homer]

Melborne gets my vote too...prancing hose day is a public holiday, gotta love that.

 

[Shaylee]

Is there such a thing lol ... feeling home sick today

 

[Parsival]

A debate never to be resolved I suspect. Having lived in Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane and Perth (only included capital cities I have lived in) I can bring some objectivity to the discussion I hope. I think the "best city" to live in depends on your stage of life, interests and where you loved ones are. All the above have alot going for them. Great places to live with great memories;

• Shopping at Salamanca for the best fresh fruit and vegetables in the country on a crisp clear still winter's morning with snow settled on Mt Wellington in the background.
• Wandering down Caxton street in Brisbane before the deciding State of Origin match copping heaps from the Cane Toads (yes, I'm a cockroach).
• Chilling out on Tamarama beach the morning after a riotous madi gras night in Sydney.
• Bar hopping in Melbourne city after a win by the Wallabies over the British Lions at Docklands.
• Riding the boom…... and bust in Perth for the last decade.

Would I live in all of these places? Absolutely and more to boot in this country! For me there is no clear winner as Ive loved every one of them. I think we are very lucky to be blessed with such choice.
Cheers
Parsival

 

[XLNC]

NO!
Did anyone really care in Canberra? Or was it just another day off
And what of the rest of the territory No recognition of them Only Canberra ? Sounds typical to me

I celebrated by escaping to Sydney for the long weekend.

 

[Happy2]

I celebrated by escaping to Sydney for the long weekend.

Nothing like a bit of loyalty to your beloved city of Canberra is there ?
Your XLNC
Or should it read
That's nothing like loyalty to your beloved city of Canberra

 

[Amanda Secrets]

LONDON, PARIS FLORENCE ROME PARIS - oh in Australia ummmmmmmm - ok, Melbourne - Little Burke street is great!! Perth once had a beautiful sky line but now seems to be under threat with development.
Least fav is definitely Canberra - after all our esteemed rulers reside there and argue over what we need and should have without actually effecting change - Only place in Australia where every ones hands are in someone else's pockets lol