Famous Victorians write love letters to the city in 30 words
From our unbeatable culinary scene to celebrating our world class icons, Victorians have written heartfelt love letters to celebrate our magnificent state. WATCH THE VIDEO TRIBUTE.
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Victorians from all walks of life have penned a letter on what they love about our state as a rallying cry to a community who has endured a lot in 2020.
Watch the touching ode to Melbourne above as love letters blanketed iconic CBD locations as the city comes back to life.
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AMANDA ELLIOTT
Chairman, Victoria Racing Club
Melbourne – there is no city like you. Proud, stylish, elegant, strong, resilient, caring, modern, forward-looking and exciting. Welcoming and accessible to everyone – you are unique. I love you Melbourne.
AMY HARRIS
Principal ballerina, The Australian Ballet
Melbourne – where my dreams came alive. In the heart of our city, we have one of the most beautiful theatres in the world and I get to call it home.
ANN PEACOCK
Community advocate and charity campaigner
Melbourne has always been my home. Our amazing city has a unique ability to extend its arms around those who need support and come together – in celebration or crisis.
BEAU TAPLIN
Melbourne poet and author
A city in love.
Here one finds a certain music.
An old & ancient song.
All the world sings through
its secret places; a thousand cultures,
in one shining voice.
CHARLIE CARRINGTON
Head chef, Atlas
Melbourne has its own beat and own style. There’s a north and south side rivalry but we all love each other. Melbourne people are also very open-minded.
GABRIEL BERGMOSER
Melbourne author
Melbourne to me is Southbank at sunset; fire reflected in glass and water, as striking, beautiful and exciting today as it was the first time I saw it.
GARY MEHIGAN
Chef and Channel 7 personality
Lost in your dreamy skies, smitten by your charm, understated, sophisticated and fabulously cool …
You are as beautiful as the first day we met. You will always have my heart.
GORGI COGHLAN
The Project co-host, Network Ten
Dearest Melbourne,
You classy broad, how well you’ve held yourself during this testing year, 2020.
Time now to rebirth, rebuild and remind us why you’re our most loved city.
Bravo.
GUY GROSSI
Restaurateur and chef, Grossi Florentino
From your grassroots suburbs to your metropolitan “Sprezzatura”. I’ve been with you half a century and three generations and I wouldn’t trade a second away. Together we thrive. Bon Appetito.
JANE BUNN
Meteorologist and weather presenter, Channel 7
We have the best weather in the world! Where else can it be sunny one minute and pouring the next, a scorcher then snow on the hills. I love it.
JANE HARPER
Top-selling author
Creative dreams come true in Victoria. Naturally inspiring, and with passionate industry support and opportunities that make creative careers a reality, art of all kinds has the space to flourish.
JEFF KENNETT
Former Premier
The paper of clubs and pubs, of country and city, of people young and old, of our pets and our history. It serves, challenges, uplifts and keeps people informed.
JOEL CREASEY
Kate, Tim & Joel drive show co-host, Nova 100
I’m born in Perth but a Melbourne resident. I swore I’d never become that wanker who bangs on about Melbourne’s food, coffee and culture. But guess what: it’s all true.
JOHNNY DI FRANCESCO
Owner, Crown Gradi / 400 Gradi
The Melbourne food scene is like no other, with an endless list of multicultural cuisines to choose from that range from street food to refined dining
KATE CEBERANO
Musician
I love Melbourne all the way from North Balwyn up the Doncaster freeway into the city, St Kilda Road, Hamer Hall, the Shrine, the Ballroom, Luna Park, Espy.
KEVIN SHEEDY
AFL legend
Thanks for the people from different nations of the world; it’s fantastic having you here. The Shrine, the MCG, Eureka Tower, Government House, and the Botanical Gardens. All world class.
MARGARET PORRITT
Founder and director, Feathers Boutique
Bustling streets, laneways, Paris end of Collins, boutiques, department stores, laughter, bare faces not hidden. Lipstick of all shades. That woman searching for the perfect outfit. The Melbourne we adore.
MATT PRESTON
Food writer & Channel 7 personality
I cherish you for your humour, your warm welcomes, and your unflinching hospitality … For the big events, and all the sticky carpets. And for all your sirens (1), bells (2) and whistles (3)!
(1) At the footy
(2) Of distant trams
(3) Of those bell birds
MELISSA JACKSON
Milliner
Nylex clock, Yarra River
Fitzroy Gardens, cafe culture
Melbourne Cup, MCG
Laneways, arcades, NGV
Hoddle grid, Collins St charm
Music, food, Birrarung Marr
I breathe you in … I am calm.
MICK MOLLOY
Drive co-host, Triple M
I live 5 minutes’ walk from the MCG. 646 steps there, 942 steps back. It is an outdoor cathedral and the spiritual heart of our great city.
MOLLY MELDRUM
Music guru
I’ve travelled lots but always felt homesick for Melbourne. I love our music and sport – and now near my place of worship, the MCG, there’s Ziggy and my statue
PETER MITCHELL
Presenter, Seven News
Architecture. Arts. Beaches. Culture. Environment. Events. Gardens. Gastronomy. Health workers. History. Laneways. Libraries. Markets. Our seasons. Parks. People. Port Phillip Bay. Sport. Suburbs. Trams. Trains. The Yarra. Victoria. My home.
ROBERT THOMSON
Chief Executive, News Corp
From the river flats of Torrumbarry to the literary highs of Elwood’s poets, and the Wallagaraugh’s innocence to the haunted mines of Woods Point, the collective past fashions our future.
ROSS STEVENSON
Breakfast co-host, 3AW
On moving here from Queensland.
“Dad they have such big footy crowds here”
“That’s Melbourne son. They like doing things together. You’ll get 10,000 to a funeral if it’s a nice day”
RUPERT MURDOCH
Executive Chairman, News Corp
From the city centre, to the exquisite gardens of my parents’ home at Cruden Farm, my original home town of Melbourne has always held a cherished place for me.
SHANE CRAWFORD
AFL legend & Channel 9 presenter
You can go in any direction and get a taste of the world – Lygon St, Prahran, Yarraville, to the natural wonders of the Dandenongs and dolphin watching at Chelsea Beach.
STEPHEN QUARTERMAIN
Sports presenter, Ten News First
Food.
Restaurants.
AFL.
Boxing Day cricket.
Coffee.
MCG.
Melbourne Cup.
Grand Prix.
Australian Open tennis.
Parks and gardens.
Farmers markets.
Wine.
Culture.
Diversity.
Golf courses.
Alleyways.
Hawthorn Football Club!
STEVE MONEGHETTI
Marathon legend
Ballarat, Victoria – my home. As I took on the world you wrapped your arms around me and I always knew you were there for me in the long run.
TAYLA HARRIS
AFLW player, Carlton Football Club
Melbourne, my favourite place in the world! Charismatic, lively, outgoing … where I want to be! Undesirable weather actually makes every blue sky day that much sweeter. I love Melbourne!
FRANK VAN HAANDEL
Restaurateur, Stockhouse
1990 – Melbourne’s exciting moment – on the cusp of embracing European lifestyle and our waterfronts. Our love for the refinement of food, fashion and the Arts began.
KERRY SILBERY
Gogglebox, Foxtel
Lover,
I’m a flâneur,
Delighting in your sensuality;
Stained green from lustful embraces on Botanical Garden lawns,
Passionate kisses at NGV,
Cicciolina’s brains after Alliance Française,
Tango at the Espy.
*30 Words is proudly created in partnership with QMS Media.
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