Victorians hide their origin as interstate contempt grows over governance failures
Victorians traveling interstate increasingly hide their origin, claiming to be from other Australian states or cities. The author describes widespread interstate contempt for Victoria, with residents blamed for supporting authoritarian governance and economic mismanagement. This represents a shift from traditional good-natured rivalry to genuine scorn and puzzlement from other Australians.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 19:21 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Age. Editorial policy · Corrections
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