Category: Victoria

Nineteenth-Century English. What words did the Victorians use? Victorian Era Slang Words blazes – Used as a Victorian swear word, this slang term could mean either “hell” or “the Devil.” bricky – This descriptive slang word indicates that someone has a brave nature. chuckaboo – This descriptive term is used to affectionately describe someone who […]

Overview. Current laws in Victoria make being drunk in a public place a criminal offence. These laws disproportionately impact Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and people who would benefit from health and social support, rather than a criminal justice response. Is it illegal to be drunk in public in Australia? You can get: up […]

The City of Victoria was founded by the Hudson’s Bay Company on March 14, 1843, as a trading post and fort at the location the Lekwungen People called “Camosack” meaning “Rush of Water.” How did Victoria start? Enabling legislation was passed by the New South Wales Legislative Council to take effect on 1 July 1851. […]

Over 51% of the Victorian Aboriginal population live in one of fifteen local government areas. The Local Government Areas with the highest Aboriginal population are: Shepparton; Mildura; Geelong; Bendigo; Casey; East Gippsland; Darebin; Wyndham; Ballarat; Whittlesea; Latrobe; and Hume. Where do most Aboriginal live in Victoria? Where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live. In […]

The years 1815 to 1914 are referred to as Britain’s imperial century, and at this time, the Empire included over 14 million square miles of territory and 450 million people. What happened to the British Empire during Queen Victoria’s reign? Victoria served as figurehead for the nation. The period saw the British Empire grow to […]

The Kulin nation is an alliance of five Aboriginal nations in south central Victoria, Australia. Their collective territory extends around Port Phillip and Western Port, up into the Great Dividing Range and the Loddon and Goulburn River valleys. How big is the Kulin Nation? approximately two million hectaresThe Kulin are a federation of five distinct […]

$758. Fishing without a licence can cost as much as $758 and hindering an authorised officer can mean fines of up to $7,583 or three months jail. People who see or suspect illegal fishing activity can call the offence reporting line 13FISH (133474). 903 people like this. Can you fish without a license in Victoria? […]

Human rights are protected under the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the Charter Act), which came into full effect on 1 January 2008. Which Australian state has a Human Rights Act? the Australian Capital TerritoryOnly the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland have Human Rights Acts. All states and territories have anti-discrimination […]

You don’t need a fishing licence if you’re a Commonwealth Pensioner Concession Card holder, coded either DSP, DSP Blind, AGE, AGE Blind or CAR. Do senior citizens need a fishing licence in Victoria? You are also exempt if you are under the age of 18 or over the age of 70. Do pensioners need a […]

white weddings. Queen Victoria has been credited with starting the tradition of white weddings and white bridal gowns, although she was not the first royal to be married in white. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert on their return from the marriage service at St James’s Palace, London, 10 February 1840. What wedding tradition was made […]