Melbourne vs Brisbane

Looks like Brisbane is getting its revenge on Melbourne.

Late in 2008 Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle famously labeled greater Brisbane as, "almost a contradiction in terms." Now it looks like those Brisbane-ites have snuck into Melbourne in the dark of night and extracted their revenge.

This photograph was snapped on Queen Street in Melbourne's 'heart' last night. Sightings of this sticker have also been made on Elizabeth Street, and no doubt it is located in many other areas of the CBD. Of course, BNE is the airport code for none other than rival city, Brisbane.

Oh, the troubles that Mayor Doyle will bring on this heart-filled city! No doubt his comments on Adelaide and Sydney will also come back to haunt Melbourne.

Watch out for a three way BNE/SYD/ADL revenge. Can Melbourne withstand such an onslaught?

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UPDATE 10.25AM 26/03/2009

Further research has proven that Brisbane is in fact not only seeking revenge on Melbourne, but has actually been holding a grudge on most major metropolitan cities across the world since 2006. Photos of Brisbane's rampant worldwide campaign can be found in the BNE Flickr group

Brumby needs a re-think

I applaud John Brumby on highlighting the importance of Melbourne's lane ways to Melbournes culture and Tourism. I am dismayed, however, that the same Premier while holding up lane way culture with one hand, can simultaneously throw lane way culture back 20 years with the other.

The latest comments and subsequent action by John Brumby in regards to Tourism Victoria's stand at the 2008 Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival in the USA is a blight on Victoria's cultural freedoms and lane way culture.

Melbourne's lane ways are a gastronomic AND artistic experience. Without one you would not have the other. Ask any lane way restaurateur or shop owner their opinion on street art in the lane ways and I'm sure they'd have a differing opinion to the Premier.

Safety cannot be an issue either. I personally feel safer in lane ways with more art. I know these lanes are popular and well looked after. The lane ways I don't like going down are the barren lanes left alone with no business at all.

If you feel the same way, I urge you to contact the Premier and let him know how you feel. Also contact Tourism Victoria and show your support in their efforts to promote tourism in the best city on earth.