Why Australia's Capital Is So GOOD! (Canberra ACT)

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

I grew up in Canberra. I miss it. Always have. It's where my heart is. I worked on the Constuction of New Parliament house for over 2 years. I built the glass pyramid dead center of the building beneath the flag. I was just 15 through 17 so very much the junior member of the five man team. I wasn't the contractor or anything. While I didn't lay the marble in the Foyer, they got Italians in for that, I did labour for them and there is a lot of my sweat in that as well. Lol. The Italian marble guys were funny as fk. They couldn't speak a word of English and only knew what they learnt on site so it was F this F that and all knew were swear words. One day one of them came in and he was ranting and carrying on excitedly about the "cocky ones" turns out one of the other contractors had put two cockatoo's in his car. Hahaha. I remember the day the Prime ministers office furniture arrived. I may or may not have got down on my back and signed the underneath of his desk. Haha. Biggest building in the southern hemisphere by the way. Most people will never know just how big it is because 90% of it is not accessible to the public. Miles and miles of tunnels and basements under the ground. We all spent a full six months getting lost almost every day before we knew our way around. That big.

[@dazandcecil]

Lmao I've worked with a lot of foreigners, they're the funniest when all the know is F*** this and that 🤣 Man that sounds unreal! We didn't know how big it really is, would be awesome to explore down there

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

@@dazandcecil Lol. Yeah. Maybe that's the law you should have passed 🤣 Youth is good no matter where you spend it and how shit life was. Lol. What town are you from, Dario. Like where's home? Feel free to pass on answering that. Figured it was broad enough and just interested. Cheers.

[@dazandcecil]

I'm from Melbourne and cecilia is from Prague, Czech republic, got a bit tired of the city life for now and decided to travel Australia, crazy how much there is to see, what city did you end up on staying in?

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

@@dazandcecil left home at nine (yes, unfortunately, legit nine) and been a rolling stone all my life. Asia, Europe, three years in the UK and ten years in the US. Bundy, mate. Ended up here because we came across a block of land 70 meters off a contextually remote beach between Bundaberg and 1770 for the right price. Since we're besties now, subbed of course. Lol. Cheers. Take it easy, Dario. See you in the next vid. 👍

[@dazandcecil]

Absolute legend 😅 thanks for the sub! That sounds like a pretty good deal by the beach, we may even be up that way in a few weeks, gonna be going back to the coast soon. That sounds like one hell of an adventure you've been on, cecilia lived in Bali for a few years, I've only done months overseas at a time, but it's awesome.. cheers mate 🍻

[@Evan-u6w8c]

Most Australian and international visitors seem to stay away from Canberra (where I live) because they don't really know what it is like. I wish they would come to see the city and experience what it has to offer.

[@dazandcecil]

Definitely worth it, so much to do there, clean, friendly, not much not to like imo

[@outandabout_oz]

great job guys, this was so nicely put together, showcasing my back yard. Glad you enjoyed this part of Australia and hope you get to come back sometime and check out a bunch more. Good luck with your adventures and your channel, I know how much effort you must be putting in, subscribed ✌🏻

[@dazandcecil]

We really appreciate it! We definitely will be back 😃

[@johnkerry1524]

Great to see an un-bias view of Canberra for a change. Well done.

[@TheAdventuresofRussell]

Welcome to Canberra. We have a fascinating history. It is something I am very passionate about. I am a bit concerned that you don’t understand what happens in Parliament House or the roles of each of the chambers.

[@dazandcecil]

Hey Russ, we don't really know what happens in each chamber, if you could pop it below, people that watch this video will have an idea!

[@petermcandrew7787]

If you like dinosaur bones, you should check out the National Dinosaur Museum in Nicholls.

[@dazandcecil]

That's one place we're visiting the next time we are in Canberra

[@petermcandrew7787]

​@@dazandcecilWhile you're in the area you might want to check out Cockington Green, which is a miniature scenery place. And Northside Garden Cafe is a very nice Filipino restaurant nearby.

[@sonja11.11]

You will no doubt notice that there will be loads of negative comments about Canberra. There was a huge battle between other Australian cities to be declared the Capital city of Australia. Canberra was set up in the middle of nowhere to settle the fight and the other cities have bitterly hated Canberra ever since then.

[@dazandcecil]

Definitely noticed 😅

[@hedonismunderstands2469]

you needed to get to braddon, right by the city, and have a pint at bent spoke and ramen at white chico..

[@dazandcecil]

Mate those spots look unreal, shame we aren't there now, but we will be on the next lap!

[@NickG-p1h]

Its a brilliant place, honestly..Canberra that is.

[@dazandcecil]

couldn't agree more!

[@MrCarrera28]

Please don't post too many of these pro Canberra videos, we don't want the rest of Australia to find out what a hidden gem it is and want to move here and ruin it hahahaha

[@dazandcecil]

🤣 I know right, it's so good

[@RentonBrax]

We love a food market with music.

[@kaloarepo288]

Compared to coastal cities the weather is appalling for about 5 months of the year!

[@dazandcecil]

Very similar to Melbourne, we must've gotten lucky

[@ffox9556]

Wait till you get to Maclean on the banks of the Clarence River NSW. Fill your water container and have a brew. 😉

[@dazandcecil]

Sounds like exactly what we've done, must've been watching us 🤣

[@MitchA-ht2gb]

I love the man made lake that is full of carp Lake Berlin I think its called in the city

[@dazandcecil]

It's pretty stunning for sure!

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

Lake Burley Griffin, Named after Walter Burley Griffin the guy that designed Canberra (and the opera House in Sydney).

[@Sthuont]

@@Shilo-fc3xm American architect Walter Burley Griffin won the international design competition for Canberra in 1912 (and it is broadly based on his design although significantly altered). However, the Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, who won the international design competition for it in 1957. Both architects were screwed by politicians and managerial bureaucrats being politicians and managerial bureaucrats and ruining everything for everyone, and both ended up leaving acrimoniously before finishing their designs... and that's why we can't have nice things.

[@Shilo-fc3xm]

@@Sthuont Thanks. Yes. You're right of course regarding Utzon. Apologies and appreciate the correction. I did actually know that. must have had a blonde moment. Cheers.

[@Sthuont]

@@Shilo-fc3xm Nothing to apologise for, I'm just being an anally retentive pedant, and besides you knew your stuff about Walter Burley Griffin designing Canberra anyway, so kudos

[@Bear2townUSA]

The colors of Parliament House are the same in all Westminster style democracies. It is taken from the House of Parliament in the UK, with an Australian color tinge (the blue, green you described). The House of Representatives is the people's house, and the Senate is the house of the states. This is taken from US democracy, as is much of our Constitution. As for 1997, the Port Arthur Massacre. This is where 34 people were shot and killed at Port Arthur in Tasmania. Additional persons were shot and wounded. Following that, the horrible man from Western Sydney, Howard, forced his laws through Parliament. No issue better gun laws were needed, but they went too far and became too restricted. Every person deserves their freedom, including those who wish to use guns for lawful purposes. Canberra is an incredible place. I lived there in the 1990s, during college, before leaving Australia. It is double the size now! Kingston was an incredible place to live!

[@dazandcecil]

Incredibly well put! Canberra has become one of my favourite cities in Australia, never knew how beautiful it was ❤️

[@toddavis8151]

I’ve lived in Canberra for all my 40 years and I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else

[@Dobuan75]

Virtually no-one needs guns here and those who do can get them with the necessary licensing. They’re about as useful to the 80% of the population that live in urban areas as the ability to fly a helicopter. So it has zero to do with ‘freedom’. Don’t need a gun or a helicopter. Cattle farmers do though, and so they can get them easily enough. Now don’t get me wrong, you do what you want in the USA - we just don’t need them here. We tend to view “freedom” here as the ability to get full free healthcare and not lose our jobs if we get sick or have an accident, etc. no matter how long it takes to recover. We also view freedom as the ability to get a living wage at minimum wage levels. We have one of the highest in the world at AUD$24.10 per hour currently. This means every one of us can live without fear of hunger, abject poverty or that our families, friends, or children will not return from malls, churches, or schools due to random gun violence. The comparative statistics are shocking to us. Again, that’s just what is overwhelmingly popular in our polls here due to our culture, and society, and should in no way suggest any other country should do the same. You do you. As for the parliament, you are correct insomuch as the senate system was adopted but mildly modified from the US system. We have more senators for the larger states (by population) and so numbers can grow in the parliament if populations increase. Glad you liked living in Canberra. I was there in the 1990s too at the Australian National University. It has changed a lot, and in my opinion for the better, since then. Especially after the horror bushfires of 2003 tore through so much of the town including destroying the entire Stromlo Forest area.

[@petermcandrew7787]

I believe the blue-green colour is intended to represent eucalyptus leaves.

[@kimswhims8435]

Plenty of people can still get guns in Australia, the laws are just fine and work well.

[@71Jay17]

Unless you get sick hospital services are worse than rural NSW. Want to rent or buy a home? Bad luck, local Government is keeping land prices inflated and some of the worst in the world, $600,000 being cheapest for a normal land only house block. land is in abundance and not limited by the ocean but in the middle of the NSW country side…

[@ffox9556]

Gen. Bridges grave on Mt Ainslie is not the high point. Black Mountain is. But yeah, many times I ran up to his grave. No way I'd run up Black Mountain. If you pair really want to see ALL of Oz, get rid of the luxury ride and get a 4x4 slide on/off camper and get off the main drag. 🚚

[@dazandcecil]

Not gonna lie, we've thought about a 4x4 a few times, but the luxury ride is just that much more comfortable 😎

[@ffox9556]

@@dazandcecil Our buggie was quite comfy thank you. I designed it to my partners specs. It also allowed us to see ALL of Oz's states and territories for the five years we toured. You are not going to see the treasures of the Center, North and West. Just saying the obvious. Be careful with that long luxury ride if you go to Tasmania. The twisting "goat tracks" will test the drivers metal. Safe travel to you.

[@dazandcecil]

Thanks mate, safe travels to you too if you're on the road as well 👍

[@ffox9556]

@@dazandcecil That would be Lismore or Grafton Hospitals now. Still for the five years we explored we have no regrets.

[@TheAdventuresofRussell]

General Bridges' grave is on Mt Pleasant, overlooking the DMC. It is the only object in Canberra built to Griffin's design

[@stussysinglet]

If they could just improve the city center it could be a great place for tourist and visitors...

[@dazandcecil]

We thought it was pretty good, but every city could use a bit of improvement

[@stussysinglet]

​@@dazandcecil I agree the lake and parklands are beautiful and Parliament House and the war mamorial are very impressive... where are you guys from? One of you sounds pretty Aussie..

[@dazandcecil]

Darios from Melbourne, and Cecilia's from Prague, but we're van lifing all over Australia for a while

[@Dobuan75]

Agreed. Gareema place is a bit of a dead zone in colder months; a reality brought about by the low-density outward spread of Canberra, combined with the climate. To overcome this, Canberra would be better suited with higher density accommodation in the city centre itself, and smaller cosier alleys with ground floor small cafes, bars, and performance spaces. Braddon has started down this path, so it is possible.

[@cassieoz1702]

It's not intended to be a 'city centre' in the usual sense.

[@markleon411]

I think it's hilarious that you had to leave because the free parking was ending. You COULD simply pay for more.

[@richardcharlton8259]

Get rid of Andrew Bar it would be a lot better 20 years of labour has Fu

[@peterlegg7456]

Nice place. Worst drivers in the country.

[@dazandcecil]

🤣🤣

[@pobox7026]

The truth is that the rest of Australia frowns upon this woke cest pool of a "city". Yuck.

[@Ragnar6000]

Australians who frown upon Canberra are usually people who have never been there!

[@VelvetRiot-hz5mp]

The rest of Australia's taxes PAY for Canberra. One big dole bludging town.

[@Sthuont]

You know nothing of how the world works. Stop listening to gronks in the media and on the internet, and start learning. You have a lot to learn, but soon enough you will start to see the complexities of the world and how the information you're being spoonfed is nothing but vested interests lying to you. That includes the information coming from people saying vested interests are lying to you but claim to be telling you the actual truth. They're not. They're charlatans and grifters and big old dole bludging pieces of shit themselves.

[@valo7120]

What a load of crap! With the exception of federal departments, the federal government only looks after a small part of the city, and that is Lake Burley Griffin and buildings and infrastructure in the parliamentary triangle. All other services are paid for by ACT residents through rates, land taxes, stamp duty, etc.

[@sonja11.11]

That's so not true Canberrans pay for almost everything in Canberra. It's why it's so expensive to live here.

[@1974UTuber]

Are you kidding? GOOD? I F#$CKING HATE! Canberra. Worst place I have ever been.