165 years of cross-border rivalry

On the first of July, Victoria celebrated the 165th anniversary of its own "Brexit" - the day it won independence from the British colony of New South Wales. Image: Announcing Victorias separation from New South Wales (SBS)

Announcing Victoria’s separation from New South Wales Source: SBS

To mark the occasion, a new exhibition of rare historical artwork and records has gone on display, to mark the official birth of the enduring Melbourne-Sydney rivalry.