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The Metro stations are glorious, are these dull names the best we can do?

The naming process avoided Indigenous and historic figures due to sensitivities, with critics noting missed chances to honor veterans and notable local icons.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Were the authorities really so afraid of Station McStationface that they had to lump us with a bunch of uninspiring names for the new hubs?

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WA todayWA today
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The Metro stations are glorious, are these dull names the best we can do?

Were the authorities really so afraid of Station McStationface that they had to lump us with a bunch of uninspiring names for the new hubs?

·Northbridge, Australia
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The AgeThe Age
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Thousands had a say about the new station names. This is what they ended up with?

Were the authorities really so afraid of Station McStationface that they had to lump us with a bunch of uninspiring names for the new hubs?

·Australia
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Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
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The Metro stations are glorious, are these dull names the best we can do?

Were the authorities really so afraid of Station McStationface that they had to lump us with a bunch of uninspiring names for the new hubs?

·Sydney, Australia
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Brisbane TimesBrisbane Times

Thousands had a say about the new station names. This is what they ended up with?

Were the authorities really so afraid of Station McStationface that they had to lump us with a bunch of uninspiring names for the new hubs?

·Brisbane City, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
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