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If you live in Adelaide, 'town' means the square mile of the city centre. If you live in the country, then "town" means Adelaide as a whole: My mother was always going into town; she just loved the shops.

Contributor's comments: In Sydney 'town' refers to the CBD.

Contributor's comments: In Melbourne, going into town would mean going to the CBD. Also referred to as 'the city'.

Contributor's comments: We always went to town in your "better" clothes with Mum on the MTT bus.