Beckham's favourite part of Australia (8)

I believe the answer is:

victoria

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'part of australia' is the definition.
(I know that Victoria is part of Australia)

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(Other definitions for victoria that I've seen before include "I will be good she said" , "Largest lake in Africa" , "Mrs Beckham" , "British queen" , "Queen; London station" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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