Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay.
Extending around the bay are a number of inner suburbs, each with its own distinct character and personality. A short tram ride from the city centre, Melbourne’s suburban neighbourhoods are a must see for anyone wanting to experience what life here is really all about.
NSW Labor turmoil as top jobs tumble The Age A MAN who began his career as a garbage collector has become the Premier of New South Wales after a tumultuous day in which Morris Iemma quit politics after being rolled by his own faction. Newcomer...
Corey seeks safety in numbers Herald Sun Like a dentist with a first-time patient, I talked small talk while arranging my tools of trade - tape recorder, notebook and pen. Just like the dentist's first-time patient, he watched every move...
Bryce assumes mantle of Australia The Age Artillery, loaded and ready for a 21-gun salute, aimed at the sky. A military guard of honour snapped to attention and Australia's governor-general designate, Quentin Bryce, alighted, startling in...
Infighting clouds stem cell centre The Age 2008 THE Australian Stem Cell Centre's future was in doubt last night after the Government refused to guarantee its financial survival in response to a dramatic internal spat over its...
3 teens injured after shopping centre brawl ABC Three teenagers have been taken to hospital after a fight involving at least 15 youths at a shopping centre in Melbourne's east last night. Two groups of teens aged between 15 and 18 clashed at the...
P-plater on GHB to blame for 3 deaths Herald Sun Coroner Paresa Spanos found Lindsay McPhee was in the grips of GHB when he drove head on into a car on the wrong side of Geelong Freeway on last year, killing Damian Willey, 29, and Paul...
How the Roos can beat the Swans Herald Sun Bang IT IN LONG David Hale and Drew Petrie's ability to take contested marks in the forward 50 must be exploited. Lewis Roberts-Thomson needs to be taken to the last line, and pressure applied to Leo...
Rees to have a ABC News The political landscape in New South Wales has changed completely in the space of a day, with Morris Iemma quitting politics and Nathan Rees being sworn in as the state's 41st Premier. Earlier...
Hawks put on a cracker The Age Please remember the fifth of September. Cracker night came two months early for the Western Bulldogs as a ruthless Hawthorn blew their finals campaign to smithereens at the MCG last night. ...
Bullants ready for big sting The Age The Casey Scorpions go into today's first round of the VFL finals against Northern Bullants facing elimination, a prospect that seemed unlikely for most of the season with the Scorpions entrenched...
School shake-up, with fries The Age The State Government thinks cash-strapped public schools should look to business for extra money, but others fear this could widen the gap between rich and poor. ONCE, school was about bringing in...
Buddy worth ticket price Herald Sun The noise resonating around the MCG last night, through the green seats of the glorious Members' Stand, into the Ponsford and around the sweep of the Great Southern Stand, had to be heard to...
Saint Molly shows true colours Herald Sun Once again, the obsessed St Kilda supporter has painted the front of his home ahead of the AFL finals to honour his beloved Saints. "Sunday night's win was just miraculous," Meldrum said...
How the Saints can beat the Cats Herald Sun One-on-one EVERYWHERE Our forward structure is designed around manufacturing one-on-one contests at every opportunity. Nick Riewoldt and Stephen Milne are as dangerous as any forward duo in the...
Pit bulls sold on internet Herald Sun ... investigation has uncovered a dozen dogs put up for sale on the internet by Melbourne owners. The State Government says it is not its job to catch rogue breeders, while councils say they can only...
Thommo back as a great mate Herald Sun Ok, we'll give you Stephanie McIntosh, Riewoldt's girlfriend. But that's it. Thomas, the former St Kilda coach, has watched his ex-captain and best player grow to become a superb leader, further...
$30m hit to coast dreams Herald Sun Hundreds of property owners along Victoria's pristine Ninety Mile Beach coastline claim their investment dreams are ruined because a ban on building has seen the value of their blocks slashed by 95...
New court setback for Jane Herald Sun A Supreme Court judge yesterday refused an application by Laree Madonna Jane to move a fierce dispute over the Bob Jane Unit Trust to the Family Court. Justice Hartley Hansen said the trust dispute...
Nursing home lifts standards Herald Sun A VICTORIAN nursing home facing neglect allegations is now complying with accreditation standards, but remains on notice, the Federal Government says.
How the Cats will smash the Saints Herald Sun A wise old coach by the name of Allan Jeans once told me there are three phases in a game: 1. When the ball is in dispute; 2. When the opposition has the ball; 3. When we have the ball. Good teams...
Renovation boom has hit the roof Herald Sun The building industry says interest rates and high house prices are influencing Victorians to stay in their homes and do them up, rather than move to a new patch. People in some suburbs, including...
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