Melbourne city centre

Melbourne also known as the Melbourne city centre (referred to as The City or The CBD (Central Business District) or more recently in planning parlance, The CAD, or Central Activities District) is a locality surrounded by metropolitan Melbourne which comprises the original settlement, the central business district, parkland and other built-up areas. It is the oldest part of Greater or metropolitan Melbourne and includes many of the city's importa... more

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Melbourne

Melbourne, (pronounced /'mel.bən/) is the state capital of Victoria in south-eastern Australia.It is known for being the cultural capital of Australia, featuring unique arts, sports and music.
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