Melbourne - Wikipedia The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds The city occupies much of the northern and eastern coastlines of Port Phillip Bay
Melbourne | History, Population, Map, Climate, Facts | Britannica Melbourne is distinguished from the other Australian state capitals in that it was founded unofficially, by individual enterprise Once Batman, Fawkner, and others had established the settlement in 1835, the government in Sydney had to recognize the fact
Travel Guide to Melbourne, Victoria - Tourism Australia Discover things to do in Melbourne and find out why Melbourne is one of the world’s most liveable cities with fine dining, art galleries, fashion and a packed sports calendar
Visitor information | City of Melbourne Whether you're from halfway across the world or just a few hours away, visitors to the City of Melbourne are welcome Learn more about Melbourne, discover what's on and use our visitor information services to help you explore the city