Sydney celebrates New Year 2010
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater geographical area (or "metropolitan area") and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of late 2009, the greater geographical area had an approximate population of 4 million. A resident of Melbourne is known as a "Melburnian".
Melbourne's CBD from Docklands at twilight
The Parliament of Victoria meets in Parliament House....
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne's largest public library. (La Trobe Reading Room – 5th floor view)
A Melbourne tram...
Melbourne's urban structure features large parks and gardens and wide avenues