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October 04, 2005

Melbourne's the new black for Sydney fashion shoppers

Numbers are finally backing up what Melbournians have known for years: their shopping is better than that of their northern neighbor. With almost 50% of New South Wales residents ranking Melbourne as the place to shop in Australia, the focus seems to be on 'strip shopping' versus mall shopping. Melbourne's the new black for Sydney fashion shoppers

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August 18, 2005

Melbourne edges closer to Sydney as Australia�s top tourist destination

Watch out Sydney! The city's southern sister is making a move on Sydney's dollars. According to Tourism Research Australia, Melbourne has 12% of the combined domestic and international spending while Sydney has 15%. The commonwealth games in Melbourne next year should help the city boost numbers even higher. Perhaps now Sydney won't be so content to rest on her laurels. Melbourne edges closer to Sydney as Australia�s top tourist destination

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Melbourne, Victoria

Australia's second largest city is only an 8 hour drive from its first, but it has a very different feel. The baret-wearing artist's answer to Sydney, Melburnians are fiercely protective...

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Melbourne's Brunswick Street

I didn't do much sightseeing while I was in Melbourne for a couple of days. Just met up with a couple of old, old friends. One from high school and...

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