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Melbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne is a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. The city is often referred to as Australia's sporting and cultural capital and it is home to many of the nation's most significant cultural events and institutions. It has been recognised as a gamma world city.

About Melbourne

Melbourne covers an area of 3409.7 sq. miles (8831 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 3.8 million people being the second most populous city in Australia. Located around Port Phillip Bay in Australia's south-east, Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria.

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Myer

Satisfy all your retail needs under one roof at Myer. Founded by Sidney Myer in 1900, the chain now has 65 stores across Australia. Affiliated with Grace Brothers, it is the largest department store group in the country. Shoppers love the comfortable and relaxed, yet stylish experience of shopping at Myer. The flagship city store features whole floors devoted to sporting gear and electronic appliances. In keeping with tradition, Melburnians have flocked to the city center every Christmas since 1956 to view Myer’s Christmas windows. Other Myer stores are in Southland, Chadstone, Eastland, Northland and other suburban malls.



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