Melbourne's weather   Melbourne has a reputation for its changeable weather. A tip for any visitor is to be prepared for anything – take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn or removed as needed. As a general rule, Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with warm to hot summers, mild and sometimes balmy springs and autumns, and cool winters. While Melbourne has a reputation for rain, the city actually receives less rainfall than either Brisbane or Sydney. Melbourne is an excellent place to see the seasons change. In summer, most people head out to visit our golden beaches. In [...]

PLAY ON Melbourne is a creative, exciting, ever-changing city with extraordinary surprises to be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. There are plenty of twists and turns to take and surprises to unfold, so play on! Take a chance, roll the dice and see where it leads you. More information Visit Study Melbourne for information about finding courses, student accommodation, scholarships, English language courses, jobs and more. To find out more about visa requirements and application procedures go to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website Melbourne - see where it leads you Courtesy: http://www.visitmelbourne.com/

Melbourne has it all! Melbourne topped the biannual ranking of 140 cities with a score of 97.5 per cent, ahead of Vienna at 97.4 per cent. Vancouver slipped from the top spot to third with a score of 97.3 per cent. The top 10 included three other Australian and two Canadian cities; Sydney, Perth and Adelaide and Toronto and Calgary. Cities are scored on political and social stability, crime rates and access to quality health care. The survey measures the diversity and standard of cultural events and the natural environment; education; and the standard of infrastructure, including public transport. Melbourne Australia [...]