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  Melbourne central business district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Schematic plan of Hoddle's allotments for the village of Melbourne, March,1837
The Hoddle Grid is the layout of the streets in the central business district of Melbourne, Australia.
This article about a place in Melbourne is a stub.
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 Central business district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Central business district (CBD) and downtown are terms referring to a commercial heart of a city.
In the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Ireland, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand the term "central business district" is used by geographers and sometimes by others, but the term city centre is much more common in colloquial usage.
The CBD or downtown is the central district of a city, usually typified by a concentration of retail and commercial buildings.
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 About Melbourne, Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Melbourne was recently voted "the world's most liveable city" and is a modern, progressive city.
The central business district of Melbourne is based around the delta of the Yarra River at the top of a large bay.
The Melbourne CBD (and its suburbs) is one of a few cities in the world that has a low cost electric tram network, as well as an underground train system.
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 Melbourne information & attractions - Travel Victoria Accommodation Guide
Melbourne's central business district is located on the northern bank of the Yarra River, opposite the popular Southbank precinct on the Yarra's southern bank, and surrounded by the suburbs of West Melbourne, North Melbourne, Carlton, East Melbourne and the new Docklands precinct.
Melbourne boasts extensive parklands, with many centred around the Yarra River to the south-east of the central business district.
Birrarung Marr, Melbourne's newest park, is located next to Federation Square, while the Kings Domain and Royal Botanic Gardens, between St Kilda Road and the Yarra River, feature the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, several lakes, a large collection of historical monuments and memorials, and pathways all of which traverse manicured gardens and lawns.
www.travelvictoria.com.au /melbourne   (512 words)

  
 Attractions Melbourne Australia
Southbank, Melbourne - (03) 9699 4311 Opened in 1992, stylish, cosmopolitan Southgate is a reflection of Australia's cultural diversity, with a distinct Melbourne flavour.
Royal Melbourne is Australia's most famous golf course, ranked number 5 in the world and number 1 in Australia, and the home of the recent President's Cup, it is the Southern Hemisphere's best course.
The Regent in Melbourne is one of the few remaining of such theatres, and it was also the flagship of the nation-wide Hoyts cinema chain, which consisted of large, palace-style Regents in every capital and large country town.
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 Central Business District
Seen from across the river or from the air, Melbourne’s Central Business District offers up a spectacular, modern skyline; at ground level, however, what you notice are the florid nineteenth-century facades, grandiose survivors of the great days of the goldrushes and after, when Melbourne consolidated its position as a financial centre.
The massive Rialto Towers, to date Melbourne’s tallest structure, is a classic skyscraper, the reflective surface of its twin towers lending the skyline a bit of oomph.
The Old Melbourne Gaol (daily 9.30am–4.30pm; $7), on Russell Street, a block north of the State Library, is probably the most worthwhile of all the downtown sights.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/mel_cbd.asp   (2072 words)

  
 Talk:Melbourne central business district - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This Project is an attempt to fill in, organise, and standardise articles about the city of Melbourne, Australia.
Wherever an article refers to Melbourne's city centre, it usually links here, but the link is disguised simply as central business district.
The definition of the Melbourne CBD as being within the Hoddle Grid is somewhat archaic now.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Talk:Melbourne_central_business_district   (547 words)

  
 Central Equity : Melbourne Articles : Booming Southbank
On the launch of the Southbank structure plan, the Minister Mr MacLellan said, "Melbourne's new arts village would be a precinct without peer in Australia", he also noted "the renaissance of this part of Melbourne is nothing short of spectacular".
Adjacent is the new Melbourne Exhibition Centre of $120 million, a new boat marina at the city's edge, as well as bicycle paths and jogging tracks on the Yarra River banks.
The Southbank area has continued to grow in importance in Melbourne's development and is now a sought after residential area for those wishing to be near the Central Business District, universities and educational facilities, parks, gardens, sporting, theatre and dining venues of inner Melbourne.
www.centralequity.com.au /about-melbourne/southbank.asp   (648 words)

  
 Welcome to Central Queensland University - Melbourne International Campus
Central Queensland University (CQU) is situated in the heart of Melbourne's central business district.
One of the more important features of CQU Melbourne International Campus is the Learning Skills Unit that has been specially designed to provide extra academic support for students with small, personalised tutorials and a friendly study environment.
Central Queensland University has 11 campuses and teaching sites on the east coast of Australia and provides high quality education to almost 22,000 students.
www.mel.cqu.edu.au   (268 words)

  
 Melbourne Accommodation : Book Online & SAVE$$$
Melbourne's Princes Park Motor Inn is ideally located on the city edge with the picturesque Royal Parade as a stunning backdrop and the elegance of the city of Melbourne is merely a stone's throw away.
Centrally located in the prestigious inner eastern Melbourne suburb of Kew, Quest Kew is only five kilometres from Melbourne's central business district.
The property is on the edge of the Central Business District and opposite the Melbourne Cricket Ground, close to the...
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 AusEmade: Melbourne Hotels and Accommodation - CBD, Victoria (VIC), Australia
Opposite Melbourne's oldest cathedral, St Patrick's, and bordered by century-old elm trees and the botanical expanse of the Fitzroy Gardens, Park Hyatt Melbourne provides a serene sanctuary from the bustling business district just a walk away.
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne is ideally situated close to the theatre district, within walking distance of restaurants, Chinatown and exceptional shopping facilities; it is truly a stones throw away from the hustle and bustle of the Melbourne scene.
Strategically located in Melbourne's central business district, the hotel is also within walking distance of a range of cultural and leisure pursuits, making it the perfect base from which to experience the cosmopolitan and bustling City of Melbourne.
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 No room at the office - Business - www.theage.com.au
The vacancy rate dropped from 10.2 per cent last July, as businesses that were expanding or moving in the past six months absorbed 76,611 square metres of space across all graded property types.
The figures indicated businesses were overwhelmingly upgrading premises, with vacancies in A-grade property dropping from 10.3 per cent to 7.9 per cent.
Melbourne's CBD office vacancy rate came in under Sydney's, which continued its climb to 11.2 per cent, from 10.3 per cent six months ago.
www.theage.com.au /news/Business/No-room-at-the-office/2005/02/09/1107890273356.html   (376 words)

  
 City Hotels and Accomodation in City - Lowest Rates are Guaranteed with Cheaper than Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Whether you are in Melbourne for Business or Leisure, we are conveniently located as we are situated on the fringe of the city easily accessible without the inconvenience of slow moving traffic.
Central in location, close to all that Melbourne has to offer, Oakford on Collins is the ideal choice of residence for people who loves living in the city.
The Westin Hotel Melbourne is situated in the heart of the central business district on Collins Street in Melbourne.
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 The Westin Melbourne - Discount Hotel Rooms at Orbitz
In the heart of Melbourne's central business district, The Westin Melbourne is one of Australia's premier five-star hotels.
The Westin Melbourne is an official hotel for the Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne Grand Prix, the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival as well as Mercedes Australian Fashion Week, Melbourne International Film Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The Melbourne Marriott Hotel is located in the inner central business district of Melbourne just a five minute walk from the city's major department stores, the Crown Casino, Melbourne Museum and the new QV shopping complex.
www.orbitz.com /hotel-info/FRAU/WI-1185.html   (500 words)

  
 AusEmade: Melbourne Hotels and Accommodation 3 Star, Victoria (VIC), Australia
One can take a leisurely stroll through the Fitzroy Gardens to the Central Business District where the major department stores are located, or alternatively one can dress in team colours and head for the famous MCG on game day.
The Hotel is a classified heritage building and offers standard or business accommodation and it has a unique and charming character that offers you a private world in the heart of Melbourne.
Melbourne's famous Lygon Street, restaurants, the Queen Victoria Market, Royal Children's Hospital and Melbourne University are all within walking distance.
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 Melbourne Docklands Tramway Extension
The Melbourne Docklands is a major development promoted by the Victorian State Government.
Melbourne's Docklands is now served by extensions to Melbourne's tramway system.
Melbourne's central city buildings are visible in the background.
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 Legionnaires Disease Melbourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Industries using cooling towers range from small businesses such as dry cleaners and plastics manufacturers through to offices, large public entertainment venues and large manufacturers and petro-chemical plants.
More than 20 buildings in Melbourne's legal precinct are getting precautionary treatment for legionnaires' disease after two men died and three were taken to hospital.
Emergency health teams were mobilised yesterday to test buildings across central Melbourne's legal precinct - one-and-a-half city blocks - after the death of two men from legionnaires' disease, with another three ill.
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 Melbourne 4 star hotel online bookings Melbourne Australia hotels
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne is centrally located in Melbourne's Central Business District, lies in the very heart of Melbourne and only 20 km from Tullamarine International Airport.
Furthermore, Melbourne's free City Circle tram stops, within leisurely walking distance, give you easy access to the city's extensive tourist attractions., The hotel offers well-furnished apartments, which are equipped with air conditioning and have fully appointed kitchen.
This fantastic location affords both the business and leisure traveller access to all that Melbourne has to offer., All the guest rooms decor is carefully selected to provide a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere to enhance once stay as well are thoughtfully equipped with modern conveniences.
www.bcl.com.au /melbourne/melbournecbdhotels_4star.htm   (1583 words)

  
 Melbourne Hotels - Plaza Hotels in Melbourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The Hotel Charsfield is one of Melbournes classic hotels, The Hotel Charsfield on St.Kilda road is on of Melbourne 's unique boutique hotels that offers character and warmth in a central location.
One of the Melbourne hotels with plenty to offer is the Beau Monde International a 4½ star family owned boutique Melbourne hotel located in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs on the edge of the city fringe.
Alto Hotel on Bourke is located in the heart of Melbourne's central business district, and it's close to most of the cities major attractions and entertainment areas.
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 Melbourne soaks up office space - Business - Business - theage.com.au
MELBOURNE'S central business district office market had a 0.5 per cent increase in vacancy rates in the second half of last year, despite more than 80,000 square metres of new supply.
The vacancy rates are often used as measure of business confidence.
Ms Cunich said the flurry of construction in and around the city was proof of investor confidence in the Melbourne office sector.
www.theage.com.au /news/business/melbourne-soaks-up-office-space/2006/02/08/1139379572308.html   (460 words)

  
 Melbourne Central Real Estate
Regarded as one of Melbourne's most prestigious addresses; The Melburnian is the latest addition to our portfolio of premier properties..
The company's success is attributed to the exceptional level of personalised service provided, a service specifically designed to meet the individual requirements and expectations of each client.
Additionally, absolute importance has been placed on ensuring the ethical standards of Melbourne Central Real Estate are incomparable.
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 CBD Hotels, Melbourne - Check-in.com.au - CBD Hotels & Accommodation
Distinctly Melbourne, Saville on Russell is located in the heart of Melbourne city and is close to numerous restaurants, bars and cafes.
Rydges Melbourne is located in the heart of Melbourne?s vibrant theatre and entertainment district and is within moments of Chinatown and the exclusive boutiques of Collins Street....
We are a Melbourne City (CBD) Property and part of Flag Choice Hotels and are one of the best situated CBD properties as we are located on the fringe of the city with the city being easily accessible without the inconvenience of slow moving traffic.
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 Chabad of Melbourne CBD
About Us Since it's establishment in 1998 by young Rabbi Chaim Dov Ber Herzog, Chabad of Melbourne CBD (Central Business District), one of the Mosdoz of the Rebbe has been going from strength to strength reaching out to Jewish business people and young professionals.
This function proved so successful, that it was decided to proceed with regular monthly lectures combined with lunch, which would enable the local professionals and businessmen to share their views and get in touch with their roots.
Helen Shardey M.P., a State Member of Parliament, in one of her Purim addresses, praised the achievements of the Chabad movement in the City of Melbourne and stressed the importance of bringing business professionals together for such occasions.
www.chabad.org.au /about.asp   (445 words)

  
 City Centre Budget Hotel - located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, Backpacker Hostels, Quality Budget Accommodation ...
City Centre Budget Hotel is located in the Paris end of Melbourne's Central Business District near Parliament House and Chinatown.
Melbourne is Australia's second largest city, and the capital of Victoria.
Melbourne's Yarra Valley Wineries are set amidst magnificent countryside with rolling hills and fields of vines.
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 CNN.com - Hong Kong group buys Australia's CitiPower - July 19, 2002
The deal was announced in the Australian city of Melbourne on Friday.
Net consideration for the distribution business paid by the consortium is A$1.418 billion.
"CitiPower is a well-managed business with a strong customer base in Central Melbourne and surrounding suburbs," said CKI group managing director and HKE executive director H.L. Kam.
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 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne : Accomodation Melbourne Australia
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne is ideally situated close to the theatre district, within walking distance of restaurants, Chinatown and exceptional shopping facilities; it is truly a stones throw away from the hustle and bustle of the Melbourne scene.Guests are pampered with gracious hospitality from our friendly staff and receive incomparable service at a realistic price.
Business Center with business services such as word processing, secretarial support, photocopying.
The Hotel Grand Chancellor is centrally located in Melbourne's Central Business District, lies in the very heart of Melbourne and only 20 km from Tullamarine International Airport...
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 City of Melbourne - Suburbs and precincts - Central Business District
The Central Business District (CBD) is Melbourne’s business and financial centre.
The over-supply of office space in the CBD during the 1990s coupled with the City of Melbourne’s Postcode 3000 initiative has lead to a resurgence in inner-city living.
The Central Business District is the CBD Grid, plus the area between Victoria and Latrobe streets.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au /info.cfm?top=66&pa=779&pg=900   (277 words)

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