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Mahalo Melbourne

2009-06-29T12:33:00.000+10:00

Mahalo is a human-powered search engine built collaboratively by a team of editors and a community of dedicated users.

Mahalo Melbourne is maintained by the team at Only Melbourne!

Top Suburbs in Melbourne

2009-01-27T10:58:00.000+11:00

Would you buy a book that listed Melbourne's BEST suburbs as Abbotsford, Braybrook, Brunswick, Brunswick east, Carrum, Chelsea, Coburg, Collingwood, Cremorne, Flemington, Footscray, Frankston, Geelong, Kensington, Maidstone, Mordialloc, Seaford, Seddon, West Footscray, Yarraville?

Written by real estate expert Peter Koulizos, The Property Professor's Top Australian Suburbs tells investors which suburbs across Australia have the best capital growth potential over the next 20 years.

The book outlines each suburb's types and styles of housing, and local and state government plans for improving the suburb and surrounding areas.

Westgate Punt & Bike Ride

2009-01-22T09:22:00.003+11:00

It was a beautiful sunny Melbourne day on Saturday, so my son and I went for a bike ride that included a trip on the Westgate Punt across the Yarra River.

Our ride started in Westgate Park on the north of the West Gate Bridge. Its not the most peaceful park given the noise coming from the West Gate Freeway as we rode through the park, under the mighty bridge, and along the Yarra River back towards the city. Onto Lorimer Street and past Pier 35 marina complex and the Port of Melbourne tower and education centre.

We did a U turn and rode back to the small pier where the punt was waiting patiently at the end of Lorimer Street. Kids under 10 ride free so it was $6 dollars return for me and our bikes (bargain) which also included a couple of very good maps.

If you didn't know, a punt is basically a flat-bottomed boat with a square-cut bow, a ferry of sorts. I had it in the back of my mind that the punt service had stopped operating, but Alex who now runs the weekend service explained it was only the weekday service that had stopped.

Its a short trip of maybe 5 minutes to the Spotswood side of the Yarra close to the front of Scienceworks Museum. We then rode down the Hobson Bay Coastal trail, past people fishing, walkers and other cyclist to the memorial in Burgoyne Park. Hot and thirsty called for a pit stop, so we rode up North Road to a milk bar (corner Douglas Pde) run by the friendliest ladies you will ever meet.

We sat in Newport Park (opposite) and polished off our icy poles and drinks before jumping back on our bikes for the return journey to the punt. When we got there, the punt was on the other side so I called Alex on his mobile and he said he would be over in 15 minutes. We continued riding down to the West Gate Bridge memorial dedicated to the men who died when the bridge collapsed during construction in 1970.

Then back to the punt for the journey home after a marvellous day and ride.

Politically Correct & Inauguration

2009-01-21T10:34:00.008+11:00

I am not sure if it is politically correct to blog ones own blog, but on this historic day of inauguration, the first 'African-American' president Barack Obama, that is what I am doing.

I am using this page to announce I have decided MELBURB will be my daily blog about my favourite subject, what else of course but MELBOURNE. I have considered blogging about Melbourne for years, but for one reason or another not done it or not blogged regular enough.

Now, with a little motivation and encouragement from friends I will have my say.

I was a little surprised this morning to find I had more than one blog, in fact I had many. Over the years, it appears I have grabbed a domain name, or on the spark of an idea created a new blog but then forgotten about it.

Embarrassing as it is, here is the list associated with Melbourne..

Melburb (this one)
Melbourne Blogspot
Melburbia (back of Melburb)
3000Melbourne
KOZ & KOZ IT (why? beKOZ)
MOblog (Mobile Phone Blog)

There's more! For various other web sites we publish, there are blogs attached to them.

So, heres what I have decided to do.. delete and re-point them all to MELBURB. Oh bugger, I just found out I have melburb.com and .com.au

In the past, for the most-part I have not expressed my personal opinions on Melbourne matters but its time I felt I did. There is just too much happening to not vent my spleen.

I hope you enjoy my blog, even when you don't agree with my views.

Mr Melbourne!

Melbourne is top destination for travellers

2008-05-20T12:40:00.001+10:00

Melbourne has overtaken Sydney as Australia's leading tourist destination, meaning more people on a working holiday visa may choose the area. The city has surpassed the country's capital for only the second time in history.

Figures for March show that domestic travel spending in Melbourne had increased above the level of Sydney's. This may be due to increased spending by the Victorian government on marketing to working holiday visa holders. It spent AZ$80 million (£39 million), compared to the AZ$55.9 million spent in New South Wales.

One Sydney resident, Evah Tah Ball, said travellers prefer the south coast city of Melbourne as it is "comfortable" and has good transport links, she added that a "great café culture and night life" leads to many people on an Australian working holiday visa visiting the area.

Australia was recently named as a top tourist destination with six of the country's cities being included in the top 20 in the world for hotel occupancy rates. Melbourne was included in the list, alongside Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Cairns.

Best Streets in Australia - Resinet

2008-03-09T09:42:00.000+11:00

According to "StreetAdvisor" web site, the 3 best streets in Australia in March 2008 were all suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria.

1. Grange Drive, Lysterfield, Victoria
2. Forest Place, Templestowe, Victoria
3. Kurrajong Road, Narre Warren, Victoria

Vue de monde - Restaurant of 2007

2007-10-30T14:08:00.000+11:00

MELBOURNE restaurant Vue de monde has been named Australia's restaurant of the year.

The CBD eatery - headed by celebrated chef Shannon Bennett - scooped awards for best in its category and in its region and/or state, at the Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Australia Awards for Excellence in Adelaide last night.

Vue de monde named Restaurant of the Year Herald Sun.

Sequel a boon for Melbourne - The Pacific

2007-04-08T10:16:00.000+10:00

The Sunday Age reports casting has begun for the production of the multi-million dollar sequel to Steven Spielberg's acclaimed World War 2 series Band of Brothers.

Titled "The Pacific" the 10-part series will have a budget of more than $150m making it the most expensive film ever made in Australia.

The production is based at Melbourne's Central Studios.

Victoria Police - Speed Camera Locations Released

2006-04-24T15:47:00.000+10:00

Victorian motorists can now view the location of all speed cameras across the state online

The Cheek

2006-01-22T09:09:00.000+11:00

The Cheek is one Man’s attempt to establish an insanity defence before he is sent to jail, by Andrew Slandersyou.

Victoria Harbour Blue

2005-12-28T21:38:00.000+11:00

One wonders when they will create an underwater filter wall beaneath the Bolte Bridge and then clean Victoria Harbour to create a stunningly blue.. Blue Park

5 Things a Local does in Melbourne

2005-12-10T01:16:00.000+11:00

Five things to do in Melbourne that a local Melbournite would do.

Australian Explorer

2005-11-20T22:29:00.000+11:00

Travelling in Australia is so easy with Australian Explorer. We offer over 12,000 quality pages of Australian travel information all in one great place. Just decide where in Australia you would like to explore and follow the many travel links...

HM Prison Pentridge

2005-11-13T01:28:00.000+11:00

HM Prison Pentridge was an Australian prison built in 1850 and located in Coburg, Victoria. The prison officially closed on May 1 1997. Pentridge was often known by the nickname The Bluestone College. The prison has since been partly demolished to make way for a housing development. The front gate area remains.

: Information From Answers.com

Melbourne Hash House Harriers Runs

2005-11-13T01:23:00.000+11:00

Melbourne Hash House Harriers Runs...

Cup Day Web : Slow Down

2005-11-01T14:37:00.000+11:00

Anyone on the net today (1st November 2005) will have noticed the considerable slow-down.

Web sites taking forever to load, not loading or denying access.

It goes to show the effect of the great race ~ Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup Links - Only Melbourne

melbournecup.com - 404 page error.

http://horseracing.bigpond.com/ - down.

Observer Overnighters - Melbourne Radio 3AW

2005-11-01T00:00:00.000+11:00

Theres something I like about radio that interacts with a web site. A great example is Observer Overnighters presented by Keith McGowan for the past 16 years on the Midnight-Dawn shift.

Weeknights MELBOURNE has its own culture that lives in the ‘wee small hours’ between Midnight and Dawn.

Batmania

2005-10-28T15:09:00.000+10:00

Batmania is a fun way to explore the people and events surrounding the foundation of Melbourne.

Do the historical documents portray the true story? What were the motives of the main players? What was John Batman really like? Fact or fiction - you decide.

Trams in Melbourne

2005-10-28T13:28:00.000+10:00

Along with Metropolis, we love trams. Not fast, but convenient, economical and guaranteed to provide an experience with every trip.

Best day to tram it? Sunday Saver ~ $2.50
Discount ALL-DAY Ticket (Zones 1,2 & 3).
Yep thats all day, trams trains and buses!
You can even buy tickets online through Metcard.

Links ~ Yarra Trams - metropolis - Melbourne Times

How do you know a NEW tram if you see one in Northcote? Destination Depot or Not In Service!

Saturday afternoon in Jolimont

2005-10-27T19:39:00.000+10:00

I had read a story about the origins of Jolimont in 'History Trails in Melbourne' by W. Lloyd Williams. We were retracing the steps our author had taken in 1957 walking down Agnes Street and telling us what we would have seen in 1839.

History of Melbourne - Only Melbourne

Encyclopedia of Melbourne

2005-10-24T13:23:00.000+10:00

The Encyclopedia of Melbourne is the history, people, events and businesses that make Melbourne one of the world’s great cities.

The Encyclopedia is an A to Z reference work covering the city's history from pre-European settlement up to the present day.

The Encyclopedia of Melbourne may be viewed online, with the print volume launched in the Royal Exhibition Building on 24th October 2005.

Shut Up & Shop

2005-10-23T21:00:00.000+10:00

I first saw the SHUT UP AND SHOP line, scrawled on a wall in what is now a very trendy, inner-city street. It was funny. I was shopping. And I liked the irony.

graffiti, Interviews, Old Stickers, Gay Football Men, that Hanson pic and the great Tram Con.

THE AGE - urban scrawl - melbourne graffiti, december 2000
MELBOURNE TIMES - writings on the wall for an enigma - profile, august 1998
MELBOURNE TIMES - the ghost who walks - photo, febuary 1998
MELBOURNE TIMES - get keating billboard - photo, january 1991

Vegemite

2005-10-17T22:25:00.000+10:00

See how Vegemite can be full of good things, read its fascinating history and see tips for a balanced lifestyle – particularly if you’re a mum or about to become one.

For kids, there’s fascinating facts about Vegemite and all the information you need for a brilliant school project including stuff about yeast extract and the human body.

Great Melbourne Icon :: Vegemite

Metroblogging Melbourne: Melllllllllbourrrrrrrrneee!!!

2005-10-16T23:52:00.000+10:00

"Melllllllllbourrrrrrrrneee!!!
Wow, what a game!
Melbourne Victory defeated Sydney FC 5-0. (Goals to Richard Kitzbichler, 2 to Kevin Muscat, 2 to Archie Thompson)"

Songs of Melbourne

2005-10-12T23:34:00.000+10:00

Thought I had heard someone had written a song for Melbourne, and then came the thought of Melbournians singing our Melbourne Anthem,... cringe.

We've had Melbourne anthem songs for years, but I don't know of a song that makes me immediately romance of Melbourne?

Songs of Melbourne is an excellent article on "the little pieces of life in the city that have occupied our songwriters since it became OK to talk about our own town in song".

THE TOP 25 MELBOURNE SONGS

AC/DC Whole Lotta Rosie
ALLOI HEAD AND THE VICTA MOTORS Ball, Yes!
ARCHIE ROACH Charcoal Lane
AUGIE MARCH Maroondah Reservoir
AUSTRALIAN CRAWL Beautiful People
BILLY MILLER AND GARY ADAMS Footscray
ICE CREAM HANDS Gasworks Park
JOHNNY CHESTER Highway 31
MARK SEYMOUR Home Again
MY FRIEND THE CHOCOLATE CAKE Let's Go Walk This Town
PAINTERS AND DOCKERS The Boy Who Lost His Jocks On Flinders Street Station
PAUL KELLY AND THE COLOURED GIRLS Leaps and Bounds
PAUL KELLY AND THE COLOURED GIRLS From St Kilda to Kings Cross
PAUL KELLY AND THE COLOURED GIRLS To Her Door
PAUL KELLY AND THE MESSENGERS When I First Met Your Ma
SKYHOOKS Carlton (Lygon Street Limbo)
SKYHOOKS Balwyn Calling
SKYHOOKS Toorak Cowboy
SLIM DUSTY The Melbourne Cup
STRANGE TENANTS Grey Skies Over Collingwood
THE SPORTS Last House On The Left
THE SPORTS Twist Senorita
THE SPORTS (Boys) What Did The Detectives Say?
WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ANYTHING Under the Clocks
WEDDINGS, PARTIES, ANYTHING Brunswick

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