Vibrant Melbourne
With a history dating back to 1835, Melbourne is one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
Many visitors agree that Melbourne is one of the world’s most liveable cities. In many ways it is very European, with a strong emphasis on culture.
Melbourne is a vibrant city that boasts great events, a passion for food and wine, a fabulous arts scene and an amazing collection of world-class sporting events. Plus, Melbourne people enjoy a night life that is always offering something new.
Known as a style-setter, Melbourne is home to a non-stop program of festivals, renowned dining and fashion, major art exhibitions and musical extravaganzas.
Melbourne excels itself when people are out and about. Major festivals are dotted through the year. The Comedy Festival, the Film Festival and the Food and Wine Festival are always exciting and energising.
Melbourne is such a multi-faceted city, you can always find what you are looking for. Indeed, Melbourne is so beguiling that after completing their degree, 30 per cent of students from overseas remain in Melbourne.
Corporate Melbourne
A thriving economy revolves around Melbourne as a business hub, with the main industries being automobile, biotechnology, consulting, finance, IT, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and tourism.
Melbourne is Australia’s biotechnology centre with the largest concentration of listed healthcare and biotech companies. Over 50% of all major healthcare and biotech companies are headquartered in Melbourne.
Many of the listed companies on the Australian Stock Exchange are in Melbourne and a significant number have their headquarters in the city. These include:
> ANZ
> Amcor
> BHP Billiton
> Fosters
> Mayne Group Limited
> NAB
> Orica
> PaperlinX
> Telstra
For more information on Melbourne:
www.visitmelbourne.com
www.tourismvictoria.com.au
www.invest.vic.gov.au
Melbourne - Statistics at a glance
Population: 3.4 million
Climate: temperate, variable, with no great extremes
Rainfall: low
Currency: Australian dollars (AUD)
