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As Formula One arrives in Melbourne for the opening race of the 2008 Grand Prix season, new rules and changes in technical regulations set the scene for the coming months

Home to many talented designers, Melbourne is considered the shopping capital of Australia. But its biggest draw? The discounted brands in its many factory outlets.

Melbourne's restaurants are an attraction in themselves and the city's cheap eats, boasting all-you-can-eat buffets and $4 pizzas, are part of the reason why.

Check out this mini guide to restaurants in Melbourne and discover what makes them so popular.

With dozens of major festivals covering comedy, art, film, food, music and more it's no surprise that Melbourne is considered Australia's cultural capital.

Known for his use of profanity as much as his culinary skill celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is one of the main attractions at this year's Good Food and Wine Show.

Melbourne has lots of free stuff to do for visitors but there are plenty of fee-paying city attractions doable on a budget, such as the cheap and cheerful museums below.

Melbourne is a great city for museum-lovers, boasting many museums which are free of charge. Below are the best of Melbourne's free museums for those on a budget.

Melbourne's surroundings are full of relaxing spots, perfect for daytrippers. One such spot is the impressive Mornington Peninsula coast, easily accessible by train & bus

Sorrento in Melbourne, Australia is where you get to swim with dolphins, enjoy water sports and great cuisine under a luminous sun on a glorious beach.

Only got one day to spend in Melbourne? Make the most of your time and see what the central city has to offer with this list of top attractions.

Its biggest claim to fame may be Australia's iconic soap opera Neighbours but Melbourne has many more sights and attractions to tempt tourists from daytrips to festivals

The Yarra Valley is one of Australia's best wine and food regions and only a short drive from Melbourne.

The Geelong wine region is less well known than the Mornington Peninsula or the Yarra Valley but it has plenty of small wineries making impressive wines.

Visitors to Geelong, near Melbourne, Australia come for the beaches, but downtown has some art deco gems. The 1934 T&G Building has a hidden message of responsibility.

With walking & hiking trails aplenty, the Dandenongs are a popular Melbourne daytrip destination and, thankfully for visitors, are perfectly doable by public transport.

Discover the cool climate region of the Dandenongs on a day trip or weekend break from the bustling Australian city of Melbourne.

Melbourne has one of the best public transport systems, with interlinked trams, trains and buses and knowing how to use the system lets you navigate the city with ease.

The shopping capital of Australia, Melbourne boasts high-end and highstreet fashion and most importantly, great unique boutiques for one-of-a-kind local designs.

Home to Luna Park Fairground, Melbourne Zoo, Great Beaches and Children's Stores Aplenty, There's Lots of Activities and Entertainment for Kids in Melbourne, Australia

The Mornington Peninsula area in Melbourne, Victoria, is the proverbial piece of paradise. No self-respecting itinerary on Australian tourism can afford to miss it.

Located an hour south of Melbourne on the eastern side of Port Philip Bay is Mornington Peninsula, a region popular with both Melburnians and visitors.

The Australian coast isn't all beaches and water sports. The Cheetham Saltworks are an interesting part of Australia's industrial scene.

Thinking of taking a daytripto St Kilda but don't know what to see and do? Outlined below is a recommended itinerary, with great sights from the beach to the shops.

Direct travel deals from Australia are the answer, if US and UK citizens want to take advantage of the distressed Aussie dollar to secure cheap holidays down under.

The May 2008 opening of Jersey Boys at the Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas marks yet another success for this musical about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

In the Dandenong Ranges east of Melbourne, sits Mandalay Mountain Spa Retreat, a 5 star luxury day spa offering a wide range of treatments in a beautiful setting.

Chris Martin has contributed to a Jay-Z song, and Jay has recorded a verse on a new Coldplay jam, now the mega-stars will come together live for the first time.

Geelong, Victoria's second largest city, sits just south west of Melbourne, the state's capital, and is within easy reach on a day trip, as is the popular Werribee Zoo.

Chinese New Year is celebrated in Melbourne with a two day festival complete with lion dancing, fireworks, entertainment, activities, street stalls and excellent food.

Dealing with a family member in prison can be a challenge for those left behind, who may feel anger, grief, guilt, betrayal, overwhelmed and isolation from the community.

Flinders Street Station. Melbourne, Australia is the central railway station for the city. It is an historical landmark with fine Edwardian baroque architecture and dome

A few years ago it was hard to get a good meal in Peru's Andean city of Cusco, now the problem is deciding which place to go.

The 2011 Cricket World Cup will run from 19 February to 2 April and be jointly hosted by India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Here are details of groups, fixtures and venues.

A raft of controversial new measures to prevent air passengers from travelling have been rolled out as the Swine Flu virus panic continues to heighten.

A closer look at outstanding wines from Australia's best regions

Choosing gifts for chocoholics is easy: give chocolate. Yet it's also important to make the chocolate gifts extra special. For help, try these chocoholic gift ideas.

When Terminator Salvation hits theaters on May 21, audiences will see Christian Bale as John Connors, but they'll also see Sam Worthington as the robot Marcus Wright.

Set in 13th century India, The Princess of Pushkar series offers readers a fascinating blend of Indian history and adventure sure to appeal to girls aged 10 - 14 years.

This list of famous crimes from the past one hundred years includes murders, assassinations and serial killings.

Movember, the month formerly known as November, encourages men across the globe to grow a moustache to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's depression.

Travel to the start of the tennis season in Stanley Street, see top acts from abroad & Polynesian traditional dancing, gamble on a horse race, or listen to DJs and MCs.

Australia's Angus & Robertson bookstore launches its first in-store print-on-demand Espresso Book Machine in Melbourne.

You have heard his music, you may have even heard rumors of his eccentricities, but the man that Percy Grainger became was a result of many different influences.

Combining spectacular views, an array of snow sports and Victoria's largest lift system, Mt Buller is the ideal ski resort, providing plenty of terrain and entertainment.

Electrovestibulography - an ECG-like technique to diagnose psychiatric diseases - could fast track the diagnosis of mental diseases like schizophrenia and depression.

Travelling is all about testing and tasting new culinary delights so why wait until you get there? Indulge in fine wines while you dine on the world's luxury trains.

Australian Professional Organiser Lissanne Oliver has combined her years of industry experience into a handy how to guide to help readers achieve a more organised life.

This is a book review for M J Hyland's second Novel Carry Me Down. The book was shortlisted for the booker prize in 2006

Woodstock was one of the defining events of the 1960s and anyone who's seen the film will remember the voice of the man who said 'don't eat the brown acid'.