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Are you the sort of person who loves books and learning the stories behind local archtecture? The Victoria State Library offers regular 45 minute tours which enable visitors to learn about the history of the building and its vast collections. If you arrive after the last tour has already begun, you can sit down and read while you wait for the next tour, or you can explore outside to pass the time.  ...

In life, you never know who you're going to meet.  You never know how these people may introduce you to something that enriches your life or, remind you of very meaningful things you had forgotten or put to the side. 

While I was involved in the 2007 International Australian Airshow, one of my peers told me he was a diver at the Melbourne Aquarium.   Now, back in 2000, while in Chile, I took an introductory ...

For anyone in town who is interested in discussing recent books with authors over wine or coffee, many options exist. Depending on where you stay in or around Melbourne, its helpful to check local listings of primary and second hand book shops.  Many have monthly schedules of events which are themselves free.  You simply need to know where to look. 

Alternatives include checking the yellow pages, tourist bureaus and even your hotel concierge for ...

Melbourne is very much a bicycle-friendly city.  You will find a number of places to rent bicycles by the hour, half day and full day which would permit you to explore different scenic trails.  Tourist bureaus (ex. Flinders Station) have city bike tour maps and details about where to find the closest rental shops to your destination.  Set out for an adventure!

One of the truly peaceful and memorable paths to cycle is ...

Prepare yourself. This isn't an event for the faint-at-heart! Why not plan to take advantage of great computer swap meets in Springvale City Hall, 397 Springvale Road, Springvale.  From inner city, take the Frankston train line and get off at the Springvale station.  You may bring a map.  The venue you seek is within walking distance.   City buses are also an option.

This 'happening' occurs on the second sunday of each month.  Its not only a place ...

Who would've thought that outdoor and running enthusiasts could take in yet another spectacular international running competition in Victoria in May.  For those who aren't up to the 45km marathon, options included a half marathon, 14km and 6.5km run-walk along different segments of the Great Ocean Road.  All courses ended in Apollo Bay, but of course, some started as far away as Lorne, which is a 3 hour drive from ...

For anyone who desires to learn more about Aboriginal culture in Australia, it would be worthwhile to visit Melbourne's first Aboriginal cultural centre. Mr. Jim Berg, who worked over 19 years to create this historic project, said about the $7+1/2 million Heritage Trust Cultural Centre in King Street: "If you want to learn anything about Koorie history in Victoria, this is the place to come."

This centre houses a permanent history ...

Between St. Kilda Road (opposite the Victorian Arts Centre) and Domain Road, Anderson Street and the Yarra River, Melbourne, you'll find extensive Domain Parklands. From Swanston Street uptown, take tram (3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72) .

The Domain Parklands comprises a group of green spaces including, Queen Victoria Gardens, featuring memorials to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, with a floral clock built from over 7,000 plants, Alexandra Gardens, the Shrine ...

Captain James Cook is famous for his 'European' discovery of Australia.  Just before that historic voyage, from 1756-1767, he charted the coastal waters off Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and the Saint John River of the Canadian Maritimes  where I was born.  I would invite Melbourne visitors to discover Captain Cook's cottage in Fitroy Gardens close to CBD to see not only the oldest building in the vicinity of the city, but also to gain new ...

To get in the mood for Melbourne Law Week 2007, May 13-19, discover your options on the new City Tourist Shuttle. It will help you locate historic libraries and law courts, if this is your style. Depending on your mood, you can stop explore other destinations around the city. Listen to an tour guides offer a catchy speel. Like double decker buses in great world cities like London ...