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Melbourne, Australia. Heard some good stories from this city. One day I will go for a visit myself!

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Rialto Towers - Melbourne Australia by Dean-Melbourne, via Flickr (Melbourne's Rialto Towers were, for 20 years, Australia's tallest building and stand 251m tall.)

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Check out The Hungry Excavator's review here: http://www.thehungryexcavator.com/2012/10/tokyo-teppanyaki-south-yarra-groupon.html A spontaneous video put together for my foodie friend. Enjoy! Official Website/Blog: http://www.juliantay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcltay Twitter: https://twitter.com/jcltay Tokyo Teppanyaki: 536 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141 http://www.tokyoteppanyaki.com.au/ Twitter: Julian - https://twitter.com/jcltay Winston aka The Hungry Excavator - https://twitter.com/winceeee

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A selection of V/line and Metro Trains Melbourne passenger trains filmed near Oakleigh and Hughesdale. Scenes include electric suburban trains (Comeng & Siemens), and V/line "Vlocity" diesel railcars as well as surprise visits from a restored Victoria Railways "DERM" railcar! . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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Specialised Container Transport (SCT) service MP9 from Melbourne to Perth via Adelaide with three SCT class locomotives (SCT015, SCT003 & SCT010) has passed through Gheringhap loop and now accelerates back to mainline running speed. The sucess of the SCT class locomotives has lead to a number of similar locomotives including the LDP, TT and WH class locomotives entering service with other operators. . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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A Pacific National freight train, running on the standard gauge track, makes a quick dash through a country road level crossing located on the Geelong to Melbourne portion of the line. In the distance I could see the headlight of another train and hoped I'd get a side by side pacing shot however the V/line passenger train, running on the broad gauge track, was just a bit too slow for my dream to be realised. . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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Holiday in Melbourne 2013 All video, audio and editing are my creation. The soft come with iMac computer with a licence under my name. All rights are mine (Ionut Mirel Udrea}

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Begleitet uns auf der Reise durch Australien! Wenn euch das Video gefallen hat: DAUMEN HOCH ABONNIERT um dabei zu bleiben! Folgt uns auf Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AustraliaBros?ref=ts Oder auch auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/AustraliaBros Mehr Bilder, Infos und geblogge gibt es hier: http://the-australia-bros.blogspot.com/ Die Seite von Praktikawelten: http://www.praktikawelten.de/

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Interail locomotive 42206 is seen at the Dynon Freight yards (Melbourne) preparing to attach to container wagons delivered earlier in the morning by a QR National (QRN) freight train. Once attached the locomotive shunts the train forward to clear a point (turnout) and then backs the train into a siding so the shipping containers can be unloaded. Interail is part of QR National railways. The 422 Class were delivered to their original owners, the New South Wales Government Railways during 1969 & 1970 and. The locomotive has an EMD 16-645E engine and features a drivers cab on both ends of the locomotive, a feature that became common on NSW locomotives for the next 30 years. . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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A QRNational (QRN) Perth to Melbourne freight train races through a level crossing at 4:30am as the cold pre-dawn air makes me wonder why I get up so early to film trains. In the dark I thought I saw something unusual about the train's locomotives however it wasn't until I got home I discovered the three QRN 6000 class locomotives had been joined by a CFCLA VL class locomotive! Further investigations have since revealed four VL's have been leased by QRN to help ease a locomotive shortage. Amazingly the flashing lights, bells, and boom gates are still not enough to prevent some drivers from foolishly proceeding through level crossings when trains approach, however thankfully on this occasion the train encounters no such problems. Whether you're a pedestrian or in a vehicle always remember to obey the warning signs at level crossings, being hit by a train because you'd didn't take a few seconds to look in both directions is a dumb way to die. . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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There's a few locations on the Geelong line where, if things go as planned, you'll see two V/line passenger trains cross. Although the action was a bit further away than I'd have liked I still managed to capture this V/line Vlocity as it crossed a N class locomotive hauled passenger train. . Ella73TV - #trains #railways #railroads #Australia

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Phillip Island Chocolate Factory is the sweetest tourist attraction on the Island. See our chocolates being hand made. We use only Belgian chocolate, the best available. It's creamy texture and slight hint of vanillin is exceptionally mouth watering. Only the finest ingredients are used in creating our chocolates. Also see frozen bananas dipped in chocolate while you wait.

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A quick look at the historical city of Bendigo, Victoria Australia. Part of the Sydney Melbourne Heritage Drive experience.

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Early morning (pre dawn) scenes of Metro Trains Melbourne suburban electric passenger trains arriving and departing from Hughesdale station. Trains seen are Comeng and Siemens 6 carriage sets, and V/line two car "Sprinter" set is also seen. . Ella73TV - #trains #railways #railroads #Australia

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A racist thug has unleashed a vile tirade on a fellow train traveller. See more at tennews.com.au

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Geelong The beautiful city of Geelong is an all the year round destination. This is a place for tourists looking for a full fledged urban holiday. It is conveniently located close to Melbourne. Geelong is also a port and along with Avalon Airport. It is within Victoria's largest contiguous urban growth corridor, Armstrong Creek. The city is visited not only by tourist but also by thousands of people who come here to seek work. Geelong is also visited by businessmen who are looking for a master plan and modern business location, as the city has immense potential. Geelong has extensive transport links and is in the proximity to major market such as Melbourne. There are wonderful sites to visit here. This urban area runs from the plains of Lara in the north to the rolling hills of Waurm Ponds in the south. In the east it has the bay and hills to the west. Geelong is famous for its cliffs. Being an urban area it is also the home to car manufacturer Ford Australia and the famous Geelong Football Club. This club is known by the name 'The Cats'. The streets of the city are clean and clear, lined with shopping centers, restaurants and cafes. The city is famous for its wool stores from where tourist can shop for wonderful woolen clothes. Geelong is the largest wool manufacturer in Australia. It is also known for its paper mills and rope works. When on a holiday here, you can visit the gold fields of the Ballarat district, go surfing into the ocean or even on a fishing trip.

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Pacific National "NR Class" diesel locomotives NR114 & NR107 are seen running light engine at Dynon (Melbourne) just after sunrise. We first see the two locomotives running together, then NR114 makes a solo pass by the camera. The NR class are an Australian mainline diesel electric locomotive that use GE Transportation Systems engines and traction equipment developing just over 4000 horsepower. They were introduced by National Rail in 1996 and are now owned by Pacific National. . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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Metro Trains Melbourne electric passenger trains arriving at Hughesdale station, filmed during a one hour period on a Sunday nights as we waited for a steam train special to arrive. If you watch right to the end you'll also see the steam train with its two former Victorian Railways R class locomotives. A timelapse movie showing all activity over the hour period can be viewed at http://youtu.be/qq1A0gb3FQg . Ella73TV - #trains #railways #railroads #Australia

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Interail locomotive 42206 is seen at the Dynon Freight yards (Melbourne) preparing to attach to container wagons delivered earlier in the morning by a QR National (QRN) freight train. Once attached the locomotive shunts the train forward to clear a point (turnout). Interail is part of QR National railways. The 422 Class were delivered to their original owners, the New South Wales Government Railways during 1969 & 1970 and. The locomotive has an EMD 16-645E engine and features a drivers cab on both ends of the locomotive, a feature that became common on NSW locomotives for the next 30 years. . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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Peak hour trains on the Melbourne to Dandenong line, filmed near Murrumbeena in the late afternoon. A mixture of Comeng and Siemens suburban electric passenger trains are seen, and a V/line "N class" diesel hauled passenger train also makes an appearance. . Ella73TV - #trains #railways #railroads #Australia

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Begleitet uns auf der Reise durch Australien! Wenn euch das Video gefallen hat: DAUMEN HOCH ABONNIERT um dabei zu bleiben! Folgt uns auf Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AustraliaBros?ref=ts Oder auch auf Twitter: https://twitter.com/AustraliaBros Mehr Bilder, Infos und geblogge gibt es hier: http://the-australia-bros.blogspot.com/ Die Seite von Praktikawelten: http://www.praktikawelten.de/

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Two v/line passenger trains were scheduled to cross close to my filming location, however the distant headlight from an SCT freight train got me hoping for a triple cross. Unfortunately the V/line Vlocity railcars were able to easily outpace the SCT freight train however I still managed to capture the freight train, the Vlocity, and a V/line "N class" locomotive hauled passenger train in the same shot. . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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A Specialised Container Transport (SCT) freight train service from Perth to Melbourne is well ahead of schedule with less than 30 minutes to go before it reaches its final destination of Laverton, on the outskirts of Melbourne. No doubt the impressive quad "SCT class" locomotive combination offering a combined total of over 17000hp has helped the train keep good speed all night. At 4:50am on 30/9/2010 the train is filmed passing through a country railway level crossing near Lara (Victoria). Amazingly the flashing lights, bells, and boom gates are still not enough to prevent some drivers from foolishly proceeding through level crossings when trains approach! . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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When you arrive in a new city it's always a good idea to look for the highest building and go up it to enjoy the best views. If you're in any other city this activity is just a suggestion, but in Melbourne coming to the Eureka Skydeck is a must. Let's see why! In Melbourne there is a building that literally stands out on the skyline. It's the Eureka Tower, a 300 meter tall tower that's over 90 stories high. When it was built in 2006 it was the world's tallest residential building. Every day, hundreds of visitors go up to the 88th floor to contemplate the panorama of the city from its many vantage points, and especially to have the extreme experience known as The Edge. The Edge is an opaque glass box you enter, and a mechanism slowly pushes it out from the building until it's suspended in mid-air 300 meters high. Then, the glass becomes transparent and there you are, hanging from a box with Melbourne at your feet. Cuando llegamos a una nueva ciudad siempre os hemos aconsejado que busquéis el edificio más alto y subáis a él para contemplar las mejores vistas. Si en cualquier otra ciudad esta actividad es simplemente un consejo, en Melbourne venir al Eureka Skydeck es una obligación. En Melbourne hay un edificio que literalmente se sale del Skyline. Es el Eureka Tower una torre de 300 metros de altura y más de 90 plantas que cuando se construyó en el año 2006 fue el edificio residencial más alto del mundo. Cada día cientos de visitantes suben hasta la planta 88, para contemplar la panorámica de la ciudad desde sus muchos miradores y especialmente para vivir la experiencia límite conocida como The Edge. The Edge es una caja de cristal opaca en la que introduces y que unos mecanismos la van expulsando lentamente del edificio hasta dejarla suspendida al vacío a 300 metros de altura. En ese momento los cristales se vuelven transparentes y ahí estás tú, colgado de una caja con Melbourne, bajo tus pies. Website: https://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/ When you arrive in a new city it's always a good idea to look for the highest building and go up it to enjoy the best views. If you're in any other city this activity is just a suggestion, but in Melbourne coming to the Eureka Skydeck is a must. Let's see why! In Melbourne there is a building that literally stands out on the skyline. It's the Eureka Tower, a 300 meter tall tower that's over 90 stories high. When it was built in 2006 it was the world's tallest residential building. Every day, hundreds of visitors go up to the 88th floor to contemplate the panorama of the city from its many vantage points, and especially to have the extreme experience known as The Edge. The Edge is an opaque glass box you enter, and a mechanism slowly pushes it out from the building until it's suspended in mid-air 300 meters high. Then, the glass becomes transparent and there you are, hanging from a box with Melbourne at your feet.

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La città di Melbourne è stata fondata nel 1835 da un uomo australiano di nome John Batman. Il territorio però fu inizialmente abbandonato perché mancava di acqua potabile. I fondatori quindi si spostarono risalendo lo Yarra e raggiunsero il posto ora occupato dalla city. Il porto di Williamstown comunque continuò ad essere utilizzato come primo punto di approdo delle navi. È conosciuto come Giem Pier e ancora oggi si può visitare. La regione, conosciuta ora come Victoria, era abitata dalla popolazione indigena dei Kulin e contesa poi dagli inglesi e dai francesi. Uno dei primi inglesi che si insediò in quella zona fu John Batman, un amministratore terriero di grande successo, che pur vedendosi negato dal governatore del Nuovo Galles del Sud il permesso di costituire una colonia, essendone presente già una nella zona, firmò un accordo con alcuni aborigeni per l'acquisto di circa 2.000 km² di terra coltivabile presso l'attuale Melbourne, oltre che altri terreni in prossimità di Geelong, a sud-est, nella Corio Bay. Contemporaneamente a Batman anche un altro uomo d'affari, John Pascoe Fawkner, si recò con la sua nave la Enterprize nei pressi del fiume Yarra per stabilirvi un insediamento. I gruppi, comandati dai due uomini decisero, allora, di spartirsi il territorio e di fondarvi, nel marzo 1837, una città che poco dopo fu battezzata Melbourne in onore del Primo Ministro britannico dell'epoca, Lord William Lamb visconte di Melbourne. Dal settembre 1836 divenne il centro amministrativo del distretto di Port Phillip nel Nuovo Galles del Sud. Il governo fu rappresentato dapprima da un magistrato che era William Lonsdale e poi dall'ottobre del 1839 dal soprintendente Charles Joseph La Trobe, un uomo con interessi scientifici e musicali che contribuì notevolmente alla formazione culturale dell'attuale città. Nel 1851 la popolazione bianca del distretto di Port Phillip era ancora di 77.000 abitanti, sebbene fosse già divenuta un centro importante nell'export della lana in Australia e che soltanto 23.000 persone vivessero a Melbourne. Prima del boom dovuto alla corsa all'oro la gran parte degli edifici di Melbourne erano fatti di legname con le sole eccezioni della St James Old Cathedral presso Collins Street (adesso riallocata presso i Flagstaff Gardens), e la St Francis Catholic Church in Elizabeth Street. A seguito di un'agitazione dei coloni nel luglio 1851 fece in modo che Victoria divenne una colonia separata e la Trobe divenne luogotenente-governatore. Un paio di mesi più tardi fu scoperto dell'oro nei pressi di Ballarat e Bendigo ciò fece cambiare di molto Melbourne e lo stato di Victoria Anche dopo la corsa all'oro lo sviluppo economico continuò ad essere vertiginoso, e qui venne fondata la prima banca del continente. Alla fine del XIX secolo la città era ormai una vera metropoli, ricca di splendidi edifici vittoriani. È in questo periodo che venne coniata l'espressione "Marvellous Melbourne" (Melbourne Meravigliosa). L'epoca d'oro cominciò a finire nel 1891, quando una profonda crisi economica colpì duramente la città. Tuttavia nel 1901, con la fondazione del Commonwealth of Australia, la città fu scelta come capitale provvisoria in attesa del completamento della costruzione di Canberra (il governo vi venne trasferito solo nel 1927). In seguito Melbourne ebbe una grande crescita durante la Seconda guerra mondiale (a causa delle commesse di guerra) e nel periodo immediatamente seguente, quando una marea di immigrati, in primo luogo britannici ed irlandesi, ma anche asiatici sudorientali, greci ed italiani, si riversò sulla città. Nel 1956 fu tenuta qua la XVI Olimpiade. Melbourne rimase il principale centro finanziario dell'Australia fino agli '70, ma Sydney, già dagli inizi del secolo, la superò per popolazione. Ancora oggi Sydney è la città più grande dell'Australia.

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Made by The Commonwealth Film Unit 1964. Directed by Richard Mason and Jack Lee. A scriptwriter and a director argue their approaches to the problem of a comprehensive documentary about Australia: one favours an experimental style, the other a more conventional approach. Excerpts, wittily observed, from both proposed films indicate the faults of each, and the problems of making such a film are chronicled with considerable humour. From the Tropics to the Snow gently acts out with comic irony a soft critique of the sunny image of Australia the Commonwealth Film Unit was expected to deliver overseas. Almost every year from its inception the Unit was expected to deliver one of these travelogues 'selling Australia' to prospective migrants; this version is a hilarious parody of that genre. The film is often cited as a turning point between the 'classic' documentary at the Unit and the emergence of a more adventurous period. It dramatises the very 'tensions' at play in the Unit between a new generation of young filmmakers with that of the old guard, while the Producer-in-Chief figure mediates between them. We see him reassure the Minister on the phone and fold and unfold a paper clip while his staff pitch him their differing visions for the grand travelogue film. The attractive secretary sits quietly in the corner taking short hand, occasionally acknowledging the admiring glances of the Producer-in-Chief. Winner of the Gold Award & the Kodak award for colour photography at the 1964 AFI awards, From the Tropics to the Snow is the best known of the travelogue films on Australia made by the Unit. To appreciate it fully, you should really see a dozen short films and travelogues of the previous few years first see Australian Diary. Then the scathingly witty script and music, the imagination of the production, the throwaway parodies of every known travel film clich_, are even more forceful. The film was, and still is, successful with all kinds of audiences. It became the landmark for the start of the new and lively period of government filmmaking which grew over the next decade. See a production still from the film here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/nfsa/8755914814/

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http://www.aboutaustralia.com - Australia Vacations & Travel Package Experts. Melbourne is a world leader in cultural and sporting events. It is considered the creative soul of Australia. Explore the web of eclectic laneways, hidden bars, cafes and designer boutiques. Discover the latest arts food and design. Here you can visit world-class museums, experiences and galleries. Be inspired by the architecture old and new; explore the high-fashion district. Melbourne has a contagious energy and it truly comes alive with events and entertainment. Melbourne is home to the Australian Open (Tennis). Take a trip to nearby wine regions (Yarra Valley), surf coasts (Geelong) and historic villages (Ballarat). Explore the cities vibrant endless suburbs. Melbourne is a city of endless possibilities. Video Credit Tourism Australia. About Australia, Inc. Experts in planning custom vacations to Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific. We're Aussies! Toll Free 1-888-359-2877 (USA)

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Pacific National locomotive NR84 wearing the GSR "Southern Spirit" livery lifts the Overland service out of Geelong towards Adelaide on Tuesday 16/2/2010. An unsuspecting bunny rabbit has an interesting experience as the train passes by, next time he'll think twice before venturing too close to the rails! GSR operates four long distance Australian passenger trains - The Ghan, Indian Pacific, The Overland and The Southern Spirit. Details about these trains can be found on their website http://www.gsr.com.au/ . PoathTV - Australian Trains, Railways & Railroads

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