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Melbourne (pronounced /ˈmel.bən/) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3.7 million (2006 estimate). Located in the country's south-east, Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria and is home to over 70% of all Victorians.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Members of Victoria Police parade down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Members of Victoria Police parade down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Participants march down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion, signs a tennis ball for Patrick Kirkwood, 3-years-old, after a photocall with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion, signs a tennis ball for Patrick Kirkwood, 3-years-old, after a photocall with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion, poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion, poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion, is escorted by security as he leaves after a photocall with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open men's singles champion, is escorted by security as he leaves after a photocall with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open Men's singles champion poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

Switzerland's Roger Federer, the Australian Open Men's singles champion poses with the trophy in Melbourne, Australia, Monday Feb. 1, 2010. Federer won his 16th Grand Slam tennis title on Sunday night, when he beat Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the Australian Open.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01:  Roger Federer of Switzerland poses with the Australian Open 2010 winners trophy on Boathouse Drive on February 1, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Roger Federer of Switzerland poses with the Australian Open 2010 winners trophy on Boathouse Drive on February 1, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

MARYSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Melbourne city is seen from Kinglake on the one year anniversay of 'Black Saturday', Australia's worst ever bushfires and worst peace-time disaster, on February 7, 2010 in Kinglake, Australia. The fires, of which there were over 400 recorded, resulted in 173 confirmed deaths, and over 2000 homes destroyed, with entire towns badly damaged and some almost completely destroyed.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07:  The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: The Rainbow flag, a symbol of gay pride is paraded down Fitzroy Street during the 15th annual Gay Pride march through the streets of Melbourne on February 7, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. The annual event recognises Victoria's gay, lesbian, bisexual, intersex and transgender communities.

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