Welcome to the Committee for Melbourne

Useful links

 

Learn more about myriad aspects of Melbourne through the following range of links to other websites.

 

Business

www.business.vic.gov.au

Business Victoria
The Department of State and Regional Development is the Victorian Government's lead agency for assisting business to grow in Victoria. The site includes information on services, investments and rural developments.

 

www.business.channel.vic.gov.au
The Business Channel is a window to the business services of the Victorian Government. It includes information and transactions from key Victorian Government agencies, local councils and the Australian Taxation Office.

 

www.businessmelbourne.com.au

The City of Melbourne has always sought to support the economic and business development of Melbourne and encourage the establishment and growth of small to medium sized businesses throughout the city.

 

Newcomers, Expatriates and Repatriates

 

www.newcomersnetwork.com

An online guide for people who have moved or people who like to network. Our five best tips are our main message. All of the resources listed on the website from government, non government and private organisations can be accessed free of charge or registration.

 

www.veski.com.au

The Victorian Endowment for Science, Knowledge, and Innovation (VESKI) initiative is specifically targeted at identifying outstanding expatriate researchers and professionals with a view to attracting them back to Victoria to contribute to our innovative and vibrant environment.

 

www.relocationdirectory.com.au

Provides free information about the many services available which can ensure a successful corporate or personal, national or international relocation.

 

www.expatriateconnect.com

ExpatriateConnect's mission is to advance Australia by matching expatriates and Australian enterprise.

 

Victorian Tourism and Entertainment

 

www.docklands.com

Melbourne Docklands is a unique waterfront development made up of 200 hectares of land and water and 7 kilometres of waterfront. Discover all there is to know about Victoria's new waterfront.

 

www.visitvictoria.com
This site presents information about tourism experiences in Australia's most compact mainland State. Here you can check out Victoria's many attractions, get info on accommodation and events, or explore the cosmopolitan temptations of Melbourne.

 

www.vicnet.net.au/victoria travel.com.au

VICNET is a Division of the State Library of Victoria and was established with funding from the Community Support Fund.

VICNET's community services are in part funded through the sale of its ISP products and services. VICNET also delivers programs that advance the information society throughout the community.

 

www.mcvb.com.au

Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) markets Melbourne as a business events destination.

 

http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/
CitySearch Australia provides an online guide to entertainment, business, special events, shopping, restaurants and other lifestyle features in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and other major Australian cities.


www.sport.vic.gov.au
Contains publications and information about event and tourism development, facility development and industry infrastructure. Also contains funding programs, industry awards, education and training.

 

Travel

www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

www.connexmelbourne.com.au

www.yarratrams.com.au

Your guides to public transport in Melbourne.

 

www.travelmate.com.au
This site is a guide to travel in Australia, with destinations, activities and sightseeing, accommodation bookings, custom maps and driving directions, up-to-date petrol prices, travel auctions and in-car games for kids.

 

www.lonelyplanet.com.au
The official homepage of Lonely Planet guidebooks, providing practical travel information as well as an online bulletin, travellers' stories, health tips, travel links and weekly news. Users can also order Lonely Planet books & videos.

 

www.travel.com.au
An Internet travel company, providing airfares, packages, insurance, car rental and hotel accommodation plus links to the best travel sites available online.


Victorian Arts & Culture

www.mso.com.au

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

 

www.australianballet.com.au

The Australian Ballet


www.rbg.vic.gov.au

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

 

www.walkingmelbourne.com

Celebrating our city's built environment. To read about the building in which the Committee is located, go to

http://www.walkingmelbourne.com/building_profile.php?ID=394

 

News Media

www.theage.com.au
The Age

International and local news, sport, business, entertainment, motoring, jobs, property news and classifieds are available on the website of Melbourne's 'The Age' newspaper.

 

www.afr.com.au

Australian Financial Review
The Australian Financial Review online provides updated access to all the latest business news and information, with coverage of markets, business and world news.

 

www.heraldsun.news.com.au

Australia's biggest-selling daily newspaper.

 

www.melbournemag.com

City-based magazines are now well established in over 100 European and North American cities, including San Francisco, Boston, Munich, Vancouver, London and New York. This is Melbourne's.  

 

Government & Community

www.mc2.vicnet.net.au
my connected community (mc2) is an initiative of the Victorian Government's Connecting Communities program. It ensures that the benefits of online technology are shared across the entire Victorian Community.

 

www.vic.gov.au
Information on the Victorian Government, its structure, departmental roles, current government projects and services, plus general information on Victoria.

 

www.infoxchange.net.au

Infoxchange Australia is a non-profit company dedicated to providing a quality up-to-date information service to the Australian community sector.

 

Business Hotels

www.westin.com
The Westin Melbourne hotel comprises 262 rooms and is a luxury 5 star hotel located on the corner of Collins Street and Swanston Walk. Innovative design and technological advances come together in an atmosphere of true elegance to create a haven for today’s discerning tourist and business travellers. The public spaces are a mix of contemporary and classic pieces, creating a cosmopolitan ambience for the sophisticated set in Melbourne’s CBD.

 

www.langhamhotels.com
Panoramic city views are breathtaking from this ideal location on the famous Southbank Promenade. Overlooking the tranquil Yarra River, Langham Hotel, Melbourne is nestled amongst an abundance of al fresco cafés, restaurants and boutiques. The National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square, the Arts Centre and Casino are on your doorstep. Melba Brasserie serves the best of Melbourne’s world famous cuisine while at the same time offering magical views of the River.

 

Service suppliers

www.dreampool.com.au

Dreampool provide services such as production and post-production of television series, commercials, corporate videos, news releases, outside broadcasts and documentaries. With a strong team of inhouse editors, sound engineers and graphic designers Dreampool offer clients a one stop shop for all media needs. Embracing the latest technologies Dreampool also offer graphic design, web design, multimedia and programming services.

 

www.getstarted.com.au

Launching in 1999, Get Started has continued to grow each year - in revenue, team members and clients. It likes to think it is a little different to most companies, be it a standard Small to Medium sized Enterprise (SME) or a web company. The focus is more about people and the best solution for our clients, than technology or revenue.