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Melbourne's infamous Red Stairs are getting a $1.7 million redesign

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Melbourne's infamous Red Stairs are getting a $1.7 million redesign

Official plans have been revealed for the $4.5 billion expansion of Melbourne Airport's international terminal

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Official plans have been revealed for the $4.5 billion expansion of Melbourne Airport's international terminal

Melbourne has been named one of the top 10 cities in the world to raise a family

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Melbourne has been named one of the top 10 cities in the world to raise a family

This sparkly $120 million waterfront hotel has just opened in Geelong

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This sparkly $120 million waterfront hotel has just opened in Geelong

This dreamy Victorian beach just made the official list of Australia's top 10 beaches

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This dreamy Victorian beach just made the official list of Australia's top 10 beaches

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This heritage-listed seaside hotel two hours from Melbourne is re-opening as a bougie boutique stay

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This heritage-listed seaside hotel two hours from Melbourne is re-opening as a bougie boutique stay

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This sparkly $120 million waterfront hotel has just opened in Geelong

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