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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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A Telstra phone booth is used in Sydney's central business district, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007. Australian telecommunications giant Telstra Corp. on Thursday reported its half-yearly profit fell 20.5 percent, but predicted its full year performance will be better than expected. In its first result since being released from government ownership last year, Telstra said its profit for the six months to Dec. 31, 2006, fell to 1.7 billion Australian dollars (US$1.3 billion; Euro990 million) from A$2.14 billion (US$1.7 billion; Euro1.3 billion) in the same period last year. Sydney
A Bahraini boy waves a Palestinian flag, left, and a Bahraini flag, right, during a small rally in support of Palestinian rights on Friday, March 19, 2010, outside a mosque in Manama, Bahrain. Similar rallies were held after midday prayers at other mosques in the Persian Gulf island nation. Bahrain
Vice-Chairman, Climate Change Capital, UK, James Cameron speaks during a session on financing low-carbon growth at the opening day of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010. Financial reforms, climate talks and Haiti's reconstruction are set to dominate the agenda of the world's elites heading up to the Swiss mountain resort of Davos this week for their annual meeting. Global Warming
The new McLaren MP4-12C Automotive is seen at it's unveiling at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England, Thursday, March 18, 2010. Manufacturing of the car will begin in spring 2011, and the car will cost between 125,000- 175,000 Pounds (190,000-270,000 US Dollars). McLaren
Students Claudia Maciel, 22, left, and Jozette Lucero, 25, middle, compare statistical parameters results with fellow student Moshe Kai Cavalin, 10, right, during a class break in East Los Angeles College in Los Angeles, Calif. Friday, May 2, 2008. The ten-year-old East Los Angeles College sophomore has an A-Plus average in his classes. College officials couldn't immediately say whether he is the youngest student in the school's 63-year history. Among child prodigies, Michael Kearney, now 24, is often cited as the world's youngest college graduate, having earned a Bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of South Alabama at age 10. But Cavalin's professors can't recall having a younger student in one of their classes. He hopes to be an astrophysicist in a few years. Michael Kearney
A US Airways jetliner heads for a gate at SeaTac International Airport in SeaTac, Wash., on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007. Rising fuel costs will be the main culprit cutting into U.S. airlines' profits this year, with credit market turmoil and slowing passenger demand also expected to hamper the industry worldwide. US Airways
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Billy Slater (C) of the Storm takes a high ball during the round two NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Melbourne Storm at EnergyAustralia Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Newcastle, Australia. Billy Slater
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Texas' Ashley Gayle, left, and Yvonne Anderson, right, and San Diego State's Jene Morris, center, react after an NCAA first-round college basketball tournament game, Sunday, March 21, 2010, in Austin, Texas. San Diego State won 74-63. San Diego
British actress Keira Knightley arrives in central London ahead of the Laurence Olivier theatre awards on March 21, 2010. The Olivier Awards are recognised internationally as the highest honour in British theatre and are considered to be the theatre industry equivalent of the BAFTA Awards for television and film. London
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Formula One driver Mark Webber talks with Raiders coach David Ferner's son Kyle Furner during the round two NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Brisbane Broncos at Canberra Stadium on March 22, 2010 in Canberra, Australia. Formula One
Lebanese children who are relatives of detained members of al-Qaida-inspired Fatah Islam group, protest the harsh rulings of the military court and the constant delay of trials in front of the justice palace in Beirut, Lebanon, Monday, March 22, 2010. Protesters demanded the release of jailed relatives suspected of plotting or carrying out militant attacks in Lebanon. The banners in Arabic read: " Release my father", " Your arrest without trial is a violation to human rights", " Your confessions came under torture, and you know that, you men of authority and law." Al-Qaeda
NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Greg Inglis of the Storm is tackled by the Knights during the round two NRL match between the Newcastle Knights and the Melbourne Storm at EnergyAustralia Stadium on March 20, 2010 in Newcastle, Australia. Greg Inglis
An Indian woman labourer carries stones on a construction site at a railway station in New Delhi, 18 February 2007. Whilst India's economy has undergone a substantial transformation since independence in 1947, women still suffer high levels of wage discrimination in the Indian urban labour market India
KAWASAKI, JAPAN - MARCH 09: Joel Griffiths of Beijing Guoan in action during the AFC Champions League Group E match between Kawasaki Frontale and Beijing Guoan at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium on March 9, 2010 in Kawasaki, Japan. Joel Griffiths
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 15: Ernie Els of South Africa is congratulated by Jack Nicklaus on his win the day before in the CA World Golf Championship before they teed off in the Els for Autism Pro-Am on the Champions Course at the PGA National Golf Club on March 15, 2010 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Ian Baker-Finch
General secretary and chief candidate for the Europe Ecology (EE) party for the Ile-de-France region Cecile Duflot (C) arrives with Jean-Vincent Place (L) to give a speech on March 21, 2010 in Paris after the second round of France's regional elections. President Nicolas Sarkozy's right-wing party was roundly defeated in regional elections, trailing Socialist-led lists by 36 to 54 percent, according to estimates by polling agencies. Europe
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Snyder, left, and Seattle Mariners' pitcher Cliff Lee confront each other during the third inning of a spring baseball game at Tucson Electric Park on Monday, March 15, 2010 in Tucson, Ariz. Lee was ejected for throwing at Snyder. Seattle

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo is photographed after a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Matthew Watson and Brandyn Grenfell of the Canons take a mark over Lachlan Fairley of the Jets during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Matthew Watson and Brandyn Grenfell of the Canons take a mark over Lachlan Fairley of the Jets during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jesse Fortune celebrates with team mate Jordon Allen after kicking a goal during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jesse Fortune celebrates with team mate Jordon Allen after kicking a goal during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Alexander McLeod of the Canons makes a break during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Alexander McLeod of the Canons makes a break during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Frazer Dale of the Canons takes a mark ahead of Benjamin Sortino of the Jets during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Frazer Dale of the Canons takes a mark ahead of Benjamin Sortino of the Jets during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Calder Cannons and the Western Jets at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Crocker of the Chargers takes a mark during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Crocker of the Chargers takes a mark during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jacob Castricum of the Chargers handpasses during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Jacob Castricum of the Chargers handpasses during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Crocker of the Chargers is tackled by Aaron Mullet of the Ranges during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Crocker of the Chargers is tackled by Aaron Mullet of the Ranges during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Cust of the Chargers takes a mark during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Cust of the Chargers takes a mark during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Adam Tomlinson of the Chargers and Joshua Woollard of the Ranges wrestle for a ball during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Adam Tomlinson of the Chargers and Joshua Woollard of the Ranges wrestle for a ball during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Crocker of the Chargers kicks during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Sam Crocker of the Chargers kicks during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Darcy Powell of the Ranges is tackled by Jarrad Kay of the Chargers during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Darcy Powell of the Ranges is tackled by Jarrad Kay of the Chargers during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Bradley Harvey of the Ranges handpasses ahead of Dylan Orval of the Chargers during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Bradley Harvey of the Ranges handpasses ahead of Dylan Orval of the Chargers during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Bradley Harvey of the Ranges chases the ball during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Bradley Harvey of the Ranges chases the ball during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Aaron Young of the Ranges is tackled during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: Aaron Young of the Ranges is tackled during the round 10 TAC Cup match between the Eastern Ranges and the Oakleigh Chargers at Visy Park on March 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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"From the Monday through until Easter Sunday, it's more like 80 per cent of dishes are seafood or vegetable"


Dennis Tito Mar 22 2010 1:31 PM from The Age

"We decided we should let people see them ... So someone goes out and dusts every week. A person in our office acts as a curator and we open it up by appointment."


Richard Meier Mar 22 2010 1:31 PM from The Australian

"The Getty Centre was 12 years of my life ... I lived on the site and walked it every morning at 7 o'clock. I got to know the workmen, I have artifacts from the site. I lived it and breathed it like no other project."


Richard Meier Mar 22 2010 1:31 PM from The Australian

"You see a work up close, then you see it again across the atrium in relationship to other works"


Richard Meier Mar 22 2010 1:31 PM from The Australian

"I accept that in the heat of the moment on Saturday night, I overstepped the mark with a flippant comment I directed at Cory Paterson"


Billy Slater Mar 22 2010 1:31 PM from The Australian

"We've had the advantage of watching them in four games this year to see if there are any changes"


Mick Malthouse Mar 22 2010 1:30 PM from The Age

"We expect the players that we've recruited come not to prove a point ... That's one of the things I'm dead against - them trying to prove people wrong. What we're after is them to prove that they're right themselves. A massive..."


Mick Malthouse Mar 22 2010 1:30 PM from The Age

"There's a massive amount of [selection] pressure coming from underneath"


Mick Malthouse Mar 22 2010 1:30 PM from The Age

"This side that we've got at the moment, if it gets the same give to the football club, give to one another, selfless, totally selfless, it will be better than the side that ran down the race in 2002."


Mick Malthouse Mar 22 2010 1:30 PM from The Age

"There is one photograph in particular [of the 2002 team] I keep up on the wall at home as a great reminder to me of what can be achieved by people who are dedicated, who are selfless, who have got nothing but teammanship in their..."


Mick Malthouse Mar 22 2010 1:30 PM from The Age
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Andrew Carrazzo speaks to the media during a Carlton Blues AFL press conference at Visy Park on March 22, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

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