There is much to love about Melbourne. Just ask the locals. This sophisticated world city in the south-east corner of mainland Australia inspires a deep passion in those lucky enough to live here. They love its vibrant energy, staggering array of events, choice of restaurants, funky boutiques, café-filled laneways, cool bars, unbeatable galleries, luscious parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character. With greater than 89,759 residents and 771,000 workers, shoppers and visitors, Council is the guardian and administrator of the City of Melbourne. It has a local, national and international role in stimulating and shaping Melbourne as the 'world's most liveable city'. It does this by building partnerships with the community, business and government to promote the growth, prosperity and quality of Melbourne. It also has a strong commitment to ensure excellence in serving its direct customers, ratepayers and, in its role as Capital City of Victoria, the wider community.