Don't listen to the haters, Melbourne is amazing. So much culture and stuff to do, plus it has the best public transport system in just about any city I've ever been to.
I've lived in Brisbane as well, that would be my choice if you're a family man. So many Beutiful beaches to take the kids to, and the weather I found was very hot but having lived in Canada all my life, the heat was a refreshing change.
My 2c.
FYI I currently live in Melbourne.
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