provincial Melbourne

a Westpac document calls Melbourne a ‘provincial global community.’

I would say I’m inclined to say the same, being here for some time now.

Melburnians are proud, with a very strong sense of identity, which is good.

They take the city’s issues to heart and there’s a strong sense of responsibility expressed.

This pride can feel a little inward-looking though.

Melbourne invites people from all over the globe to work, play, and study here.

As long as they don’t disrupt the city’s look and feel too much. A tall order when you consider the number of people who come here every year.

Melbourne gladly opens its doors to the world; perhaps it’s time to open its heart too