The MEL vs SYD debate is almost the same as the Perth(W.A) vs. the rest of Oz debate; the Bris. vs. Syd debate; vs.... vs.... vs.... vs.... vs... It is everlasting and will never be resolved. At the end of the day, ultimately, who cares??? I mean really...
Melbourne is a beautiful city that has things 2 offer 2 many people, who want it.
Sydney is a beautiful city that has..... blah blah
Perth blah blah blah
At the end of the day, each capital in Oz is unique, special, has things to offer from lifestyle, shopping, careers, wine , that perhaps the other capital may not.
The debate is healthy, perpetual and entertaining (for me). I was raised in MEL but haven't lived there since '95. I do miss it but it's interesting to hear that the few friends I have remaining living in MEL find it such a changed city these days that they almost feel like a stranger. Personally I find that a bit over the top, I would call it evolution of a city or Metropolis. It's called Progress to others (rightly or wrongly).
For those of you living there, I am jealous, envious but ultimately very happy for you. What a great city.
A final comment is that I now have more personal friends living in Sydney!! (Oh the irony). SYD is so so different from any other city in Oz (u don't need me 2 tell u that). It is the New York of Australia, business, money money money, fashion etc. Yes it sure as hell is different, but isn't that what makes all cities, and at the end of the day, Australia so unique?