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Sydney & Melbourne: A tale of two cities

Australia's two largest cities have much to celebrate. A historic rivalry is alive and well in research circles, as both capitals strive to attract the best researchers and produce science that makes a difference, writes Annabel McGilvray.

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McGilvray, A. Sydney & Melbourne: A tale of two cities. Nature 538, S58–S65 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/538S58a

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