The Optus Centre is located at 367 Collins Street,

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. Standing 153 metres tall, it incorporates 34 floors, and was completed in 1975. The main foyer, and mezzanine areas are home to cafes and formerly, a branch of the

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. Major tenants include

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, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Insync and a donor centre for

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. Originally an office building for the Commonwealth Bank, the tower was the tallest building in Melbourne when completed, eclipsing the former BHP House by 1 metre. It was overtaken two years later with the completion of the 52-storey

Nauru House Nauru House (also called 80 Collins Street) is a landmark 52-storey building located in the Melbourne central business district, Victoria, Australia. The building was designed by architectural firm Perrott Lyon Timlock & Kesa and completed in 1 ...

. The building is also home to a breeding pair of

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s. During the breeding season, a display is set up in the foyer, to enable the public to view the nest as the young hatch.

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Optus Skyscrapers in Melbourne Office buildings in Melbourne Skyscraper office buildings in Australia Office buildings completed in 1975 Collins Street, Melbourne Buildings and structures in Melbourne City Centre 1975 establishments in Australia {{VictoriaAU-struct-stub

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