Melbourne 9 (M9) is an alliance of the nine inner Melbourne councils that work cooperatively and collectively advocate for issues and projects of mutual interest. M9 represents 1 in 5 Victorians and more than a third of Victoria’s Gross State Product. M9 includes the cities of Melbourne, Darebin, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley, Port Phillip, Stonnington, and Yarra.