Complex sentence: In August 2008, Melbourne was the second city in the world to be recognised as a City of Literature by UNESCO--the Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas is a literary and publishing centre founded as part of Melbourne's successful bid.
Split into simpler sentences: In August 2008, Melbourne was the second city in the world to be awarded as a UNESCO City of Literature. The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas is a literary and publishing centre founded as part of Melbourne's successful bid.