Edition - February 2015
Lord Mayor slams ‘terrible proposal’
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously voted against a proposal for a 57-storey tower at 334-344 City Rd in Southbank.
12 Feb 2015
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Police seek violent robbers
Police are investigating two assault-and-robberies in Southbank and South Melbourne on December 29.
12 Feb 2015
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Market shuts up shop
The Southbank Farmers Market will not operate in 2015, with organisers optimistic of a return to Southbank next year.
12 Feb 2015
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High hopes for ‘other’ east-west link
Proponents of the Melbourne B1 Veloway are confident that the new State Government will accept their novel idea to separate cyclists from CBD motorists and pedestrians.
12 Feb 2015
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Thank you Natalie
It is with a heavy heart that after two and a half years, community animator at the Boyd Community Hub Natalie Warren says farewell to Southbank.
12 Feb 2015
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From busking to the city’s top job
New Melbourne council CEO Ben Rimmer is returning to the city which gave him a start in life – as a young busker playing violin for extra cash.
12 Feb 2015
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TPG temporarily halts fibre rollout
TPG has been forced to halt its Fibre-to-the-Basement (FTTB) campaign after the federal government introduced new regulations last month.
12 Feb 2015
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Boom time beginning
If you think Southbank is booming, then hang on to your hat, the party is only starting.
12 Feb 2015
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Rumble strips to slow speeding cyclists
The City of Melbourne will be installing eight sets of rumble strips along Southbank Promenade this month, in a bid to deter cyclists from speeding.
12 Feb 2015
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Australia 108 goes on sale locally
The wait for local buyers on the hunt for a slice of what will be Melbourne’s tallest building is over, with Australia 108 apartments now on the market.
12 Feb 2015
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Major Buxton art donation to VCA
In a significant act of arts philanthropy, property developer and art collector Michael Buxton has donated his private contemporary Australian art collection to the Victorian College of the Arts in Southbank.
12 Feb 2015
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Come swing to the Sounds of Southgate
Voice teacher, choral director and composer Kate Sadler has brought her passion for music to Southbank.
12 Feb 2015
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Profile Picture - Jordan Madge
Jordan Madge anxiously awaits the opening day to the Photobook Melbourne Festival, as he is the only student chosen to participate.
12 Feb 2015
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Sugar Mountain a sweet success
After a year’s hiatus from Melbourne’s music calendar, Sugar Mountain returned on the Australia Day weekend with a bang.
12 Feb 2015
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Wind tunnel testing key to development
Wind engineers say developers need to give greater consideration to wind conditions and the comfort of ground-level pedestrians when designing new buildings.
12 Feb 2015
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Summersalt – Exxopolis and Pixel Mountain
Summersalt Festival is in the heart of its gigantic five-week program, and there are many more exciting events to come in the lead up to White Night on February 21.
12 Feb 2015
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