A sneak peek at South Melbourne’s new sex-on-premises venue

A sneak peek at South Melbourne’s new sex-on-premises venue

Melbourne has its share of sex-on-premises clubs. However, local businessman Emmanuel Cachia believes the city has been calling for a venue that offers a safe and respectful space for people to explore their sexuality.

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A farewell to Pure South – and a reckoning for Southgate

July 9th, 2025 - Sean Car

For more than two decades, Pure South Dining has been many things to many people. A destination for special occasions. A riverfront haven showcasing Tasmania’s finest produce. A training ground for young hospitality professionals. A restaurant that, simply put, made Melbourne proud.

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A sneak peek at South Melbourne’s new sex-on-premises venue

A sneak peek at South Melbourne’s new sex-on-premises venue

July 9th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Melbourne has its share of sex-on-premises clubs. However, local businessman Emmanuel Cachia believes the city has been calling for a venue that offers a safe and respectful space for people to explore their sexuality.

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Melcorp Luxe unveiled to meet growing demand for premium rentals

Melcorp Luxe unveiled to meet growing demand for premium rentals

June 11th, 2025 - Sean Car

Melbourne-based real estate agency Melcorp has launched a new sub-brand, Melcorp Luxe, aimed at bridging a clear and growing gap in the city’s rental market: tailored leasing solutions for premium properties and discerning corporate renters.

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From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships

From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships

May 15th, 2025

Are you a business owner or manager in Australia? Running a business can be hard yakka, with ups and downs and many challenges.

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Six side hustles for artists, designers and dreamers

Six side hustles for artists, designers and dreamers

May 13th, 2025

“Follow your passion.” – Random Joe on X ... If it was that easy, eh? Well, turns out it just might be.

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A farewell to Pure South – and a reckoning for Southgate

July 9th, 2025 - Sean Car
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A sneak peek at South Melbourne’s new sex-on-premises venue

July 9th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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Melcorp Luxe unveiled to meet growing demand for premium rentals

June 11th, 2025 - Sean Car
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From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships

May 15th, 2025
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Six side hustles for artists, designers and dreamers

May 13th, 2025

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Plastics Free July in Southbank

July 9th, 2025 - Maria Tarrant

Plastic waste continues to be a growing problem in Australia and globally, with adverse impacts on the environment and our health.

Boyd turns three

Boyd turns three

July 9th, 2025 - Southbank News

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The South Melbourne pickleball facility at the forefront of the game

The South Melbourne pickleball facility at the forefront of the game

July 9th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

In 2023, Dylan Ventura Ho co-founded The Jar, Australia’s first indoor pickleball facility, in South Melbourne alongside a group of friends he’d known since high school.

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St Johns celebrates Thanksgiving with a stylish twist

July 9th, 2025 - Southbank News

St Johns Southgate transformed into a fashion runway on Sunday, June 15, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Celebration with this year’s bold and joyful theme – the St Johns International Fashion Festival.

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Leaders sleep rough at South Melbourne Market to fight homelessness

June 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car

Dozens of Victoria’s top executives swapped suits for sleeping bags on June 19 as part of the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, held this year in the car park of South Melbourne Market.

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Cabaret De Paris brings Parisian sparkle to The Palms at Crown

Cabaret De Paris brings Parisian sparkle to The Palms at Crown

June 17th, 2025 - Southbank News

Melbourne’s love affair with Cabaret De Paris continues, with a third show added to its limited run at The Palms at Crown this July due to overwhelming demand.

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Compassion and safety at heart of council debate over rough sleeping in Port Phillip

Compassion and safety at heart of council debate over rough sleeping in Port Phillip

June 13th, 2025

The City of Port Phillip has launched a community consultation process on proposed safety measures across the municipality, prompting both support and concern from service providers and faith leaders over the handling of homelessness in public spaces.

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The South Melbourne pickleball facility at the forefront of the game

July 9th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood
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St Johns celebrates Thanksgiving with a stylish twist

July 9th, 2025 - Southbank News
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Leaders sleep rough at South Melbourne Market to fight homelessness

June 23rd, 2025 - Sean Car
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Cabaret De Paris brings Parisian sparkle to The Palms at Crown

June 17th, 2025 - Southbank News
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Compassion and safety at heart of council debate over rough sleeping in Port Phillip

June 13th, 2025
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