New crossings; tree islands proposed under council street safety study
The City of Melbourne has flagged new raised crossings in various locations around Southbank, as well as a series of “tree islands” along Kavanagh St in a bid to improve pedestrian safety.
Southbank set to host its first festival event of pre-loved treasures
Measles exposure site at Woolworths Melbourne Square
Business
Dip into the festive season at Afloat
There are few better places to spend your summer days than along the Yarra-Birrarung River in the heart of Melbourne, but there’s only one spot you can enjoy the stunning atmosphere while taking a dip.
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Montague gets its first supermarket
In a welcome sign of the new precinct’s growth, supermarket giant Coles opened a new “Local” store in Montague last month.
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Best places to eat and drink: November
Make the most of the warmer weather and longer days. Whether it’s pre-theatre snacks, a fiesta floating on the river or Sunday sessions at Fed Square, here are just a few to tide you over until summer.
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Visitor numbers back on track at South Melbourne Market
Visitation levels at the South Melbourne Market have jumped in the past year, reaching near pre-pandemic levels, according to the annual report released in October.
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Come for Wakuda’s dining, and stay for the karaoke
There is a new venue calling Melbourne’s Midcity Centre home promising to deliver a dining and entertainment experience that “fosters connections and creates lasting memories through the universal pleasure of good food and fun times”.
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Columns
Addressing the sad state of Southbank Promenade
This Christmas marks the point when I think we can say that the destructive COVID years are (fingers crossed!) now in the rear vision mirror.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Metro Tunnel
Another year of green gains for Southbank
Local News
Southbank’s inaugural Re-love Festival proves a hit with locals and visitors
Southbank’s first pre-loved market has been hailed a resounding success with a range of stalls and activities bringing the community together.
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Southbank man with OMCG links charged with drug offences
A Southbank man has been arrested after a Victoria Police Taskforce conducted several firearm prohibition order checks on outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members.
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Mo doubt about it: Ray White Southbank raises funds for men’s health
There were thick mos, there were thin mos, there were handle-bars, and there were beards.
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Council pledges to find a home for the Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club
The City of Port Phillip has thrown its support behind the Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club (FBGC), saying it will embark on a wide-ranging search to find its members a permanent home.
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New-look outdoor stage returns for summer at the Malthouse Theatre
A reinvigorated outdoor stage at the Malthouse Theatre is set to enthral audiences when the popular live entertainment experience returns in February with a line-up of stellar acts.
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Southbank’s inaugural Re-love Festival proves a hit with locals and visitors
Mo doubt about it: Ray White Southbank raises funds for men’s health
Council pledges to find a home for the Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club
New-look outdoor stage returns for summer at the Malthouse Theatre
Victoria Barracks up for review prompting sale concerns
Young photographer turns pastime to passion
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