Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Transformation takes shape at Southbank Promenade
The first stage of the Southbank Promenade upgrade near Princes Bridge has been completed with Lord Mayor Sally Cappy celebrating the improvements just in time for summer.
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E-scooter injuries sees a rise in hospital attendances, new data shows
Electric scooter accidents that have resulted in injured riders being taken to hospital have more than tripled in the past year, new data reveals, as popularity in the transport activity grows.
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No plans to expand outdoor dining on Southbank Promenade
The City of Melbourne has no plans to bring back an expanded outdoor dining program on Southbank Promenade as it seeks to ensure the safety of record crowds visiting the area.
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Southbank substation explodes during attempted copper theft
Police are hunting a man suspected of causing a substation to explode in Southbank after allegedly trying to steal copper on November 17.
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City of Melbourne CEO resigns
City of Melbourne chief executive officer Justin Hanney has finished up in his role earlier than expected after an internal investigation found he should have declared an anonymous donation for a yacht race.
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Crown fined record $120 million
Crown Melbourne has been handed two fines totalling $120 million after failing in its responsible service of gambling obligations, including allowing patrons to gamble for more than 24 hours.
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Southbanker launches travel memoir after being swept up in the chaos of COVID
Janine Phillips was enjoying a dream trip to Europe when the world went into COVID lockdown. The result: a life-changing experience that would turn into a travel memoir.
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Southbank Boulevard reaches an end, but new playground splits opinion
The long-awaited $44 million transformation of Southbank Boulevard has been completed, but it was the final piece of the project – a “risky” playground – that got people talking.
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New zebra crossings coming to Balston and Kavanagh streets
A push for pedestrian crossings to be installed at Balston and Kavanagh streets has received the City of Melbourne’s backing, with works to begin in a few months.
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Visitation back to pre-COVID levels at the South Melbourne Market
The South Melbourne Market has “rapidly returned to being vibrant” with visitation levels bouncing back to pre-COVID levels in recent months, according to its annual report released in October.
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Council to seek the community’s say over much-needed dog park upgrade
The City of Port Phillip will seek the community’s input after approving a $140,000 plan to upgrade a popular park in South Melbourne, which locals say is currently “unsafe”.
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Attack in Southbank leaves man with life-threatening injuries
A man has been left with life-threatening injuries and two men with facial injuries after an assault in Southbank on October 30.
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Students engage with cutting-edge tech at Manufacturing Innovation Showcase
From robotics to virtual reality and 3D printing, Port Melbourne Secondary College students have received the ultimate hands-on lesson when it comes to cutting-edge technology.
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Southgate traders left in the dark over major redevelopment as developers go “silent”
Southgate traders say their futures have been left in limbo as any talk of a $470 million redevelopment of the shopping and dining complex – if it goes ahead – falls silent.
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Works halted along Southbank Promenade
Works along Southbank Promenade have been halted until next year following concern from traders they would be disrupted ahead of the busiest time of year.
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E-scooter riders put on notice in a bid to improve road safety
Victoria Police have put e-scooter riders on notice after vowing to crack down on illegal rider behaviour in a bid to improve road safety ahead of the warmer months.
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Tower gets council approval for Montague Precinct
A revised plan to build a 20-storey tower at a prominent corner in the booming Montague Precinct has won the City of Port Phillip’s endorsement.
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Man charged after allegedly hurling a Molotov cocktail at a Crown restaurant
A Southbank man has been charged after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a Crown Casino restaurant, causing a small fire to erupt on September 28.
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A 23-year-old Southbank man wanted by detectives from Queensland following a non-fatal shooting in Brisbane has been arrested.
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Police have appealed for public assistance after a man was pushed to the ground and robbed of his laptop while walking along Princes Bridge on September 13.
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