Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Olympic gold medallist receives Australia Day award
Ever since Lucy Stephan was a youngster, she set herself “little goals” to become a champion rower, but to actually win gold at the Tokyo Olympic Games “felt like a dream”.
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Southbank eye doctor James La Nauze honoured by Australia Day award
A dedicated eye doctor of Southbank whose work has seen him help rural communities and restore sight to people in disadvantaged countries has been recognised with an Australia Day honour.
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Southbank man arrested after police seize drugs, cash in raids
A 30-year-old Southbank man has been charged with drug-related offences after police raided properties in Melbourne’s south-east on January 28.
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Southbank visitors hold their breath as they prepare to fly out of country
A South American couple who has called Southbank home for the past year are preparing to fly home, but admit they are “keeping calm” amid the uncertainty of border shutdowns.
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Residents “shaken” at lavish Southbank apartment building
Concerns are growing of escalating drug use, violence, and aggressive behaviour at a lavish Southbank apartment complex after formerly homeless Victorians moved into the building in August.
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Community TV station celebrates new home in Southbank
Community broadcaster Channel 31 is celebrating after officially opening its new studio in Southbank following a local campaign to extend its three-year licence earlier this year.
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New park added to Southbank Blvd but residents worry it’s “not the most user-friendly”
A new neighbourhood park has officially opened in Southbank as part of a contentious $47 million makeover of Southbank Boulevard – which many residents claim is mainly made up of gravel and bluestone.
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Residents calls for pedestrian crossing at Boyd Park amid safety concerns
A long-term Southbank resident is pushing for a pedestrian crossing to be installed at an intersection at Boyd Park amid safety fears.
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Freshwater Place makes a splash with top water rating
A Southbank residential building which achieved an impressive feat of saving more than 26 million litres of water a year has been recognised with a top water rating.
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Driver slams into traffic pole as resident pushes for safety
A Southbank traffic hot spot which recently saw two crashes in 48 hours including a car that careered into a traffic light pole has sparked a renewed push for safety.
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Skyscraper gets council go-ahead at prominent Southbank corner
A $200 million plan to transform a prominent Southbank corner into a hotel and apartment skyscraper has been endorsed by the City of Melbourne.
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Luxury hotel and apartment building gets green light for Southbank
A 20-storey tower to house lavish residences and a restaurant will be built in Southbank after winning state government approval.
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Sky Bar Melbourne reaches new heights
A luxury sky-high lounge bar and restaurant with sweeping views of the city, the Yarra River, and Port Phillip Bay is set to open in Southbank in early 2022.
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Bringing about change through the power of her voice
Long-time Southbank resident Jannine Pattison is not afraid to put herself “out there” for the betterment of the community – and she’s fast gaining support.
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Students celebrate return to class after weeks in lockdown
It’s been a while, but students are finally back in class with gusto at South Melbourne Primary School.
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Residents’ relief as dangerous intersection set to be fixed
Southbank residents have expressed relief after a permanent fix to improve safety at the dangerous City Rd-Power St intersection was announced last month.
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Frustrated resident rallies for road safety at dangerous intersection
A Southbank resident is stepping up her campaign for authorities to fix a dangerous intersection which she says has been the site of multiple crashes.
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Southgate owners bought-out by overseas real estate platform
The owners of Southgate, ARA Australia, which has plans to reimagine the precinct, will “embark on a new era” after its parent company was bought for US$5.2 billion.
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Residents “angry” after two short stays fined for hosting illegal parties
Two short-stay operators of a Southbank residential building have been fined after guests of two Airbnb apartments allegedly held lockdown parties in October.
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Southbank Boulevard’s $8m blowout for city’s most expensive park
The cost of the problem-plagued Southbank Boulevard project has blown out by $8 million while new green spaces have been described as no more than the length of a cricket pitch.
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