Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Two charged after speeding car crashes in Southbank
Two men have been charged after a speeding car was allegedly involved a three-vehicle crash in Southbank that saw one person taken to hospital.
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Fishermans Bend to gain new primary school in fast-growing area
A new primary school is set to be built in Fishermans Bend in what will form another critical part of Australia’s largest urban renewal project.
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Plans put on hold to partially close Cecil St at South Melbourne Market
A plan to permanently close a suburban street to traffic next to the South Melbourne Market will be held off following objections from the community.
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Dilapidated heritage building could become a hotel and apartments
An eyesore heritage-protected building in Southbank could be converted into a hotel and build-to-rent apartments under new plans being considered by the state government.
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Southbank visual artist showcased at Festival @ Boyd
It was only a year ago when Spaniard Ainara Fantossi Guemberena established her new art business F.G Artworks, and she has been busy promoting and selling her art at various festivals, including in Southbank.
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Smiles and joy unite community at the Festival @ Boyd
The Southbank community has come together for an inaugural festival with crowds enjoying the fun and fanfare of live music, food, workshops, stalls, and African drumming.
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“Lives will continue to be lost”: lobby group calls for safe injecting room in City of Port Phillip
A lobby group advocating for a safe injecting room in the CBD has shifted its focus to the City of Port Phillip after facing resistance from the state government.
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More green space at Boyd as container is moved on
A shipping container filled with community items next to the Boyd Community Hub in Southbank will be relocated following concern it was taking up precious green space.
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Council to inject $22.5m to expand Normandy Road Reserve
A bold plan to expand Southbank’s Normandy Rd Reserve by 1.2 hectares has been revealed in a City of Melbourne pre-budget announcement in what shapes as a big win for Southbankers.
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New residential tower planned for heart of Southbank
A 25-storey residential tower has been proposed for Southbank under a $70 million plan.
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Locals fight plans for “adult lifestyle meeting place” on City Rd
Thirty residents and business owners have objected to plans for an “adult lifestyle meeting place” to be established in South Melbourne, labelling the proposal as “inappropriate for the area”.
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Push mounts for upgrade of “eyesore” red stairs
The Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) is hoping funding can be found to either remove or revamp the Queensbridge Square’s “eyesore” red stairs ahead of the City of Melbourne’s May budget.
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New 56-storey tower set to add to the Southbank skyline
Construction of a $220 million mixed-use tower in Southbank is set to begin later this year.
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Southbank couple support local artists with new tattoo studio
After investing their savings in their boutique tattoo business just over two years ago, Southbank residents Dylan and Munzo have turned their dream into a reality.
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Six-storey mixed-use tower planned for Montague
The City of Port Phillip has given its endorsement of a proposal for a six-storey mixed-use tower in the Montague Precinct of Fishermans Bend on City Rd, subject to certain conditions.
Read MoreMan arrested in Southbank burglary
A man has been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of a large quantity of copper pipe and a power tool during the morning of Tuesday April 16.
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Build-to-rent development gets green light in South Melbourne
The City of Port Phillip has approved a planning amendment for an 18-storey build-to-rent (BTR) project to go ahead in South Melbourne.
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Brazen motorbike thief caught on video
A video has captured the moment a brazen thief allegedly broke the steering lock of a motorbike parked on the sidewalk in Southbank before driving off.
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Greystar marks biggest build-to-rent project in Australia’s history
A $500 million build-to-rent development in South Melbourne’s Fishermans Bend precinct has been completed, making it the biggest of its kind in Victoria.
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New festival comes to Southbank offering a “bit of everything”
A series of new festivals celebrating sustainability and multiculturalism are coming to the Boyd Community Hub, starting on May 19.
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