Latest articles by David Schout
Wherefore art thou? Five years on, no word on multi-million-dollar public artwork
Local government remains tight-lipped about a key piece of artwork destined for Southbank.
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Win for Eureka residents as hours cut back on bright business sign
An application for 24-hour illuminated business signs at Freshwater Place that threatened to impact residents at Eureka Tower has had its hours cut back and the signs will be turned off between 11pm and 6am.
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Greenline stage one designs approved as locals have their say
Locals have had their say on the revitalisation of the Birrarung Marr river edge, mostly endorsing the first of five stages in the $300 million “city shaping” Greenline project, along the Yarra River.
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Rates to rise as cap doubles, but “modest” increase frustrates
City of Melbourne locals could pay up to 3.5 per cent more for their council rates next financial year, after the Victorian Government doubled the rate cap for 2023/24.
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Locals have their say on Greenline’s first stage
Locals have had their say on the revitalisation of the Birrarung Marr river edge, mostly endorsing the first of five stages in the $300 million “city shaping” Greenline project.
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New bike lanes on St Kilda Rd, Princes Bridge complete
Cyclists travelling up St Kilda Rd and into the CBD can now do so separated from cars, after kerb-high barriers were installed along the key route.
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Taylor makes history as Labor retains Albert Park
Labor’s Nina Taylor has become the first woman to serve the Albert Park electorate, after the Southbank resident and former upper house MP claimed victory in the Victorian Election.
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Could this pocket of Southbank decide a knife-edge election seat?
Around 4000 Southbankers will vote in the seat of Prahran for the first time this Victorian Election, and the cohort is likely to have a huge say in who takes the knife-edge seat.
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Huge increase to greening of old buildings needed to hit 2040 net zero target
The current rate of buildings being decarbonised per year was nowhere near that required for the City of Melbourne to reach its commitment of net zero emissions by 2040, a report has revealed.
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Southbank “neighbourhood portal” goes live
An online portal for those who live, work or study in Southbank has gone live, giving locals a dedicated space to keep up to date with works and events in postcode 3008, and have a say on its future.
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Heritage review pinpoints South Yarra places for greater protection
The first heritage study of South Yarra in almost 40 years has identified 17 local churches, hotels, and apartment buildings as worthy of new or greater protection due to their significance to the local area.
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$30.5m bike lane project at St Kilda Rd gets under way
A $30.5 million state government project to create separated kerbside bike lanes along St Kilda Rd has begun with works kicking off in Southbank.
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Neighbourhood meetings to continue in 2023
The City of Melbourne has announced that it will continue hosting one meeting per month away from Melbourne Town Hall in 2023 after a “successful pilot year” of neighbourhood meetings, as Southbank prepares to host councillors on November 22.
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Southbank snubbed in AFL Grand Final river parade
The state government has rowed back on plans to start the 2022 AFL Grand Final parade in Southbank, in a blow for local businesses.
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“Thoughtful, quality design”: Redevelopment of historic Tea House site gets council nod
A $90 million redevelopment of one of Southbank’s most important heritage sites has been given the tick of approval by City of Melbourne councillors.
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Analysts endorse $300 million Greenline project, predict triple return on investment
A $300 million green trail along the north bank of the Yarra River will more than pay for itself according to economic analysts, in a tick of approval for Lord Mayor Sally Capp’s legacy project.
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Vocal bike lane critic pushed out of transport role
A councillor who has consistently criticised the City of Melbourne’s bike lane rollout has been replaced in her role as deputy chair of the transport portfolio.
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The City of Melbourne’s residents and business owners support changing the date of Australia Day, after almost 60 per cent backed a move away from January 26.
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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints
The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.
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One-off event or new approach? AFL mulls over river parade plans
The AFL is deep in negotiations to stage this year’s Grand Final parade on the Yarra River, with plans for players to travel down the famous waterway before disembarking to head towards the MCG precinct.
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