Latest articles by Sean Car
Pets living the high life
Pets and apartments. Some believe they should be kept separate at all times, but for many residents in Southbank, having a dog, cat or fish living the apartment lifestyle is a must.
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Mayor set for round two
Robert Doyle has announced he will stand for a second term as Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne.
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Easter tea party thrills
Easter and school holidays were the perfect time for the tea party and that’s exactly what happened at Southgate over the festive long weekend.
Read MoreRunning on time
Fitness fanatics have no excuse for recording times, after two new digital clocks were installed at the Tan Track, just a short jog from Southbank.
Read MoreMeeting of a different kind
Get set for a unique council meeting held in Southbank during April – but not by the City of Melbourne.
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Revamped residents group gets strategic
Mabel Vargas has been in the job for just four months, but the president of the Southbank Residents Group has already begun to re-energise the group.
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Good on you mum
Mark it in your diary right now. Sunday, May 13. Mother’s day is just around the corner, but Sophie Dott got in early.
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The Southbank business community has another opportunity for networking, with the Yarra River Business Association announcing their autumn meeting for members.
Read MoreMen’s shed back
The idea of a Men’s shed for those within Southbank who miss having their own work area was re-ignited in April with a meeting announced for April 18.
Read MoreTracy gears up to conquer cancer
Southbank resident Tracy Stoessiger is gearing up for The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Peter Mac.
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Marvellous Moomba’s big move
Moomba made a triumphant return to Melbourne this year and the parade was brilliantly attended along its temporary route on St Kilda Road.
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Politicians meet residents
Legislative Council members Angela Coote and Georgie Crozier met with furious Freshwater Place residents this month, to discuss their angst towards the proposed Queensbridge tower.
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City living available to all
The former J.H. Boyd Girls’ School site’s future became clearer last month, as a new disabled-friendly residential development was announced.
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Festival will have us laughing
Southbank may be starting to feel festival-fatigue.
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St Patrick’s day celebrations
They say it’s not easy being green, but it sure looked fun this month as a huge crowd gathered to celebrate St Patricks Day at Southbank’s own Irish pub, PJ O’Briens.
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Food and wine festival overcomes soggy start
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s riverside opening weekend didn’t go exactly to plan, but organisers are still very buoyant about the results.
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VCA to celebrate 40th birthday
The Victorian College of the Arts is about to celebrate a milestone, with a street party to be held for its 40th anniversary on March 23.
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Students break the mold
It’s well documented that Southbank has a big student population, but that doesn’t necessarily tell you much about our age demographic.
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MCEC takes home award
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) won its second consecutive In-house AV Services award during March, at the Victorian Meetings and Events Australia Awards which was, coincidently, held at the MCEC.
Read MoreSouthbank open for holidays
Southbank will be a Mecca for kids in the Easter school holidays with the City of Melbourne announcing a number of activities available.
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