Latest articles by Sean Car
YRBA autumn networking
The Southbank business community has another opportunity for networking, with the Yarra River Business Association announcing their autumn meeting for members.
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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.
Read MoreCity wants more open space
The City of Melbourne is planning to raise more money from developers to pay for open space.
Read MoreTransport strategy needs your say
The City of Melbourne has released a transport strategy draft for 2012-30 for public comment, giving all stakeholders, residents and visitors the chance to have their say on the future.
Read MoreMelbourne Festival in Southbank
Each year the Melbourne Festival brings together some of the world’s best theatre, music and dance artists.
Read MoreLa Camera - 3 Stars
Friendly not fancy – not fine dining but fine enough for most
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Southbank property market doing fine
Southbank’s property market is not as dire as mainstream media would have you believe, according to the real estate agents on the ground in the area.
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I’ll be in the shed
Residents are getting behind a campaign for a “men’s shed” to be built within Southbank, with an initial meeting held during October to discuss the idea.
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