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Tower gets the nod
Local architect Rothelowman has received planning approval from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to build an 18-storey tower at 153 Sturt St.
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Arts-chitects appointed!
Melbourne’s NH Architecture and Norway’s Snøhetta have been appointed to deliver the Arts Centre Melbourne’s vision for the future of the Theatres building, including addressing specific critical maintenance issues.
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Family living at Ferrars St
A proposed 20-storey apartment complex in the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area is set to become particularly family-friendly.
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Park plan out for comment
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously supported and approved the release of the draft Domain Parklands Master Plan for community engagement after a council meeting last month.
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Veteran art hangs in limbo
Both sides and all levels of government continue to dance around the subject of a potential arts and community space for the veteran community at 310 St Kilda Rd, Southbank.
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Ballet classes relaunch in new-look centre
Locals can now slip on some ballet shoes and get ready to jump, stretch and twirl because The Australian Ballet has re-launched its adult ballet classes in its newly-renovated building in Southbank.
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Freedom feeds vision
It’s the pursuit of freedom that led Julien Visse to Australia, and ultimately, to photography.
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A sustainable merger
Two Fishermans Bend environmental groups amalgamated last month to form Westgate Biodiversity: Bili Nursery and Landcare.
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Eva Rothschild at ACCA
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) has announced the first Australian solo exhibition for the Irish-born, London-based artist Eva Rothschild, ahead of her appearance at the 2019 Venice Biennale where she will represent Ireland.
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New season of opera revealed!
Opera Australia (OA) has announced its 2019 Melbourne program, promising a truly spectacular season with five new productions, including one Australian premiere, and featuring some of the world’s finest performers.
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Jumper’s proud parents
Jumper the cavoodle was extra delighted for his walk as his “mum” had just arrived home from a month-long holiday
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Meet Anne Davies
Anne Davies has practiced as a remedial massage therapist and myotherapist at the Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre (OPSMC) since 1990
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Innovative patisserie celebrates three years
Laksa, matcha and squid ink are just some of the colourful croissants on show at Agathe Kerr’s Paris-inspired bakery, Agathé Pâtisserie
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Community living in the heart of Southbank
Meydan Group is putting the focus on community with an innovative residential development at 57 Haig that makes the most of Southbank’s access to Melbourne’s inner-city attractions
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How to break the cycle of fear
Fear can be uncomfortable and crippling
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Community’s journey into sustainability
It all started February last year, when as part of City of Melbourne’s Sustainability Month activities, a few Southbankers gathered to plant herbs in Boyd’s new planter boxes, or to watch a movie on food waste
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Art Deco panels at the ABC
The ABC has finally finished its refurbishment of its headquarters in in Sturt St, providing an ultra-modern facility for its operations
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As this is my first article for Southbank Local News (SLN) I thought I should introduce myself to you all
Read MoreOne woman’s stand gets results
One brave apartment owner has taken on the developer and the management company appointed to administer the common property for the owners’ corporation (OC) and won back residents’ rights that had been eroded in her apartment building
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Federal Politics
Supporting the peaceful struggle of the Tibetans
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