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Southbank’s own Jack Sparrow
Meet Southbank resident Sandy Wagner and her nine-week old puppy Jack, whose name was inspired by Captain Jack Sparrow from the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.
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A passion for good food
ENA Greek Street Food continues to go from strength to strength at Southgate under the leadership of its devoted Greek executive chef Steve Pappas.
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Celebrating five years in Southbank
Roop Rani Hair and Beauty Salon celebrates 15 years in business and five years here in Southbank this September.
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More than just a body transformation
I’d like to share one of my latest success stories with you of recent time.
Read MoreUrban forests in a concrete jungle
For a seventh consecutive year Melbourne has been named the world’s most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) - but how liveable are our fast growing high density precincts?
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Check the balcony and terrace rules first
In a recent VCAT decision, a lot owner in a Docklands building has been ordered to remove shade sails and a permanently-affixed clothesline from his terrace, in breach of the rules of the owners’ corporation (OC).
Read MoreMedia campaign reaches 1 million Victorians
We Live Here has been working with media professionals to reach out to Victorians affected by the short-stay industry and we have been overwhelmed with support.
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A supportive Southbanker
Having only recently moved to Southbank, psychologist Rajna Bogdanovic has wasted no time using her gift of helping others to improve the lives of her fellow Southbankers.
Read MoreLife’s too short to be a sceptic …
I was talking enthusiastically to someone in our precinct the other day about the next Montague Community Forum.
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Marriage equality – Let’s get it done
The Bureau of Statistics (ABS) postal opinion survey on marriage equality is not what Australians wanted, envisaged or expected. It was not even part of the Coalitions policy last election. Even 80 per cent of the ABS staff think they are not up to it.
Read MoreGiving credit where it is due
I must give credit where credit is due. Last month saw the release of the artist’s impressions for the transformation of Southbank Boulevard and Dodds St and I can truly say, it will be transformed.
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Council makes its move on oBikes
The City of Melbourne has stepped up its efforts to clean up oBikes on our streets, with images emerging online showing the bikes declared as “illegally dumped rubbish".
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Councillor #QANDA!
City of Port Phillip’s Gateway Ward councillors and CEO will present a public Q and A session as part of the next Montague Community Forum on September 20.
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Prominent site for sale
Automotive giant BMW has put its Southbank showroom site on the market, complete with an impressive high-rise development scheme.
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Fancy a swim in the Yarra?
Not-for-profit group Yarra Pools has released a concept for a floating swimming pool in the Yarra River in the turning basin near Enterprize Park.
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Boyd Park update
The City of Melbourne says it will release a draft concept plan for the new park behind the Boyd Community Hub later this year.
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Underspending on works and staff blowout
How does the City of Melbourne manage to consistently underspend its capital works budget by tens of millions of dollars every year?
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Hotel project underway
Construction of a new 16-storey hotel at the site of the former Tow Truck Building at 167 City Rd is now underway.
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