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A Doyle majority – what will it mean?
Now that the City of Melbourne election results have been finalised by VCAT President Greg Garde, what will it mean for governance at city hall?
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Melbourne’s lucky day
The City of Melbourne has just got lucky with the chance inclusion of Nicholas Frances Gilley as its 11th councillor.
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Small business recognition
The City of Melbourne is seeking nominations from eligible small businesses for its 12th annual Lord Mayor’s Commendations.
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Carnage on Kavanagh St
A wild car chase on April 2 resulted in severe damage to several parked cars on Kavanagh St.
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Crime’s up in Southbank
The Crime Statistics Agency released its annual figures last month and once again the numbers don’t look good for postcode 3006.
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Have your say on traffic in Montague
Southbank Local News is partnering with the Montague Community Alliance (MCA) in hosting a series of free community forums in 2017 on the future redevelopment of the Montague Precinct.
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Lifeline for skinny tower
The site hosting an active permit for the controversial 74-storey Elysium tower at 54-56 Clarke St has been purchased, according to a report in “Commercial Real Estate”.
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Moray tower endorsed
The City of Melbourne has shown its support for a 51-storey tower for the corner of Moray and Hancock streets in Southbank.
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High school options aplenty!
Southbank families will be pleased to know that the enrolment zone of the new Richmond High School, to open in 2018, takes in Southbank Village.
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Short-term bridge pain
Works started last month to widen the Swan St Bridge and drivers are being encouraged to plan ahead with long delays along City Rd and Alexandra Ave expected until July.
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Bitcoin supports Big Umbrella
As part of his visit to Bitcoin’s Blockchain Centre in Southbank last month, the Prime Minister’s special adviser on cyber security Alistair MacGibbon took part in local charity The Big Umbrella’s ReaL MeaL program.
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Bollywood fitness fun
If you’re keen to break the fitness monotony of repeated gym workouts, why not try the popular Bollywood Dance Class at the Boyd Community Hub?
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How to spend Friday nights
Friday night program is back for its fifth year, giving visitors after-hours access to Melbourne’s Winter Masterpieces exhibition.
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Comedy Festival: Southbank
From March 29 to April 23, Melbourne will once again gear up for a festival full of laughs as the Melbourne Comedy Festival returns.
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Looking beyond aesthetic
While Pier Carthew enjoys exploring fashion through his lens, he said his was a more “rebellious” take on the theme.
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Doc – the office ball fetcher
Local worker Harriet has no problem at all walking her dog Doc to work everyday – “it is all about the ball”.
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A new dining experience for Southbank
The new Piatto restaurant and bar at Bella Apartments has helped further enliven the City Rd West precinct and provide locals and visitors with a fresh and comfortable dining option.
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A fresh spin on Greek dining
Since opening in April last year, ENA Greek Street Food has proven to be a major success in Southbank.
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A community cornerstone
Having operated out of Southgate for the past 17 years, the team at La Camera continues to serve the community a whole lot more than just delicious Italian food.
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Exercise induced injury and group fitness
Injuries – Please be careful! One of the main types of clients that we attract are those with a pre-existing injury often sustained from poor quality personal training.
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