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Expansion takes shape
The $300 million expansion of the South Wharf precinct is well on track for scheduled completion early next year.
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River Graze returns
The 25th Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returns on March 31, with Southbank set to yet again play host to the event’s opening weekend as part of River Graze.
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Welcome new Southbankers!
The Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) hosted the ‘New to Southbank’ presentation at the Boyd Community Hub on March 1, to welcome new residents.
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An explorative approach
Having spent his whole life constantly learning, fourth year Photography Studies College (PSC) student Michael Thompson is using his study as a chance to keep absorbing everything in his path.
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Marathon on a treadmill
Melbourne artist Tristan Meecham is set to conquer 42km on a treadmill live on stage as part of Fun Run at Arts Centre Melbourne on March 12.
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Paris Combo is coming back
The globally acclaimed French band Paris Combo is making a comeback at Melbourne Recital Centre on March 25.
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Man charged over stabbing
A man has been charged over the stabbing of a local worker at Southbank Promenade on Friday, February 24.
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Watson brings laughs and scares to MICF
Watson’s new horror comedy “Go To Hell!” will make the Malthouse Theatre audience both laugh and cringe at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
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Alfred the bilingual dog
After living in a household that uses two languages, Alfred has become somewhat bilingual and responds to both Spanish and English.
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A missing ingredient
Owner of new My Goodness Pizza and Burgers Danny Debattista said he had felt Southbank had been lacking a casual and quality dining option for some time. And judging by the local response since the store’s opening late last year, he’s spot on.
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Proposal for differential OC charging
As part of its review into consumer property law legislation including the Owners Corporation Act, Consumer Affairs Victoria is currently considering a number of different options for reform.
Read MoreA big year for We Live Here
We Live Here recently celebrated its first birthday and what a year it has been!
Read MoreBoulevard transformation good news for our river precinct
The City of Melbourne’s imminent transformation of Southbank Boulevard is the biggest public infrastructure project in the area since the creation of Southbank itself. It will significantly impact on how local people spend their recreation time and how visitors interact with the precinct.
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Government left red-faced on Ferrars St
The State Government has informed the City of Port Phillip that it won’t have the funds required to open the new Montague Park on Ferrars St by the beginning of 2018 as originally planned.
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More Chinese New Year action
There is plenty of Chinese New Year action to come at Southbank.
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The right person for the job
Former Lara Lake Primary School principal Noel Creece has been appointed to lead Victoria’s first vertical government primary school in Southbank.
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An artistic unveiling
Developer Mirvac has officially opened 2 Riverside Quay two months ahead of schedule complete with an eye catching public art installation by local artist Britt Salt.
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Thank you Colin
As one principal begins in Southbank, another has said farewell.
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Fancy a boat ride?
Whiteman and Clarendon streets were the envy of the Yarra River in late December as one local took to the floodwaters in his inflatable kayak.
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