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From pop star to photographer
Jade Soldati said photography has always surrounded her, but it wasn’t until two years ago when she finally decided to take it up.
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Dr Google, balance and, if exercise is a chore, do something you love!
How is your balance?
Read MoreGet onboard the YRBA
170 businesses are members of the Yarra River Business Association, but the City of Melbourne’s data tells us that there are well over 1000 businesses in the precinct, employing more than 40,000 people.
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Interior design heaven
With a name befitting of what one is met with when entering the 2000sqm heritage listed South Melbourne warehouse, the World of Style showroom truly is a slice of interior design heaven.
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Strength to strength
The Southbank Medical Clinic’s philosophy is providing an accessible and patient-focused “one-stop-shop” for the local communities of Southbank, South Melbourne and the CBD.
Read MoreVegetables, mental health and 10 tips for sitting posture
Vital vegetables – are you eating enough?
Read MoreGiving up on crime?
I was astounded by a comment made by Snr Sgt Steve Bills of Southbank police in the Septemer edition of Southbank Local News.
Read MoreOf dandelions, deadlines and daughters
Last week I managed to find the time to take my two kids to the park for a kick of the footy and a run around.
Read MoreCouncil profits at residents’ expense
I have a great update for you this month, with news, events, updates and even a personal announcement.
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Residents meet to protect low-rise
Local lobby group Save Dodds St will host a community meeting this month to help protect Southbank’s low-rise neighbourhood from overdevelopment.
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Not the park we had hoped for
The City of Melbourne formally announced last month that it had reached a new commercial agreement for the redevelopment of the JH Boyd School site.
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Same old story for Southbank
City of Melbourne councillors were once again unable to have their say on two separate Southbank planning applications last month because too many of them had accepted donations from the developer.
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A warm welcome
More than 35 locals gathered at Boyd Community Hub last month to warmly welcome people new to Australia.
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Riverside Quay to become new culinary hotspot
A part of Riverside Quay will be transformed into a major culinary destination.
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An exchange of ideas
Local architecture and permaculture group Urban Pear will host two free workshops on the art of food preservation and fermentation as part of this year’s Seniors Festival.
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Celebrating Gaybies!
A new public photo exhibit on a shipping container, which displays images and messages of children, teens and young adults living with LGBTI families, has arrived at Queensbridge Square.
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Long-awaited activation at the Guild
The developer of The Guild has entered into a lease agreement with the City of Melbourne for the entire ground floor retail space at 152 Sturt St.
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Steady ship at YRBA
The Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) executive committee remains largely unchanged following the group’s 17th annual general meeting (AGM) last month.
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Building boom is just warming up
If you think Southbank has too many apartments, “you ain’t seen nuthin yet!”
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One of the last gems
A prime Moray St site, which has an existing permit approved for a 38-storey tower, was sold for $8.8 million last month.
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