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Malthouse Upgrade to bring more outdoor events to Southbank
The Malthouse Theatre is having a $4.6 million upgrade to refresh the Southbank arts precinct and draw audiences to outdoor events in time for the Malthouse’s 2022/23 summer season.
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City living available to all
The former J.H. Boyd Girls’ School site’s future became clearer last month, as a new disabled- friendly residential development was announced.
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Politicians meet residents
Legislative Council members Angela Coote and Georgie Crozier met with furious Freshwater Place residents this month, to discuss their angst towards the proposed Queensbridge tower.
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Protect your number plates
We’ve recently seen an increase in thefts around Southbank, both from motor vehicles and storage cages, most commonly around our multi-level car parks.
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Detroit style pizzas are back at Arbory Afloat
Delicious Detroit style pizzas (DSP) are back at Arbory Afloat for a limited time only, but this time, with a Turkish twist.
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Outdoor virtual arcade at Southbank
A “futuristic outdoor” gaming area – which uses digital sensing technology – has transformed Southbank’s Queensbridge Square.
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Police station for Southbank
Forget the much-touted police pod, Southbank is set to have its very own police station, with a 50-member facility to be built in the area before 2015.
Read MoreDear Editor ...
I attach a poem (in the form of limerick) to celebrate our two years of COVID in Victoria. Judging by the response from a variety of people, it’s likely your readers would enjoy this take on recent events ...
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How to survive the Christmas eat-a-thon!
The Christmas period has the potential to stack on five or even 10 kilos.
Read MoreAnother year has passed us by …
President Much of the year being locked down partly explains a year that, in my opinion, has produced little productivity within Southbank.
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The indulgent product making a difference in more ways than one
Being gifted with an ice cream recipe book for Mother’s Day was not only the beginning of a new career path for Southbank resident Roz Kaldor-Aroni, but also the start of a “better for you” ice cream option.
Read MoreA humility shared
On November 28 this year, for the first time since March 2020, the congregation of St Johns Southgate knelt before the altar to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion.
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Community thrives once again
It’s been such a joy to feel a sense of community again, as our group meetups started once again last month!
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Gratitude competition winners revealed!
In our October edition, the Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) in partnership with Southbank News, asked locals what they were grateful for about living in Southbank during the pandemic. This month, we reveal the five lucky winners of the Gratitude Competition, who each receive a a $50 Visa cash card for sharing their experiences and joys of being a Southbanker …
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Rowing sheds in Southbank
President, Australian Art Deco & Modernism Society The sport of rowing has always been prominent in Victoria, particularly in Melbourne, located as it is on two rivers.
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Engineering a route to success
Engineering a route to success When it comes to kicking goals,
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We’re baaack!
Just like spring bringing everything back to life, this month brought us back with a bang! And this is only the beginning.
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Fed Square listed as potential site for First Nations cultural precinct
A draft proposal for a multi-million-dollar First Nations precinct in the heart of the city has been backed by the City of Melbourne and the First Peoples of Victoria.
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Artistic community waves goodbye to popular art space
After a near-decade of helping grow the careers of emerging artists, a popular experimental arts space in Southbank will be farewelled as it prepares to call the Queen Victoria Market precinct its new home.
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