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Strata law goes to the movies
I’ll stick to what I’m good at, being a lawyer that is.
Read MoreWe Live Here policy on short-stays
The We Live Here movement has developed a draft policy on short-stays that will be presented to all forms of government.
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Crying out for community
Having purchased his home more than five years ago, Bank Apartments resident Jack Tan says he loves living in Southbank.
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Whiteman St issues
Thank you for your coverage of the problems caused by the works to Tram Stop 125 on Whiteman St. Like all Whiteman St residents, I am fed up to my back teeth with the problems caused by the removal of 25 car parks and subsequent worsening of the floods on our street.
Read MoreWe need to talk about Kevin
I couldn’t help but feel for our 26th prime minister when I heard the news that the government wouldn’t be endorsing his candidacy for Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Read MoreAction packed August
Census night has been and gone and I hope everyone in Southbank participated.
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Residents unite to stop high-rise
Locals from Southbank’s low-rise community are voicing their outrage over a proposal to build a 21-storey tower at 135 Sturt St.
Read MoreLandmark Supreme Court short-stay decision
A landmark Supreme Court decision has paved the way for short-stay accommodation across the state.
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Sod turned on our school
Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Education James Merlino helped turn the sod on Southbank’s future vertical school at Ferrars St on August 8.
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Apartment theft
Southbank police have released images of two people following the theft of a mobile phone at Southbank on July 5.
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Meet the voices of Montague
Montague Community Alliance founders Patricia Avery and Gary Willis have been part of the driving force behind seeking proper planning for the Fishermans Bend urban renewal precinct.
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Danby clinches Melbourne Ports
Michael Danby has again retained his seat for Melbourne Ports this election, despite a 2.18 per cent swing towards the Liberal Party and a 3.62 per cent gain by the Greens.
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Council opposes Southbank proposals
The City of Port Phillip resolved to oppose two Southbank planning applications for high-rise towers last month.
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Supporting women under One Roof
You might have noticed that there is a fresh new look to what was formerly a redundant office space at 77 City Rd.
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MCEC delivers economic boost
For the fourth consecutive year, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) end of financial year figures have exceeded expectations and delivered a major boost to the Victorian economy.
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Help shape your gardens
During August, the team at the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (RBGV) is calling on the local community to come and share its ideas on how to improve one of the city’s greatest natural assets.
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Office building to double in size
A proposal to add 10-storeys to an existing office building on the corner of Southbank Boulevard and City Rd was endorsed by City of Melbourne councillors last month.
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Southbank a main Pokemon attraction
Pokemon Go enthusiasts are flocking to Southbank from suburbs as far as Pakenham to catch the virtual monsters.
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Sculptural dance
New artist-in-residence at the Boyd Community Hub Deanne Butterworth says she is focused on dance, public sculptures and space.
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Love-locks become works of art
Couples who fixed a padlock along Evan Walker Bridge some years ago as a tribute to their love can rest assured that, since removed, the locks are being transformed into extraordinary art.
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