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For Stella, photography is all about capturing emotions
“It’s being able to communicate something – a feeling – through imagery rather than words,” Stella explained. “Words can’t always capture an emotion like images can.”
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Interview with Bradley Fauteux
Interview between Southbank Local News publisher Shane Scanlan and Parks Victoria CEO Bradley Fauteux on July 4, 2016.
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A home dog
Four-year-old golden retriever Mika is described as being somewhat of a goof and a couch potato.
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Celebrating 50 years
Founded in Australia in 1965 by prolific entrepreneur Bob Ansett, Budget Car and Truck Rentals has grown into one of the country’s largest operators over its 50 year history.
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Homewares at palatable prices
Having just opened at South Wharf DFO’s Homemaker Centre in December, Melbourne’s first Off the Pallet store is inviting locals in urgent need of homewares to pop down for a visit.
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A holistic approach to health
The Southbank Family Medical Centre continues to extend its community health services with the addition of a registered psychology practice.
Read MoreUnderstanding your “why”
Many people seem to go through phases of motivation and subsequent periods of regular exercise but cannot seem to make it a life-long habit.
Read MoreDo it yourself
Like myself, many of you are renters so painting rooms isn’t exactly a regular event.
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A local through and through
As a Southbank resident of more than 10 years, Arji Fry has witnessed the suburb mature rapidly around her since first moving into her City Rd apartment.
Read MoreNew laws show Spring St is out of touch
New laws for short-stay apartments being introduced into State Parliament show that the government is totally out of touch with residents and all that the We Live Here movement is fighting for.
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Build us a park!
The local community is calling on the City of Melbourne to build it a new park at the Boyd Community Hub.
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Nightmare on Whiteman St
Exacerbated flooding problems, rubbish and debris and now a rat plague are some of the issues local residents are dealing with as a result of Yarra Trams’ upgrades to the Whiteman St tram junction.
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Foley’s warm welcome
State member for Albert Park Martin Foley dropped in to the Southbank Police Station last month to welcome police to their new home.
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Crown’s tall order
The controversial Queensbridge Tower proposal is back on the Planning Minister’s table, with an application to build what would become Australia’s tallest building.
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Shave for a cause
Principal of Ray White Southbank Andrew Salvo will go bald this month to help raise much-needed funds for cancer research.
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Nippy: Ice slide coming to Southbank
Eureka Skydeck will set up a 40-metre ice slide in Southbank for the school holidays, running from June 25 to July 17.
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A recast vision
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne last month released a new vision for Southbank’s future neighbours at Fishermans Bend, which is now being put to the community for consultation.
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MCEC begins expansion
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has stated a more than $300 million expansion project.
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Residents unite to stop skyscraper
Southbank residents from Bank Apartments on City Rd are joining forces to stop a behemoth 200-metre tower on neighbouring Clarke St, which is currently before Planning Minister Richard Wynne.
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