Latest articles by Southbank News
Push for a better-designed city welcomes local input
The City of Melbourne’s newly appointed Design Excellence Advisory Committee brings together industry experts, academics and — perhaps most importantly — community members to work through design challenges and opportunities facing Melbourne. Southbank News spoke with two locals who form part of the inaugural committee, one of which has ideas to better utilise Southbank’s undercrofts.
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Royal Commission “didn’t go hard” enough on Crown
A former City of Melbourne councillor believes the operations of Crown Melbourne should have been “curtailed more aggressively” after a Royal Commission advised against stripping its licence.
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Businesses rejoice as world’s longest lockdown ends
Southbank traders are pinning their hopes on a robust rebound after finally waving goodbye to the world’s longest lockdown.
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Southbank and Montague residents plagued by hooning
Southbank residents have reported an increase in hooning and anti-social behaviour since lockdown restrictions were eased and are urging authorities to act.
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In love with tower culture
It doesn’t matter if your next step is big or small if you are a resident of one of the many towers in Southbank.
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The pride of Southbank
Local South African mastiff Simba may not be the pride of Africa, but to other dogs at Boyd Park, he’s a mighty king!
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How the luxury property market has been impacted by lockdowns
Whether you are an investor or an owner in Southbank and surrounds’ luxury property market, it is important to note that the luxury market has stood the test of time during this pandemic when the economy was thrown into a precarious position because of the lockdowns
Read MoreWhat is freedom?
Almost 501 years ago, Martin Luther, famous figure of what we now know as the Protestant Reformation, wrote a treatise titled, On the Freedom of the Christian, which would go on to be one of his most influential writings
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Latest plans released for Anzac Station
The latest plans for Anzac Station and surrounds have been revealed, showing more trees saved in the iconic St Kilda Rd precinct and better accessibility
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Goal setting – three levels
Just In Time Personal Training Basic exercise goals
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Revitalising spring
As self-care continues to be a highlight and a priority, spring reminds us to have fun, just be and enjoy each moment, while still taking good care of ourselves, the environment, and the community
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When Southbank was a canvas town!
President, Australian Art Deco & Modernism Society Television news regularly confronts us with images of large refugee camps around the world
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Safety fix “making moves” at notorious Power St intersection
Long-term designs for a much-anticipated safety fix at a dangerous Southbank intersection which was the scene of a horrific truck crash could be finalised as early as October.
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More Montague high-rise plans
The Minister for Planning will decide on the fate of two new high-rise proposals for Montague after City of Port Phillip councillors endorsed plans for a Buckhurst St tower, while knocking back a “concerning” project for Normanby Rd.
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Office tower plans for Moray St
A $64 million plan to demolish an old 1930s factory building and construct a 22-storey office tower at a prominent Southbank site will be considered by the City of Melbourne.
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“Biggest rewrite” of urban design rules given tick of approval
The City of Melbourne will be “raising the bar” in future developments after rigorous new planning rules were ushered in to prevent “ugly towers” ruining skylines and streetscapes.
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Residents say Montague is a “dumping ground” for construction sites
Residents of a Montague apartment building say that amenity in the area has significantly decreased since being encircled by three construction sites.
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YRBA reveals five-year strategy for Southbank’s business precinct
The Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) has unveiled its Five-Year Strategic Plan: 2021-2026, aimed at leading its members through post COVID-19 recovery with an eye on big ticket infrastructure projects like Greenline and the “Arts Centre re-imagining.”
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COVID road map offers “glimmer of hope” as traders gear up to reopen
Traders in Southbank have expressed relief for Victoria’s COVID road map, but many are holding their breath as to whether the city will reopen in late October.
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