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New City Rd beacon
Another skyscraper is set to soar out of City Rd, after planning minister Richard Wynne gave the green light to Altus Development’s 62-storey proposal.
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United approach to Chinese New Year
As the first step towards putting Melbourne on the world’s Chinese New Year map, the city’s many Chinese community players have this year united under a single brand and have significantly expanded the celebrations.
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South Wharf Tower sold
CBRE Global Investors and German fund manager Universal-Investment have recently acquired South Wharf Tower.
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Diamonds in the rough
For diamond wedding anniversary couple Joe and Marge Bagnara, 60 years of marriage has been nothing but a wonderful journey.
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New resident advocacy group
A new advocacy group aims to tackle issues facing inner-city residential apartment dwellers.
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Enterprize facelift
It has become a hotspot for those sleeping rough, but a new City of Melbourne plan aims to activate Enterprize Park.
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Bridging the social gap
The newly formed Melbourne City Southbank Lion’s Club has identified improving access to social welfare services for migrants as its primary focus for its first year in operation.
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Tour Dé Southbank
A star-studded international field, which included the likes of two-time Tour Dé France champion Chris Froome (pictured), raced along Southbank this month as part of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.
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Local planning power
Locals who wish to stay in tune with new developments in Southbank may be interested to discover that there is indeed a way to do so without having to endure tiring research.
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Outrage over private use of park
Flinders Wharf residents are outraged by the use of Seafarers Rest as the venue for a pop-up bar.
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Come graze along the river
The heart of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival can again be found along Southbank this year from March 4 to 13 as part of the River Graze program.
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Federal faces talk transport
Federal Opposition spokesperson for infrastructure Anthony Albanese and Member for Melbourne Ports Michael Danby staged a public forum this month to discuss local public transport issues.
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Where’s the “green space?”
The hope of added green space to Southbank’s Normanby Rd reserve along Whiteman St has failed to come to fruition.
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Southbank has again been criticised for being too car-friendly and providing pedestrians with a confusing network of walkable areas.
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Metro river drilling begins
Geotechnical drilling under the Yarra River has started as part of the Melbourne Metro Rail Project.
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A testing upgrade
Southbank’s Testing Grounds is due to undergo major infrastructure upgrades in time for a mid-year launch, although reopening dates depend on construction time frames.
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Boyd’s Christmas bonanza!
Locals flocked to the Boyd Community Hub on December 10 last year for a fun-filled Southbank Christmas celebration.
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Agent of the Year
Local agent Baden Lucas has been named Victoria’s top real estate agent.
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Picnic at Hanging Rock takes the stage
On February 26 Malthouse Theatre will host the world-premiere of its stage adaption of the Australian classic Picnic at Hanging Rock.
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Enter Natalie Prass
Rolling Stone magazine praised her as one of the 10 new artists you need to know in 2015, and on February 29 American singer-songwriter Natalie Prass is coming to Melbourne.
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