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Cities Summit
Chair of the Fishermans Bend Ministerial Advisory Committee, Meredith Sussex, will join a host of leading Australian and international thinkers on November 30 and December 1 to discuss future planning for creating more liveable cities.
Read MoreTwo famous idiots
Southbank was in the news for the wrong reasons last month, with a spotlight shone on unauthorised high-rise rooftop access.
Read MoreDonor Tissue Bank unveiled
The new purpose-built Donor Tissue Bank Centre of Victoria was opened at the State Coroner’s Court on Kavanagh St in Southbank last month.
Read MoreQueensbridge Tower a step closer
Crown Resorts, in conjunction with their joint venture partner Schiavello Group, announced the winning architect last month for the controversial Queensbridge Tower proposal in Southbank.
Read MoreNot your average sport
Southbank resident Jason Beelders is travelling to Argentina this month to represent Australia in a sport that few people would have heard of.
Read MoreDrowning risk
It comes after a report found it had the highest frequency of inland drowning incidents in Victoria.
Read MoreLocal school approved
Southbank families will have a local school option after Melbourne councillors last month approved a proposal for a vertical school on King St.
Read MoreTesting Grounds is back
Following its winter hibernation, Southbank’s community arts space Testing Grounds reopened its gates to the public last month.
Read MoreClimb into the clouds
Southbank resident Anne Lu will climb 1642 steps to the top of Eureka Tower this month and raise much needed money for charity.
Read MoreSouthbank plays host to the music of New Orleans
On the evening of November 20, Dodds St will take on the appearance of a street from the French Quarter, as it offers attendees both a sound bite and a taste of New Orleans.
Read MoreSugar Mountain returns to Southbank
Following on from its hugely successful return to Melbourne’s arts and music scene in 2015, the Sugar Mountain festival will grace audiences with its presence once again on January 23, 2016.
Read MorePSC wins again
The Photography Studies College (PSC) has further reinforced its place as Australia’s best after taking out the Australian Institute of Professional Photography’s (AIPP) tertiary institution award for a fifth straight year.
Read MoreNot just any old fireworks!
For the second year running, South Wharf will host the only ground-level fireworks found in the city on New Years Eve, with a special surprise in store for the moment 2016 arrives.
Read MorePets Corner
Alex Fogarty and her beautiful Kelpie Cross Border Collie Alice are out and about making the most of the rare Melbourne sunshine.
Read MoreBusinesses in Southbank
Despite having only just moved here, Southbank Family Medical Centre practice principal Alex Niazov says he and his team have been overwhelmed by the response of the local community.
Read MoreBusinesses in Southbank
Since launching his company back in 2004, Lucas Real Estate director Glen Lucas has certainly come a long way.
Read MoreDo it yourself
Generally, most DIY projects are completed without proper preparation.
Read MoreOwners corporation law
Encouraging vertical communities to innovate
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