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St Johns Southgate
Hardship, loss, redemption, grace and Disney
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A love for inner-city living
Having moved to Southbank seven years ago, Sovereign resident Paul Doyle said he and wife Jacqui had fallen in love with the inner-city lifestyle.
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Southbank Police Station given the green light
The new Southbank Police Station at 66-76 Moray St is expected to be in operation by March 2016 after State Treasury officially signed off on the building’s lease last month.
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Forman elected as YRBA president
The Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) has a new president, after executive members elected Red Rock Leisure’s John Forman at September 10’s annual general meeting (AGM).
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Short-stays back to Supreme Court
The long-running dispute between inner-city residents and short-stay apartment operators took another twist last month with the Watergate owners’ corporation (OC) voting to take its grievance to the Supreme Court.
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Further wait on underpass upgrade
$100 million restoration works to upgrade Flinders Street Station started last month, but the State Government says early works will not include refurbishing the underpass between Elizabeth St and Northbank.
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Up Market postponed
The Up Market will be temporarily postponed due to high winds at its last market day rendering its current site at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) forecourt unviable.
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Builder appointed for Australia 108
Construction of the southern hemisphere’s tallest residential tower, Australia 108, at the corner of Southbank Boulevard and City Rd, will start this month, following the appointment of builder Brookfield Multiplex.
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Feedback on City Rd
Drop-in community consultation sessions on the City of Melbourne’s Draft City Rd Master Plan got underway at the Boyd Community Hub on September 28.
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New Lions Club launches
The new Melbourne City Southbank Lions Club was officially chartered last month with more than 70 friends and guests at the Melbourne City Bowls Club.
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Ideas put to test at Riverside Quay
A range of ideas were tested via temporary installations at Riverside Quay last month, as the City of Melbourne and developer Mirvac continue public consultation on the area’s future vision.
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Sky-high stunt over Southbank
High-wire artist Kane Peterson achieved an Australian first last month, when he successfully walked across a 21-metre tightrope suspended from Melbourne’s tallest building, Eureka Tower.
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Connecting residents through film
Sovereign apartment residents Paul Doyle and Chris McGill have recently launched a one-of-a-kind cinema club for their fellow residents.
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MCEC an economic driver
For the third year in a row, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre’s (MCEC) end of financial year figures have exceeded all previous year-end results.
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Property performer
When it comes to inner city property, Southbank has been the standout performing location in recent years, according to CBRE Real Estate.
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Good food blooms at Southgate
A cascade of edible flowers will transform Southgate’s precinct of 13 restaurants and bars during Spring Racing’s Melbourne Cup week, from October 31 until November 8.
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Meet Southgate’s new chefs
Three Southgate restaurants, Miyako, Artusi and Pure South Dining, have recently welcomed new head chefs just in time for the launch of ‘Good Food Blooms’.
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Spring Racing needs right next door
Whether it is fashion inspiration, a quick fix, hair and beauty or placing a few bets, all of your Spring Racing needs can be found under one roof at Southgate.
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Wieners race goes worldwide
The inaugural dachshund race, Running of the Wieners at Southgate, attracted international attention last month.
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Carers Week sanctuary
An arts project staged along Southbank Promenade this month provided an intimate space for Melburnians to slow down and reflect during Carers Week.
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