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Yarra River Business Association
It’s an exciting milestone for marketing of the Yarra River Precinct.
Read MoreOwners corporation law
Owners’ Corporations (OCs) need to observe time limitation periods for bringing a building defect claim.
Read MoreSt Johns Southgate
A few weeks ago I found myself in a dark room dancing with complete strangers and I thought to myself: This is just like Christian worship.
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City apartment affordability fears
Planning Minister Richard Wynne has started the long-anticipated debate on standards for apartment construction with the release last month of a discussion paper, ‘Better Apartments’.
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Council denies parking quotas
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle called a special press conference in May after an anonymous City of Melbourne parking officer alleged that inspectors were being pressured to meet infringement quotas.
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Businesses in Southbank
Expert property advice a stone’s throw from Southbank
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Pets Corner
Hugo and Roger were all smiles during their walk to the Botanic Gardens.
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Health and Wellbeing
Increasing your activity - both body and mind. Use your Southbank community!
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Councillors reject ‘strange’ application
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously voted to recommend against a proposal for a 45-storey tower at 57-59 Haig St in Southbank.
Read MoreSupport for open space contributions
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a planning scheme amendment, which would require developers to pay fixed public open space contributions.
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Two Schools meet for AGM
Members of local education lobby group Two Schools Now met for its annual general meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, May 27 in the wake of May’s state budget announcement.
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Bold new vision for Sandridge Bridge
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle has backed a proposal to transform Southbank’s historic Sandridge Bridge into an “aerial park”.
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Tram boost for Queensbridge St
Southbank was subject to major construction works last month when Queensbridge St was torn up as part of a project to upgrade Melbourne’s tram network.
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Police clamping down on car theft
St Kilda Rd Police Station commander Snr-Sgt Steve Bills says police have had enough of careless people leaving valuables in their vehicles when parking in Southbank.
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A flurry of Fishermans Bend approvals
State Planning Minister Richard Wynne approved $570 million in new apartments for Fishermans Bend last month, prompting concerns from the community.
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Mass dance action
Hundreds gathered at ACCA last month to protest against the Federal Government’s proposed plan to shave more than $100 million from the budget of the Australian Council for the Arts.
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The app for high-rise
Freshwater Place in Southbank continues to lead the way in defining apartment living in Melbourne, with the creation of a free smartphone and tablet app for its residents.
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Love lock campaign
Southbank resident Kevin Neville has initiated an online campaign in response to the City of Melbourne’s decision to remove more than 20,000 locks from the Southbank footbridge.
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MCEC serves up another fundraising success
The annual Starlight Five Chefs Dinner was held for a fourth consecutive year at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) on May 21 to raise funds and awareness for Australia’s seriously ill children and their families.
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Southgate cinema to hibernate
Following last month’s final screening of “A Most Wanted Man”, Southgate Cinema has gone into hibernation over winter.
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