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Street Smarts
Clarke St, located underneath the busy Westgate Freeway was named after Dr Edward Clarke.
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Two new train stations for Southbank
The State Government has announced two new underground train stations to service Southbank as part of its 2014-15 State Budget.
Read MoreGood Beer Week
It will be beer-lovers’ heaven in Southbank during May when the Good Beer Week hits town.
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Locals say City Rd needs an overhaul
The verdict is overwhelming – the public does not like City Rd and thinks it needs a lot of work.
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Shrine to be protected from development shadows
The Shrine of Remembrance was the centre of attention last month on ANZAC Day and Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced new planning controls to ensure it would continue to be protected long into the future.
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Does school funding go far enough?
The South Melbourne Primary School received funding in May’s State Budget, but not everyone is pleased with the pace of progress.
Read MoreSRG president’s special trip
Southbank Resident’s Group (SRG) president and returned serviceman Tony Penna is getting set for a special pilgrimage to Gallipoli for the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing.
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Appeal moves to Southbank
The much-loved Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal found a new home in Southbank in April.
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Morning peak hour could get worse
The threat of more morning peak hour traffic congestion in Southbank has been avoided, for now.
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Walk though our history
Southbank’s history was highlighted last month as part of the National Heritage Festival.
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Futuristic sculpture revealed on Northbank
North Wharf is now home to a sculpture that gives the public a chance to travel back to the future.
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Council objects to new development
The redevelopment of the historic global television studios on Dorcas St has hit a hurdle, with the City of Melbourne objecting to a planning application for the site.
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Does Power Street exit also need a static noise camera?
Does Southbank need another noise camera?
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Leading the way in offices
It’s not just the residential population that is growing quickly in Southbank, according to a new report.
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Massive crowds for Mother’s Day Classic
Thousands came to Southbank last month on Mother’s Day for the Mother’s Day Classic.
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MTC wins six Green Room awards
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) artistic director Brett Sheehy has congratulated all of the winners of the 2014 Green Room Awards.
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Reliving The Beatles
Beatles fans are in for a treat in July, when some of Australia’s rock’n’roll stars play The White Album Concert.
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Testing Grounds garnered some unexpected support last month, through the City Rd consultation.
Read MoreStreet Smarts
Marking out the Southern boarder of Southbank, Dorcas St is named after The Dorcas Society of Melbourne.
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