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OMG! Totes time for young peeps to shine
If you felt like the young’uns had taken over last month it was because National Youth Week was launched at Southbank, with fanfare and excitement from a group of young Australians.
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Comedy duo drop by
Boyd Community Centre had a couple of surprise guests last month, when radio and television superstars Hamish and Andy dropped by for a game of one-on-one basketball.
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Soup to help food charities
Southbank locals were treated to gourmet soup at bargain prices last month, when Feed Melbourne trucks rolled into Queensbridge Square to feed the hungry masses.
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Council promises transparency
City of Melbourne has vowed to become a more accessible, transparent and responsive organisation in its four-year plan.
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Walk to raise autism awareness
Thousands descended into Southbank last month for a walk and carnival to raise awareness of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as part of World Autism Awareness Day.
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It’s hip in the square
The First Friday Dance Club went modern last month as unique brands of hip-hop dancing were taught to an enthusiastic crowd.
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Sake for sake’s sake
Southbank’s Japanese restaurant Wagamama put a different spin on the standard wine-tasting course last month, holding a sake master class.
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Rotary calls on friends for a hand
Southbank Rotary and friends joined forces last month to kick off the “Rotary and Friends” program, a nation-wide initiative, with a working bee held at Westgate Park, under the shadows of the Westgate Bridge.
Read MoreMeeting right in Southbank
A meeting of high-powered political and business figures converged on Southbank last month, for a dinner to celebrate the 70th anniversary of right-wing think tank, the Institute of Public Affairs.
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Buoyed by community response
The first ever Buoyed @ Boyd community event was held last month at, you guessed it, Boyd Community Hub.
Read MoreResidents join forces at forum
Southbank Residents Group (SRG) came together with the Docklands Community Association and the Eastenders last month for a community forum about the Metropolitan Planning Strategy.
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NEON SET TO INSPIRE SOUTHBANK
Melbourne Theatre Company is excited to launch the NEON Festival of Independent Theatre, celebrating the finest of Southbank’s and Melbourne’s inspiring independent arts community.
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DANCE TROUP LAUNCH EXHIBITION
A Torres Strait art exhibition was given a boost last month, with the appearance of the Badu Island Zugubal Traditional Dancers.
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MSO AND MRC COME TOGETHER FOR SPECTACULAR
Two of Southbank major institutions joined forces last month, when the Melbounre Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and the Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) came together to create Metropolis.
Read MoreOn the box
In Australia, the history of late-night television is much revered.
Read MoreSt Johns Southgate
‘Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in; he saw and believed.’ (John 20:8)
Read MoreLetters to the editor
I saw your article in issue 16 of the ‘Southbank Local News’ regarding “Footpath blockage, but no help” and I would like to give you a residents, ratepayers and pedestrian’s perspective of the Queensbridge footpath closure.
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Southbank Residents’ Group
By the time you read this, we would have held our community forum for the Metropolitan Planning Strategy at the Town Hall.
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