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MCEC opens the doors to the locals
In what is a unique occurrence at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), the centre will be hosting it’s own event, Open Space, on Thursday, February 28.
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Men’s shed opens, near Southbank
Southbank handymen and women may not yet have their own space to work but in the mean time there has been a “Men’s shed” open in neighbouring South Melbourne, and it is encouraging Southbank residents to use the facility.
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Classes ideal for city living
Have you got a great story about living in Southbank you want to let the world know about? Pump Theatre may have the perfect opportunity for you.
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Bridge builds connections
Work has started on the Jim Stynes Bridge that will connect the Northbank precinct to Docklands.
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Sustainable living encouraged along the river
Sustainable living is becoming more and more popular and locals had a great chance to learn more about it last month, during the Sustainable Living Festival at Federation Square and Birrarung Marr.
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MUSIC FESTIVAL ON VACANT BLOCK
A vacant block behind the Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) was transformed into the stage for the perfect summer music festival last month, as the MRC hosted The Garden Party.
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SOUTH WHARF TURNS ARTISTIC
The South Wharf promenade is an idyllic location during the summer months and the ambience was added to last month with a number of Melbourne artists taking up residence.
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GRANTS FOR SOUTHBANK INSTITUTIONS
Another round of arts grants from Premier and Minister for the Arts Ted Baillieu has seen three important Southbank institutes receive money to help support their work.
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AUSTRALIAN WORLD ORCHESTRA COMES TO TOWN
Budding musicians have a unique opportunity coming up when the Australian World Orchestra (AWO) holds its Masterclass Program here in Southbank.
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Got a pet? It's a sure bet you'll need a vet
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Pet’s corner
Moving from a 10 acre block in the country to an apartment in the middle of Southbank would be a hard move for humans, but just imagine how dogs would cope with the change!
Read MoreCouncil reviews planning process
While the Freshwater Place residents who protested against the approved Queensbridge Tower at 1-15 Queensbridge Street have lost their battle, they have gone some way to changing the rules for future concerned residents.
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Big crowds behave well and celebrate new year
Southbank may not have had its own live-site to view the New Years Eve spectacular, but it was certainly involved, with many of our buildings being utilised in the fireworks display.
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Paparazzi dogs on show
It seems the photographic journalists at “Southbank Local News” might have to watch their backs as there is a new breed of snappers in town.
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Boyd meeting rooms comes at a cost
The Boyd library community meeting rooms now come at a cost to those wanting to use them.
Read MoreMan arrested after burnout, crashes and assault
A 19-year-old man was arrested by police after a string of incidents in Southbank during January.
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The perfect way to start the day
Struggled to get out of bed this morning? The solution may be closer than you’d expect.
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