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46-year-old Yarra mystery
Police have released a new image and are calling for information to try and identify a man found dead in the Yarra River 46 years ago.
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AGM your chance to have a say
The Southbank Residents Group (SRG) will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday, October 22, giving all residents a chance to have their say on the suburb and join the residential association.
Read MoreWaterfront forum is the next frontier
The ongoing marketing discussion intensified this month after the inaugural Melbourne Waterfront Forum was jointly hosted by the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) and the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC).
Read MoreSouthbank cupboard holds key to Melbourne traffic
Melbourne’s traffic network was sent into chaos last month when both the Domain and Burnley tunnels were closed for 12 hours.
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River gets a clean up
The Yarra River is set for a cleaner future after Environment Minister Ryan Smith announced $1 billion worth of works to improve the health of the famous river.
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Get your green thumb on
Southbank locals are being encouraged to find their inner-green-thumb after the launch of a mobile vegetable patch at Federation Square during October.
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Victoria’s history right on our doorstep
Just across the river in the WTC Wharf complex is a room that holds more historical significance than almost any other in Victoria.
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YRBA keeps the status quo
The Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) has taken the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” approach, after re-electing all office bearers at its annual general meeting (AGM) last month.
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Rotary celebrates partnerships
The Southbank Rotary Club held its annual Community Service Awards during October, with a lavish celebration in the Palladium room at Crown.
Read MoreMinister goes full steam ahead
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has his critics in Southbank, but he has continued to make major changes to his portfolio, last month introducing reforms to planning policy framework to protect the corridor of the Yarra River.
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MCEC shines at Melbourne show
The chefs at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) were celebrating last month after taking out a champion trophy at the Royal Melbourne Fine Food Awards.
Read MoreSouthbank directory launched
Southbank is set to have a new business directory after ‘Southbank Local News’ launched its latest venture, the Southbank Directory.
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Vault finds peace in Southbank
It was once one of the most talked about pieces of public art in Melbourne, but these days Vault is happy in the peaceful surrounds of Southbank.
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Conducting in Australia
This month The Arts Precinct sat down for a chat with Ben Northey, the Patricia Riordan Associate Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, to find out whether it was possible for aspiring conductors to have a career here in Australia.
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Art prize celebrates 10 years
The Mission to Seafarers on Northbank celebrated the 10th year of its Maritime art prize last month, crowning The Business End II the winner and handing artist Martin Campbell the $15,000 first prize.
Read MoreNew Gallery President
Bruce Parncutt was announced and installed as the new president of the Council of Trustees of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) last month.
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Eureka boss rides for smiles
Eureka tower building manager Peter Jones has been riding motorbikes for 18 years, but he’s never attempted a trip as arduous or important about the one he is currently planning.
Read MoreBusinesses in Southbank
Short on space in your high-rise apartment or business office?
Read MoreSt Johns Southgate
Sunday October 7 is a day for all creatures – great and small - at St John’s Southgate.
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