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Melbourne Design Week
Presented by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and Creative Victoria, Australia’s leading annual international design event, Melbourne Design Week, will present its largest program to date, with more than 200 events from March 14 to 24.
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One year on
Buxton Contemporary explores Australian history and identity through its current arts showcases.
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Hancock coup!
Herbie Hancock is coming to Southbank as the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF returns for its 22nd year.
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Subscription wine!
Award winning local retail wine store Act of Wine, has just launched a monthly wine subscription service.
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Night Market returns
The beloved South Melbourne Night Market returned on January 10 and will run right through until February 28.
Read MoreThe psychology of habits
With so many of us going into the new year with new, sometimes never before (or many times before) attempted resolutions, I thought I would share some helpful insights on how to maximise your chances of success with these:
Read MoreCladding confusion continues
We Live Here has been inundated with complaints that it has been almost impossible to get accurate, consistent information about cladding and how to address the issue. Owners' corporations (OCs) have been telling us they are getting mixed messages about whether there is a cladding issue at all.
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Gangs in Southbank
Recent “gang” activity in inner Melbourne has received lots of attention – but it is nothing new.
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February: Sustainability Month
2019 started wonderfully by welcoming children and parents back with their home-grown sunflowers from last year’s contest, to see who grew the tallest one.
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Let’s try and find a way to all work together
Happy new year, folks. As 2019 dawns and the business of life takes over, I would like to reflect on the changes to our neighbourhood and imagine what may be on the way.
Read MoreThe authoritative voice
How many people have authority over you? How many did you count?
Read MoreWelcome to the new year
I would firstly like to welcome all our readers into 2019.
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Crown requests extension
Crown Resorts and Schiavello have formally requested an extension of time for their billion-dollar development One Queensbridge.
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Haig St a sign of office trend?
In what might prove a sign of things to come in the central city, developer Meydan Group has resubmitted a brand-new application for a 30-storey commercial office tower at 57-59 Haig St.
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South Melbourne Park opens its doors!
Our community now has a second new local school in as many years with the opening of South Melbourne Park Primary School.
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Hilton to return
Hilton Hotels & Resorts looks set to return to postcode 3006, with Melbourne Square developer OSK Property currently in negotiations with the company to operate its new 600-room flagship hotel.
Read MoreSouthbank welcomes Snr Sgt O’Toole
Southbank Police Station’s new station commander Snr Sgt Alex O’Toole knows our local area as well as anyone.
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Want the good stuff?
Fate conspired to deliver an alleged drug dealer into the hands of police in Southbank in the early hours of January 23.
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Six of the best Southbankers
Southbank continues to demonstrate its credentials as a good home for honorary Australians, with six locals acknowledged in this year’s Australia Day Honours.
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Gong for Jackie
Melbourne councillor Jackie Watts has been awarded an Australia Day honour for services to local government and to the community.
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