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The cost of cladding
RE: OCs will be forced to fix dodgy cladding. Surely this is tripe?
Read MorePositive psychology for increased wellbeing
Traditionally, psychologists have been focused on alleviating human suffering by supporting individuals to relieve the negative symptoms they experience.
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From corporate office to high-end living
At the southern end of Southbank is the block of apartments called The Domain.
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Walking for a purpose
When Thomasine Warmington was in her mid-20s, she lived in a share house on Southbank Boulevard that overlooked the coroners court and the adjoining mortuary.
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Liberals and Nationals ship sheep
During the last parliamentary session, the Liberals narrowly defeated legislation that would have phased out live exports of sheep.
Read MoreCladding – remove now, pay later?
Apartment buildings across Melbourne are finding that it can cost hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to remove combustible cladding.
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At last, a Fishermans Bend Framework!
On Friday, October 5, the Minister for Planning, Richard Wynn, released the Fishermans Bend Framework plan.
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Building Anzac Station
Works to build the Metro Tunnel’s new Anzac Station under St Kilda Rd are progressing.
Read MoreHere we go again
Our seat, Albert Park, is currently held by the ALP’s Martin Foley by just 3 per cent.
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Much needed activation
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously endorsed a 38-storey proposal for a last remaining key site, which sits on a less-than-desirably-activated City Rd block.
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Another tower heads to VCAT
The developer of another planning Sturt St planning application bound for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is seeking approval for a tower that is higher than what was originally proposed.
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Sturt St up for sale
As one approved permit for an 18-storey tower at 135 Sturt St was sold to a new developer last month, another 18-storey permit at 153 Sturt St was put on the market.
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Under one roof
JB Hi-Fi and The Good Guys have found an administrative home in Southbank.
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New era for market
South Melbourne Market (SMM) will usher in a new era in March when it introduces a revitalised management committee.
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Framework final
The state government has released the final framework and planning controls for Fishermans Bend.
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Strata dwellers face solar discrimination
While the major political parties are setting out to woo voters with solar subsidies, these policies do little for strata dwellers such as Southbankers.
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Talking transport
The three major candidates for the state seat of Albert Park answered questions on local transport issues at the Metropolitan Transport Forum for Port Phillip last month.
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A tour of our Arts Precinct and its people
Arts organisations in Southbank talk a lot about being part of Melbourne’s dedicated Arts Precinct – but what does that really mean?
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