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Lions roar at 2024 International Parade of Nations
The 2024 International Parade of Nations took over the King’s Domain parkland on June 22, kicking off the 106th Lions International Convention in Melbourne.
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NGV unveils blockbuster ancient Egyptian exhibition
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents Pharaoh, a landmark exhibition celebrating ancient Egyptian art and culture spanning 3000 years, running until October 6.
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Port Phillip adopts “future proof” budget
The City of Port Phillip has approved its final budget and year four council plan ahead of the 2024-25 financial year as it aims to reduce the burden of the cost-of-living crisis on its ratepayers.
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Acclaimed Shakespeare reimagining premieres at Malthouse
Following successful seasons internationally, Macbeth (An Undoing) is set to debut in Australia at Malthouse Theatre on July 5.
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The words we use matter
Two weeks ago, my office in St Kilda was vandalised.
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Construction of Melbourne Square’s new tower is under way
Developer OSK Property has broken ground on BLVD – the latest tower as part of its $3 billion Melbourne Square precinct in Southbank.
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Leith Young embarks on new chapter at PSC
While Leith Young has worked in trades for most of his life, he has finally chosen to follow his passion and embark on a photography career.
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ACCA unveils latest exhibition supporting emerging artists
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) presents Future Remains: The 2024 Macfarlane Commissions from June 29 to September – the fourth instalment of a multi-year initiative supporting innovative artworks by emerging and mid-career artists.
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South Melbourne Market’s success: a tale of community
Why is the South Melbourne Market flourishing when others like Prahran and Queen Victoria Market (QVM) seem to be losing their way and their local visitors?
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Southbank’s winter wonderland with gardening, games, and green fashion
Winter has well and truly arrived in our neighbourhood, and the Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) community gardeners have welcomed it.
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Pill testing trial to keep people safe – and save lives
Our Victorian Government will trial pill testing, also known as drug checking, starting this summer.
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Southbank receives more lip service from the council
Well, here we are at the end of the financial year and the City of Melbourne has handed down its budget for 2024/25. And, once again, it’s somewhat underwhelming from a Southbank perspective.
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Marble in Melbourne
One of Melbourne’s classic interwar buildings is the Manchester Unity, which still dominates the corner of Collins and Swanston streets. Designed in 1932 for a major commercial organisation, it combines commercial gothic and Art Deco styling.
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Join Southbank3006 for an evening with Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece
Southbank3006 will host new Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece as part of the “Making Southbank A Neighbourhood of Possibilities” event on August 1 at 6pm.
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From Southbank to Canberra, it’s an honour to represent you
I’m Steph Hodgins-May, and I’ve recently been sworn in as your new federal Greens Senator.
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Southbank man fined for noisy vehicle
A Southbank man has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court for failing to produce a certificate to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to show his car had passed a noise compliance test.
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Two charged after speeding car crashes in Southbank
Two men have been charged after a speeding car was allegedly involved a three-vehicle crash in Southbank that saw one person taken to hospital.
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Arts Centre Sunday Market to live on at Southgate from July
In what has been described as a “huge coup” for Southbankers and market-lovers alike, the much-loved Arts Centre Sunday Market will remain in the suburb at its new home at Southgate from Sunday, July 7.
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Crown Melbourne unveils world’s first exclusive Grey Goose bar
In celebration of Australia’s leading premium vodka, Crown Melbourne has opened the doors to the world’s first standalone Grey Goose bar.
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Council put on notice by the “Penna bear” as more of the open space picture revealed
As reported in the May edition of Southbank News, the City of Melbourne is proposing a new 1.2-hectare expansion of Normanby Road Reserve, while long-mooted plans for a decking over Citylink appear to be dead and buried. Here is what we know about the future of open space in Southbank …
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Love is in the (freezing) air
Council to act on flooding reports
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