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A new highway is emerging in Southbank. It’s green
After years of advocacy, planning and budgeting a new byway is taking shape in Southbank – a connection of green spaces forming an abstract highway for birds, bees and humans.
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Christmas scents
What are your favourite Christmas memories?
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Tough new retail crime laws pass Parliament
Our Allan Labor Government has been implementing significant reforms to enhance community safety. One of those areas of reform includes cracking down on unacceptable behaviour against retail and hospitality staff.
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Safety, summer and a confident river precinct
As Melbourne heads into summer (eventually!), the Yarra River precinct is entering its busiest and most exciting season.
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Community Safety Officers: a welcome initiative – but are we missing a key opportunity?
As Southbank continues to grow into one of Melbourne’s most densely populated neighbourhoods, safety remains one of the most consistent concerns raised by residents.
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Celebrating another year at Southbank Sustainability Group
Let me start this column by recognising and thanking all the volunteers who ensure the gardens at the Boyd Community Hub are thriving with plenty of herbs and vegetables.
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Your voice for Montgaue
One year ago, I was the newly elected councillor for Montague Ward, representing Fishermans Bend, alongside parts of Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park and most of Port Melbourne.
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A record-breaking sitting fortnight in Parliament
I have just returned from a big sitting fortnight in Parliament House (a record breaking-one).
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Spring has sprung in Southbank
Welcome to the November column from Southbank Sustainability Group. We continue to make the most of Melbourne’s warmer and sunny weather in the community garden at the Boyd.
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When promises meet politics: the Lord Mayor’s conflict of interest
During his election campaign, the Lord Mayor Nick Reece, made one promise that resonated deeply with voters – that he would not accept donations from property developers.
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Friends in new places
It’s been almost two years since my wife and I moved from Adelaide to Southbank.
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Operation Consider and theft from motor vehicles
During the month of August, the Victoria Police State Highway Patrol and Melbourne Highway Patrol combined to launch Operation Consider in response to a surge in illegal and overpowered e-bikes on CBD roads.
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Southbank3006’s “why” is changing
Business leadership expert Simon Sinek argues that successful organisations inspire action by communicating their purpose or “why”.
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High-rise masterpiece
A new work of art has been presented 38 storeys above the ground on the side of the Marco Apartments construction site in Southbank.
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Treaty has landed in Victoria
The State of Victoria and the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria have negotiated a Statewide Treaty. The Statewide Treaty Bill 2025 will give effect to this Treaty.
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OC Act, rubbish and graffiti
Last month the state government opened a review into the Owners’ Corporation Act for public comment. As would have been expected, Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) made a submission to this.
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Beautiful harmonies come through difficult struggles
Van Diemen’s Band is currently conducting a national concert tour that provides refreshed renditions of the classical music of the Baroque and Modern eras.
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Build new skills, create connections and grow sustainable food
“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose, I would always greet it in a garden” – Ruth Stout.
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Building social cohesion through the City of Melbourne’s five-year plan
The City of Melbourne has released its new Five-Year Plan – a comprehensive blueprint setting out how our city will operate, manage assets, and shape future development.
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Proposed Owners’ Corporation Act reforms need to focus on speed
Melbourne is a world-class city. It hosts big international sporting and cultural events. It has a bustling tourism industry, excellent shopping and award-winning cuisine, late-night cocktail and whisky bars, theatres and a thriving CBD.
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Still Sacred and Golden: A reminder of the true gold
I know that you are scared
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