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Mail room thief arrested in Southbank
Southbank Police officers have charged a woman after executing a search warrant at a unit in Southbank at about 10.50am on Friday, February 13.
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Easter is close
As cultural and commercial sentinels our supermarkets have, since shortly after Christmas, heralded this approaching season with buns, chocolate and camping supplies. Irrespective of your religious and cultural preferences, Easter is good.
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Welcoming autumn in Southbank: community gardening update
Autumn in Melbourne is just as beautiful as spring, and the sight of leaves turning vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow is truly breathtaking.
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The Red Stairs: nearly a decade of debate
Few structures in Southbank generate as much discussion as the Red Stairs at Queensbridge Square.
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New faces, energy and initiatives at Southbank3006
While Melbourne has been enjoying sunshine and summer temperatures, a talented group of new committee members, initiatives and advocacy have been heating things up at Southbank3006.
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Almost 1000 new doctors in Victoria
More than 900 medical interns are beginning their careers as doctors in Victoria’s public health system this year.
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Turn Victoria Barracks into a public school – and future-proof Southbank
As a Southbank parent, I look around our neighbourhood and see cranes, apartments and density everywhere. What I don’t see is the one thing families need most: a walkable, non-selective public secondary school.
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From solidarity to celebration: a busy summer for Port Phillip
While the City of Port Phillip returned to formal council meetings in early February, the past few months have been exceptionally busy as we worked with local government across Victoria to respond to the events of Bondi, heatwaves, bushfires, and flooding.
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Summertime at the Southbank Sustainability Group gardens
All simple joys of summer: sunshine, friends, and good vibes to good produce in the garden.
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Southbank3006 committee demands action on dangerous road crossing pinch point
Our community is united in the call for safer streets and a traffic management plan for all of Southbank.
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Politics is a team game – so is being a parent
Last week was the first time since 2019 that I missed a Parliamentary sitting week in Canberra. I’ll admit I did tune into Question Time, embarrassing as that may be.
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The yes and no of things
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Opinions, couched as social and political commentary, are plentiful.
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Selling our history: What’s really at stake with Victoria Barracks?
For more than a century, the Victoria Barracks on St Kilda Rd has been a mystery hidden behind high fences and military precision.
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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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Southbank police staff get back parking permits
City confirmed for e-scooter trial, but concerns for promenade
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