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Engaging the community and commemorating National Volunteers Week
The crunch of autumn leaves and the golden sun on the Boyd Community Hub sign at the City Rd/Kings Way junction is captivating. Every autumn, we eagerly anticipate seeing the changing tree colours at this spot.
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Delivering for Albert Park in the Victorian Budget
In May, the Allan Labor Government handed down the 2025–26 Victorian Budget – a Budget that delivers real support for households across Albert Park and continues our commitment to investing in the things that matter most: education, community safety, and cost-of-living relief.
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We are what we wear
Clothing not only covers and protects our bodies; as a merging between our internal and external worlds it also communicates our identities and the rich, continuing stories that form them.
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Council shame on City Road Master Plan
At the last Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting on June 3, Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) made a submission questioning council process and authority.
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New voices at Southbank3006 and thoughts on council budget
One of the guiding principles of Southbank3006 is a commitment to welcoming new talent onto our operations team with the goal of turning over leadership positions every few years.
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A progressive Parliament: Greens hold the key
Thank you, Southbank. In the recent federal election, your overwhelming support propelled the Greens to achieve our highest-ever vote share in this community. This trust you’ve placed in us is both humbling and a strong signal of your desire for progressive reform.
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Unlikely WWII heroes celebrated at Anzac Station
Two unlikely World War II heroes lauded for their bravery under fire have been immortalised in bronze at the new Anzac Station, built as part of the Metro Tunnel Project.
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Reducing our food waste in Southbank
As we as a community consider ways to reduce our environmental footprint and associated environmental damage, we may want to take a closer look at food waste. The 2021 National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study reported:
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Metro Tunnel prepared for any scenario ahead of 2025 opening
Emergency services staff have descended into the Metro Tunnel to get to know the new stations and practice response procedures in case of any future emergencies.
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The lessons for all from the Miles and Dodds pocket park
Southbankers will be aware that the City of Melbourne decided to return for a third round of consultation about its proposal to refurbish and expand the pocket park at the Miles and Dodds Street Reserve.
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Pedestrian bridge to receive a facelift
The Southbank Pedestrian Bridge will close for two weeks in June for major maintenance works.
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“Rough on Rats” in Southbank
The combination of a river location servicing numerous ships (many from Europe), large warehouses, and heavily used drains meant that the area now known as Southbank was a haven for rats in the 19th century.
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Our federal election is over
By the time this article is published Australia’s political landscape is changed, albeit by degrees. Who governs us? How will they govern? Will much change?
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Council continues to labour on Southbank Promenade
It is disappointing that once again the Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) needs to be reminding the City of Melbourne of past promises.
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Our three-year ritual … here we are again: another Federal election
We would like to remind you all, dear readers, that as a community group Southbank3006 is apolitical.
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Fighting for our next generations in Macnamara
For the first time, Gen Z and millennials outnumber baby boomers in the upcoming election. Some political commentators fear this shift, but I believe it can only be a good thing.
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Driving down power prices, and cutting emissions in Victoria
Our Labor Government created the Victorian Default Offer (VDO), which slashed power prices for households, and continues to push power prices down today.
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Easter at St Johns Southgate
Easter celebrations in most Christian communities will soon begin. For many communities those celebrations include Palm Sunday (April 13), Maundy Thursday (April 17), Good Friday (April 18) and Easter Day (April 20).
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Autumn vibes in our Southbank
After an exceptionally hot summer, the current cooler weather is a relief for high-rise residents.
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New future beckons for Queensbridge St
Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) was delighted to receive a sneak-peek into what is proposed for the recently purchased One Queensbridge site by PDG, formerly owned by Crown.
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White up the Night
Sustainable living encouraged along the river
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