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Remembered

October 9th, 2024 - Pastor James Winderlich

Following the death of his wife, C S Lewis wrote, “Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything” (page 8, Kindle: Tingle Books). While beautifully expressed, his words are achingly sad and familiar. 

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Everyone deserves a better deal at the supermarket

October 9th, 2024 - Josh Burns

I know from speaking with our community right across Macnamara that people are doing it tough. Mortgages have gone up, rents too, and everyday expenses have been piling up. 

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Dismay over council’s e-scooter backflip

September 4th, 2024 - Tony Penna

Last month council made the surprise decision to cancel the contracts of the two e-scooter operators, Neuron and Lime.

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10 Years On: Southbank snubbed on overshadowing

September 4th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has gone against its own planning advice to support overshadowing of the “sacrosanct” south bank of the Yarra, in return for open space in the CBD.

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Bring on spring in Southbank

September 4th, 2024 - Jeremy Vincent

September is always a welcome time of the year in our business community.

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The importance of attending your building’s AGM

September 4th, 2024 - Southbank News

Inside every building is a story that is told from many different perspectives. Life within apartment living is complex and join us as we answer all your questions so we can better understand that world a little bit better.

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Coco the spoodle

September 4th, 2024 - Tara Highet

Coco is a cocker-spaniel x poodle with refined taste buds.

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More long-term rentals and more social homes

September 4th, 2024 - Nina Taylor

In our region, it's well understood that short-stay rentals can limit the availability of properties for families seeking long-term accommodation. 

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Let’s get the new short-stay laws right this time

September 4th, 2024 - David Hamilton

This month we wanted to cover some of the exciting things that are occurring to make Southbank more livable.

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Embracing spring with sunflowers and sustainable choices

September 4th, 2024 - Southbank News

As spring nears, this quote resonates deeply. It reminds us that each seed we plant holds the promise of growth, beauty, and new beginnings, much like the sunflowers our Southbankers recently planted at the Second Festival of Boyd. 

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My first column as the new pastor of St Johns Southgate

September 4th, 2024 - Pastor James Winderlich

My name is James Winderlich and I serve as the new Pastor at St Johns Lutheran Church, Southgate. St Johns Pastors have enjoyed a long association with the Southbank News, and I am grateful for the opportunity to regularly contribute. 

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South Yarra community celebrates opening of Siding Reserve

August 30th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

Colours, aromas, music, laughter and dogs barking filled South Yarra’s Siding Reserve as the community and their furry friends gathered last month to mark a Metro Tunnel milestone.

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Glenn Inglis reflects on a storied music career

August 7th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Glenn Inglis, who captured attention in the July edition of Southbank News with his pet rabbit, Hoppy, now steps into the spotlight to chat about his extensive career in the music industry.

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A compassionate approach to tackling homelessness

August 7th, 2024 - David Hamilton

As the glamour of the Olympics bombards us, unfortunately, Homelessness Week 2024 will not feature prominently for many. But an inconvenient and uncomfortable truth is that homelessness exists in Southbank in the depths of winter.  

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Living in an apartment is complex, ask Commercial Facility Services a question

August 7th, 2024 - Haotian Ni

Inside every building is a story that is told from many different perspectives. Apartment living is complex, join us as we answer your questions so we can understand that world a little better.

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10 Years On: Southbank lights up for AIDS 2014

August 7th, 2024 - Southbank News

In what was otherwise a great cause for celebration, the launch of Melbourne’s AIDS 2014 experience on Friday, July 18, was marred by a shocking tragedy.

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Meet Myles and Medici 

August 7th, 2024 - David Allen

Southbank News ran into them going for a walk near the Arts Centre. Medici is a friendly and playful pupper and he attracts a lot of attention wherever he goes.

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Our Olympians represent the best of Australia: diversity, equality and opportunity

August 7th, 2024 - Josh Burns

It felt like the world needed the Olympics. And they have arrived with all the ceremony and style of one of the world’s great cities – Paris.

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E-scooters, E-bikes a burning issue for all of us. Are they a ticking time-bomb?

August 7th, 2024 - Tony Penna

With the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries within our homes, whether for an e-scooter, bike, power tools or even our mobile phones, we need to ensure we are aware of their risks.

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Tackling local cost-of-living pressures

August 7th, 2024 - Sam Hibbins

The high cost-of-living continues to have a profound impact on people in our community. From skyrocketing rent, house prices, bills and supermarket prices, people are really struggling.

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