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More long-term rentals and more social homes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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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Pushing the Metro Tunnel to its limit
Test trains have run through the Metro Tunnel for the first time carrying the weight of a full passenger load – but without a passenger in sight.
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Cold weather, warm hearts in our winter gardening efforts
As we enter August, winter has delivered some of the coldest mornings we’ve seen in recent years.
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A Hoppy ending
Meet Hoppy; the first rabbit to ever feature in Pet’s Corner for Southbank News.
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The words we use matter
Two weeks ago, my office in St Kilda was vandalised.
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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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Blockchain finds new home
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