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Residents fight to protect the Shrine 

A new community group has been launched in direct protest to current, approved and proposed Southbank developments, which cast a shadow over the Shrine of Remembrance. 

Boost for a cleaner Yarra

The Federal Government has announced that it will pitch in $1 million over four years towards efforts to help clean up the Yarra River.

Sturt St ‘Shocker’

Melbourne City councillors lined up to express their disgust at a planning proposal submitted for 248 Sturt St at the October 7 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.

10 Years On: Southbank snubbed on overshadowing

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.

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.

Two new train stations for Southbank

The state government has announced two new underground train stations to service Southbank as part of its 2014-15 State Budget.

Southbank population hits 15,000

You only have to look around Southbank to understand its residential population is growing quickly and the Australian Bureau of Statistics released some new findings to confirm that fact last month.

Police presence rides out of town

The expansion of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) campus also signals the end of the small permanent police presence Southbank had, as it encompasses the takeover of the Police Stables.

Tour begins riverside

Street transformed in “Dodds St Reboot”

Dodds St underwent a transformation in November, as part of the “Dodds St ReBoot”.

High praise for Eureka promo

The World Federation of Great Towers has bestowed Southbank’s Eureka Skydeck with the “Innovative Promotional Award” for its incredible stunt celebrating the world premiere of King Kong live on stage earlier this year.

Clarke Street concerns

The City of Melbourne has maintained its ongoing opposition to an apartment tower proposal on Clarke St.

Design comp complete … but isn’t there something missing?

With much fanfare, the state government announced a winner of the Flinders Street Station design competition last month, but there was one rather important detail missing.

10 Years On: King Kong promo causes stir

It was the publicity stunt that garnered more publicity than anyone could’ve imagined.

Melbourne’s tallest approved

The controversial Australia 108 tower will be built at 70 Southbank Boulevard after Planning Minister Matthew Guy approved the final proposal last month.

Men’s shed opens, near Southbank

Southbank handymen and women may not yet have their own space to work but in the mean time there has been a “Men’s shed” open in neighbouring South Melbourne, and it is encouraging Southbank residents to use the facility.

Fright night at La Camera

Southgate restaurant La Camera was transformed into a house of horrors last month, to celebrate Halloween.

Fireworks to ring in new year

The City of Melbourne has announced its plans for this year’s New Years Eve celebrations and there are set to be great opportunities in and around Southbank to bring in 2013.

Vegie patch in the sky

Freshwater Place has found an interesting way to use previously discarded space on the side of the building, converting a disused balcony into a vegetable garden for residents.