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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.
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Street transformed in “Dodds St Reboot”
Dodds St underwent a transformation in November, as part of the “Dodds St ReBoot”.
Read MoreHigh 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.
Read MoreClarke Street concerns
The City of Melbourne has maintained its ongoing opposition to an apartment tower proposal on Clarke St.
Read MoreDesign 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.
Read More10 Years On: King Kong promo causes stir
It was the publicity stunt that garnered more publicity than anyone could’ve imagined.
Read MoreMelbourne’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.
Read MoreMen’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.
Read MoreFright night at La Camera
Southgate restaurant La Camera was transformed into a house of horrors last month, to celebrate Halloween.
Read MoreFireworks 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.
Read MoreVegie 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.
Read MoreNorthwharf details revealed
Northwharf developer Asset 1 WTC has revealed details of its proposed redevelopment of the heritage listed Shed 5 and crane.
Read MoreHamer Hall reopening upon us
Mark July 26 in your diary. After a long redevelopment, this is the date the Arts Centre will reopen and spectacularly reintroduce itself to the Yarra River.
Read MoreNew artwork ‘The Wall’ unveiled
Southbank has a brand new art installation, with the opening of ‘The Wall’, under the Kingsway overpass on the Crown promenade.
Read MoreDancing in the square
Southbank locals and visitors have now got the chance to get their groove on every Friday night after the City of Melbourne introduced First Friday Dance Club.
Read MoreRevamped residents group gets strategic
Mabel Vargas has been in the job for just four months, but the president of the Southbank Residents Group has already begun to re-energise the group.
Read MoreCity living available to all
The former J.H. Boyd Girls’ School site’s future became clearer last month, as a new disabled- friendly residential development was announced.
Read MorePoliticians meet residents
Legislative Council members Angela Coote and Georgie Crozier met with furious Freshwater Place residents this month, to discuss their angst towards the proposed Queensbridge tower.
Read MorePolice station for Southbank
Forget the much-touted police pod, Southbank is set to have its very own police station, with a 50-member facility to be built in the area before 2015.
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