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Boyd obscenity

Boyd obscenity

December 4th, 2024 - Southbank News

It was several years ago that the City of Melbourne (CoM) sold off one of the last open spaces for residents, Boyd Park, to developers.

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Power of the people: Short Stay Levy Bill 2024 passed in Victoria

November 6th, 2024 - Southbank News

We have been through a very difficult three-year journey regarding the regulation of short-term rentals like Airbnb/guests and dealing with irresponsible hosts in areas like St Kilda, Southbank and all over Victoria.

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More playgrounds

October 5th, 2022 - Southbank News

Seeing lots of prams on the streets it’s clear that more and more Southbankers are raising families here. However, not enough has been done over the years to make it family friendly.

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Dear Editor ...

December 10th, 2021 - Southbank News

I attach a poem (in the form of limerick) to celebrate our two years of COVID in Victoria. Judging by the response from a variety of people, it’s likely your readers would enjoy this take on recent events ...  

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What’s behind the lights?

June 10th, 2020 - Southbank News

Living in Southbank affords many residents a spectacular and sometimes unique view of the city skyline

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Boulevard of broken dreams

March 4th, 2020 - Southbank News

While we are not opposed to the staged development of the Arts Precinct and Southbank Boulevard

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City Rd death trap

November 7th, 2019 - Southbank News

Hi Sean, I have lived in an apartment above the Mantra Hotel, in City Rd, Southbank, for over 10 years.

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Promenade cycling

October 10th, 2019 - Southbank News

I applaud the council’s intention to overhaul the Yarra River Promenade

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A patch of green

August 7th, 2019 - Southbank News

A patch of green grass in front of Eureka tower was supposed to provide some visual pleasure

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Taxi chaos

July 11th, 2019 - Southbank News

Thanks for keeping up with interesting reading on a variety of subjects and issues in the Southbank Local News

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Taxi chaos

June 5th, 2019 - Southbank News

Firstly, a great monthly publication. As new residents to Southbank in the past 12 months it’s highly informative

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Tram shame

December 11th, 2018 - Southbank News

Yarra Trams, Public Transport Victoria and the minister [for public transport] all need a kick in the backside for allowing this atrocious situation to threaten this very popular tourist attraction.

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Misleading imagery

November 7th, 2018 - Southbank News

Southbank Local News reported on the future developments on Sturt St (issue 79, page 7), which featured three approved developments.

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The cost of cladding

October 10th, 2018 - Southbank News

RE: OCs will be forced to fix dodgy cladding. Surely this is tripe?

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Name it Domain!

June 5th, 2018 - Southbank News

I read your article about an “unwinnable competition” with interest and great disappointment of yet another example of the Labor Government’s stupidity.

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Get off your bike!

May 8th, 2018 - Southbank News

The conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians along Southbank Promenade are well known.

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Art anytime and anywhere!

April 12th, 2018 - Southbank News

“Art never stopped a war and never got anybody a job.

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Skateboard heaven

March 9th, 2018 - Southbank News

Today construction workers opened up most of the Riverside Quay park (in front of Eureka tower).

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A sincere thank you

December 14th, 2017 - Southbank News

It’s reassuring to know there are people in our community willing to put themselves out to care for others.

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Biased on school name

November 10th, 2017 - Southbank News

Your article on “naming fiasco” was very biased.

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A patch of green

A patch of green

August 7th, 2019 - Southbank News
Taxi chaos

Taxi chaos

July 11th, 2019 - Southbank News
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