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Boyd obscenity
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
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
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 ...
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 ...
Read MoreWhat’s behind the lights?
Living in Southbank affords many residents a spectacular and sometimes unique view of the city skyline
Read MoreBoulevard of broken dreams
While we are not opposed to the staged development of the Arts Precinct and Southbank Boulevard
Read MoreCity Rd death trap
Hi Sean, I have lived in an apartment above the Mantra Hotel, in City Rd, Southbank, for over 10 years.
Read MorePromenade cycling
I applaud the council’s intention to overhaul the Yarra River Promenade
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A patch of green
A patch of green grass in front of Eureka tower was supposed to provide some visual pleasure
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Taxi chaos
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
Firstly, a great monthly publication. As new residents to Southbank in the past 12 months it’s highly informative
Read MoreTram shame
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
Southbank Local News reported on the future developments on Sturt St (issue 79, page 7), which featured three approved developments.
Read MoreThe cost of cladding
RE: OCs will be forced to fix dodgy cladding. Surely this is tripe?
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Name it Domain!
I read your article about an “unwinnable competition” with interest and great disappointment of yet another example of the Labor Government’s stupidity.
Read MoreGet off your bike!
The conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians along Southbank Promenade are well known.
Read MoreArt anytime and anywhere!
“Art never stopped a war and never got anybody a job.
Read MoreSkateboard heaven
Today construction workers opened up most of the Riverside Quay park (in front of Eureka tower).
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A sincere thank you
It’s reassuring to know there are people in our community willing to put themselves out to care for others.
Read MoreBiased on school name
Your article on “naming fiasco” was very biased.
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A patch of green
Taxi chaos
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