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Finks outlaw bikies charged following dangerous ride through Southbank
Victoria Police detectives have charged seven members of the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) for illegal footpath driving along Southbank Promenade last month.
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A “slam dunk” for the Southbank community
Local kids had a ball shooting hoops with Southside Flyers captain Rebecca Cole and her teammates Maddison Rocci and Dallas Loughridge at the opening of new pop-up basketball courts at Melbourne Square on August 24.
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Kidney Health Australia rallies the community to raise funds with the Red Socks Run
The not-for-profit organisation, which moved its office to Southbank in July, is encouraging the community to run, walk or ride 60 km throughout October to raise funds for people living with kidney disease.
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WNBL’s Southside Flyers to square off at Southbank’s new basketball courts
Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece pulled on his Nikes on July 31 to try out Southbank’s new pop-up basketball courts at Melbourne Square ahead of a community event on August 24.
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Fifteen arrested in South Melbourne over burglaries, family violence
Alleged burglars, car thieves, family violence offenders and arsonists have been arrested during a series of warrants in Park Street Towers and Dorcas St in South Melbourne earlier this week.
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A new Neighbourhood Watch group for Southbank
Organisers behind a new Neighbourhood Watch group are calling on Southbank residents to join and help combat increasing crime rates in the area.
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Ray White Southbank team braves the winter cold in support of Vinnies CEO Sleepout
The Ray White Southbank team has made its community proud, raising more than $19k for the St Vincent de Paul Society as part of the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 20.
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Lions roar at 2024 International Parade of Nations
The 2024 International Parade of Nations took over the King’s Domain parkland on June 22, kicking off the 106th Lions International Convention in Melbourne.
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Southbank man fined for noisy vehicle
A Southbank man has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court for failing to produce a certificate to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to show his car had passed a noise compliance test.
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Two charged after speeding car crashes in Southbank
Two men have been charged after a speeding car was allegedly involved a three-vehicle crash in Southbank that saw one person taken to hospital.
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Arts Centre Sunday Market to live on at Southgate from July
In what has been described as a “huge coup” for Southbankers and market-lovers alike, the much-loved Arts Centre Sunday Market will remain in the suburb at its new home at Southgate from Sunday, July 7.
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Fishermans Bend to gain new primary school in fast-growing area
A new primary school is set to be built in Fishermans Bend in what will form another critical part of Australia’s largest urban renewal project.
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Smiles and joy unite community at the Festival @ Boyd
The Southbank community has come together for an inaugural festival with crowds enjoying the fun and fanfare of live music, food, workshops, stalls, and African drumming.
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“Lives will continue to be lost”: lobby group calls for safe injecting room in City of Port Phillip
A lobby group advocating for a safe injecting room in the CBD has shifted its focus to the City of Port Phillip after facing resistance from the state government.
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Leadership, unity, and a vision for Melbourne: the 2024 election
The City of Melbourne stands at a pivotal moment as we approach the 2024 local government elections.
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Melbourne comes alive with RISING 2024
Melbourne’s premier celebration of cutting-edge music, art, and performance, RISING 2024, is set to captivate the city once again from June 1 to 16.
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More green space at Boyd as container is moved on
A shipping container filled with community items next to the Boyd Community Hub in Southbank will be relocated following concern it was taking up precious green space.
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La Camera celebrates 25 years at Southgate
The party has started at La Camera to celebrate 25 years at Southgate, with the favourite riverside restaurant marking the milestone with a bumper year of events and festivities.
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Southbank dads empowered by innovative Dadfit program
On a mission to “make dadding a team sport”, Dadfit’s five-week program kicked off in Southbank on May 6 at Boyd Community Hub.
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Debut novel highlights urgent need to address violence against women
Southbank resident Cedric Saldanha is the author of recently published book, Quest for Freedom, which sheds light on the poignant reality of violence against women in a time where the topic demands urgent attention.
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