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Shaping the future of Southbank through social imagination
A unique pilot project aimed exploring the power of social imagination in a time of a climate crisis has brought the Southbank community together to share their ideas for the future.
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First glimpse at new South Melbourne Police Station
The state government has released the first designs of a new state-of-the-art police station for South Melbourne.
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City of Melbourne releases new homelessness strategy
The City of Melbourne has launched a new homelessness strategy to address the city’s “housing and homelessness crisis”
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Festival of Veterans Arts 2024 comes to Southbank
The Festival of Veterans Arts 2024 (FOVA24) will celebrate the creativity and talent of war veteran artists at the iconic Southbank Arts Precinct from March 15 to 24.
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Peter’s community spirit earns him an Australia Day honour
Peter Duras, an exemplary physiotherapist, and community-minded Southbank resident has been recognised in the Australia Day Honours list.
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Australia Day award for Father Bob Maguire Foundation CEO
CEO of the Father Bob Maguire Foundation Paul Brophy has been awarded in the 2024 Australia Day honours.
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Preps celebrate first day at South Melbourne Primary School
There was a mix of excitement and nervousness as little Preps embarked on their first day of education at South Melbourne Primary School.
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Mr Summit café goes global after Redfoo drops into town
Word of Southbank’s Mr Summit café has taken off around the world after Redfoo, the popular American artist, helped to launch the café’s newest toastie creation in a video.
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Small fire breaks out at Melbourne Theatre Company
Firefighters have extinguished a small fire that broke out in a fan/plant room at the Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) on December 14.
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E-scooter fire at Southbank apartment complex
A man has been taken to hospital after an electric scooter caught fire at an apartment complex in Southbank, causing dozens of residents to be evacuated.
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Southbank’s inaugural Re-love Festival proves a hit with locals and visitors
Southbank’s first pre-loved market has been hailed a resounding success with a range of stalls and activities bringing the community together.
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Southbank man with OMCG links charged with drug offences
A Southbank man has been arrested after a Victoria Police Taskforce conducted several firearm prohibition order checks on outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members.
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Mo doubt about it: Ray White Southbank raises funds for men’s health
There were thick mos, there were thin mos, there were handle-bars, and there were beards.
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Council pledges to find a home for the Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club
The City of Port Phillip has thrown its support behind the Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club (FBGC), saying it will embark on a wide-ranging search to find its members a permanent home.
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New-look outdoor stage returns for summer at the Malthouse Theatre
A reinvigorated outdoor stage at the Malthouse Theatre is set to enthral audiences when the popular live entertainment experience returns in February with a line-up of stellar acts.
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A sit-down with Anthea Loucas Bosha: CEO of Food and Wine Victoria
The role of CEO of Food and Wine Victoria – the overarching body responsible for the celebrated Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) and Drink Victorian, among other events and projects – may sound like the perfect job. And, for Anthea Loucas Bosha, it is.
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Southbank Police Station to reduce reception hours amid residents’ crime concerns
Victoria Police will temporarily reduce the reception hours at Southbank Police Station in the coming months with resources to be redirected towards conducting community patrols.
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Emily selected as ambassador for World Teachers’ Day
South Melbourne Primary School’s dedicated and passionate educator Emily West says being chosen as an ambassador for World Teachers’ Day was an “honour and a privilege”.
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Ray White gets behind Movember
Some call it a caterpillar, others a cookie duster, and it has even been referred to as a lip toupee … you’ll probably call it a moustache, and this Movember, local real estate agents, Ray White Southbank, are growing theirs to raise funds for men’s mental and physical health.
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A glittery, sequin-y New Year’s Eve planned for Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is digging into the Priscilla: Queen of the Desert playbook for New Year’s Eve 2023, promising a celebration like “no other” filled with glitz, glam and … sequins.
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Southbank and the PMG
More than just a men’s shed
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