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Southbank props up city’s economy
Southbank has become a major driver of Melbourne’s CBD economy and one of the reasons it has grown over the last decade, according to a report released in March.
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Can you help shape Fishermans Bend?
The Fishermans Bend draft vision was released last month and Southbank locals will get an opportunity to have their say when a community forum is held at Boyd Community Centre later this month.
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Stabbing at ABC building
An Ascot Vale man was arrested in October after stabbing another man in front of the ABC building on Southbank Boulevard.
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Southbank the focus of AFP investigation
Southbank was at the centre of a major federal police operation last month, when Operation Kitrino closed in on a syndicate, allegedly profiting from the illegal management of sex workers.
Read MoreMan arrested after burnout, crashes and assault
A 19-year-old man was arrested by police after a string of incidents in Southbank during January.
Read MoreSouthbank’s crime rate increases
Victoria Police released its crime statistics last week and they show an increase in crime in the Melbourne Police Service Area, which includes Southbank.
Read MoreCity crime increases
Victoria Police has released crime statistics that show an increase in total crime in the Melbourne Police Service Area.
Read MoreNot the most liveable suburb
Melbourne might be the most liveable city in the world, but within it, Southbank has been listed the 69th most liveable suburb.
Read MoreSouthbank fasion
With Melbourne weather heating up, then cooling down, then pouring down, then heating up again, a common problem for fashion-savvy Melburnians is “what the heck do I wear during these unpredictable summer nights?”
Read MorePermanent police pod is closer than ever
The planned police pod for Southbank is closer than ever, with the City of Melbourne convinced that the Queensbridge Square site is the ideal location.
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108 opens up
Devastated traders look at shutting doors for good amid lockdown six
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