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Let there be light in the post Rimmer era
The sky above Melbourne Town Hall is looking brighter following the announcement on August 1 that CEO Ben Rimmer is moving on.
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Changing of the guard
Editor Sean Car has bought into Southbank Local News and will become sole director in July 2019.
Read MoreWho’s this Guy?
After years of hammering former Liberal Minister for Planning Matthew Guy over poor planning, it would seem our current minister isn’t so different after all.
Read MoreAny hope for protection lies with C270
The final questioner hit the nail on the head at the community gathering at Boyd Community Hub last month to discuss developer Hayball’s 21-storey proposal for 135 Sturt St.
Read MorePlenty of room for compromise
Anyone who lives or works around Ferrars St knows just how wide the streets are in that part of the Montague Precinct.
Read MoreSlow news Clay
I’m not entirely sure what Fairfax’s never-ending smear campaign of Southbank and Docklands aims to achieve.
Read MoreFair and equitable would be fine
Pictured is the City of Melbourne’s “corporate ad”.
Read MoreSmolders stands down, and tall
As reported in this edition, the Southbank Residents’ Group president Michael Smolders has moved aside, but the impact of his 12-month term will be felt for many years to come.
Read MoreResidents must continue to push council evolution
The changing of the guard for the Southbank Residents Group represents a very important stage in Southbank’s residential history.
Read MoreWelcome to the Southbank Local News
The Southbank Local News is a brand new local publication, serving the residents, businesses and visitors of postcode 3006.
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Plenty of room for compromise
