Edition - April 2012
Marvellous Moomba’s big move
Moomba made a triumphant return to Melbourne this year and the parade was brilliantly attended along its temporary route on St Kilda Road.
20 Mar 2012
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Politicians meet residents
Legislative Council members Angela Coote and Georgie Crozier met with furious Freshwater Place residents this month, to discuss their angst towards the proposed Queensbridge tower.
20 Mar 2012
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City living available to all
The former J.H. Boyd Girls’ School site’s future became clearer last month, as a new disabled-friendly residential development was announced.
20 Mar 2012
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Festival will have us laughing
Southbank may be starting to feel festival-fatigue.
20 Mar 2012
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St Patrick’s day celebrations
They say it’s not easy being green, but it sure looked fun this month as a huge crowd gathered to celebrate St Patricks Day at Southbank’s own Irish pub, PJ O’Briens.
20 Mar 2012
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Food and wine festival overcomes soggy start
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival’s riverside opening weekend didn’t go exactly to plan, but organisers are still very buoyant about the results.
20 Mar 2012
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VCA to celebrate 40th birthday
The Victorian College of the Arts is about to celebrate a milestone, with a street party to be held for its 40th anniversary on March 23.
20 Mar 2012
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Students break the mold
It’s well documented that Southbank has a big student population, but that doesn’t necessarily tell you much about our age demographic.
20 Mar 2012
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MCEC takes home award
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) won its second consecutive In-house AV Services award during March, at the Victorian Meetings and Events Australia Awards which was, coincidently, held at the MCEC.
20 Mar 2012
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Southbank open for holidays
Southbank will be a Mecca for kids in the Easter school holidays with the City of Melbourne announcing a number of activities available.
20 Mar 2012
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City wants more open space
The City of Melbourne is planning to raise more money from developers to pay for open space.
20 Mar 2012
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Transport strategy needs your say
The City of Melbourne has released a transport strategy draft for 2012-30 for public comment, giving all stakeholders, residents and visitors the chance to have their say on the future.
20 Mar 2012
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City-zone to get bigger
Planning Minister Matthew Guy has announced a plan to expand the capital city zone to allow for higher density living within the City of Melbourne.
18 Mar 2012
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