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First glimpse at new South Melbourne Police Station

First glimpse at new South Melbourne Police Station

March 15th, 2024 - Sean Car

The state government has released the first designs of a new state-of-the-art police station for South Melbourne.

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Built-to-rent complex nears completion 

March 13th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Construction of an 18-storey build-to-rent apartment building in Southbank is on track for completion this year.

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Summer along the Yarra River

March 7th, 2024 - Jeremy Vincent

What a changing world we live in, and it is fundamental that today’s business keeps up with those changes.

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Improving air quality in Southbank

March 6th, 2024 - Maria Tarrant

It has been lovely to talk to members of the Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) and passers-by about the beauty of harvesting food from the Southbank community garden.

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Building a stronger Southbank community by embracing diversity

March 6th, 2024 - David Hamilton

In the vibrant tapestry of our neighbourhood lies its true strength: diversity.

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Too much mess on the streets of Southbank

March 6th, 2024 - Tony Penna

Why are we receiving lip service about the cleaning of our streets? It has really started to irritate me of late.

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Police presence rides out of town

March 6th, 2024 - Sean Rogasch

The expansion of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) campus also signals the end of the small permanent police presence Southbank had, as it encompasses the takeover of the Police Stables.

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Energy efficiency, energy costs and investment in renewables

March 5th, 2024 - Sean Car

The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is the largest energy efficiency program in Australia, giving all households and businesses the opportunity to save on energy costs through discounted energy efficient products and services.

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“Completely negligent”: National Trust slammed over maintenance of Polly Woodside

March 5th, 2024 - Sean Car

A volunteer who has been working on South Wharf’s historic tall ship, Polly Woodside, for more than 40 years has spoken out against its owner for neglecting one of Melbourne’s most treasured maritime assets.

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Captivating artwork goes up on Arts Centre Melbourne hoarding for PHOTO 2024

March 5th, 2024 - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation

A new artwork Chamber Dance by Melbourne-based artist Zoë Croggon is now on display on the hoarding at Arts Centre Melbourne along St Kilda Rd between Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire) as part of PHOTO 2024.

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Meet Amina Briggs

March 5th, 2024 - Southbank News

Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Amina Briggs is studying a master of fine arts at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).

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Julian O’Shea recognised with community history award

March 5th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Southbank resident and online creator Julian O’Shea has made his community proud, taking home the Digital Storytelling Award at the 2024 Community History Awards on February 2 for his video series, Unknown Melbourne.

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Council almost doubles out-of-hours construction fines

March 5th, 2024 - David Schout

A City of Melbourne councillor has been proactive on the issue after the state government had shown “zero interest” in addressing ongoing breaches.

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Planned supermarket next to South Melbourne Market prompts concerns of “traffic chaos”

March 5th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

A contentious proposal to build a supermarket as part of a massive commercial development next to the South Melbourne Market has been endorsed, despite a backlash from residents and businesses.

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Derryn Hinch to run for Lord Mayor, declaring: “Make Melbourne proud again”

March 5th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

Derryn Hinch, the broadcast legend and former senator, has announced he will contend for the position of Lord Mayor of Melbourne later this year.

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Restoration of 135-year-old Princes Bridge under way

March 5th, 2024 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne has begun restoration works at Princes Bridge as part of a major facelift that the council says will enhance its “distinctive historic features”.    

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City of Melbourne releases new homelessness strategy

March 5th, 2024 - David Schout

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

March 5th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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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Meet Nat Bartsch: MRC’s 2024 artist-in-residence

March 5th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Nat Bartsch, Melbourne Recital Centre’s (MRC) 2024 artist-in-residence, sat down with Southbank News to share her reflections on the journey thus far and her plans for the year ahead.

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Yentl returns to Melbourne at Malthouse

March 5th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Yentl’s highly anticipated return to Melbourne for a second season hints at a sensational run, playing from February 29 to March 17 at Malthouse Theatre in collaboration with Kadimah Yiddish Theatre.

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PSC stays ahead of the curve

PSC stays ahead of the curve

April 8th, 2020 - Southbank News
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