Edition - July 2012
Say hello to the new neighbours
Southbank is set to welcome new neighbours, with plans for the suburb of Montague announced by the City of Port Phillip last month.
12 Jun 2012
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Domain station to connect commuters
The southern end of Southbank will have far greater access to public transport, with plans announced for a Domain station as part of the underground Metro Melbourne project.
12 Jun 2012
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Shed meeting date
The Southbank Men’s Shed is gathering further momentum with the announcement of another discussion meeting to canvas interest and harness ideas.
12 Jun 2012
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Napoleon conquers Melbourne
You may have noticed the NGV has been transformed this month as it hosts its Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, “Napoleon: Revolution to Empire.”
12 Jun 2012
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Parents’ call to action
A parents’ forum had its first call to arms last month in South Melbourne, continuing the push for more public primary schools in the inner-south of Melbourne.
12 Jun 2012
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Yarra shuttle plan makes waves
This futuristic three-hulled vessel might be part of the City of Melbourne’s plans to utilise the Yarra River for public transport, but it has only been cautiously supported by Southbank boat operators.
12 Jun 2012
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Walk through history
When asked about Aboriginal heritage sites, most people will respond with Uluru or the Kimberly. It’s unlikely anyone would think of Southbank, or even Melbourne.
12 Jun 2012
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Giant mural catches the eye
A new high-rise being finished doesn’t make the news in Southbank anymore, but there’s something uniquely eye-catching about the facade on 109 Clarendon St.
12 Jun 2012
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City crime increases
Victoria Police has released crime statistics that show an increase in total crime in the Melbourne Police Service Area.
12 Jun 2012
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Public art on display
Neighbouring areas of Southbank will see new public art installations over the next 12 months, with the City of Melbourne commissioning new works.
12 Jun 2012
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Ballerinas want to call Southbank home
Members of the Australian Ballet School danced into Southbank last month.
12 Jun 2012
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Homecoming for MTC star
When globetrotting theatre actor Grant Cartwright landed his latest acting gig at the Melbourne Theatre Company’s upcoming performance of ‘National Interest’ he knew getting to work on time wasn’t going to be much of a challenge.
12 Jun 2012
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New artwork ‘The Wall’ unveiled
Southbank has a brand new art installation, with the opening of ‘The Wall’, under the Kingsway overpass on the Crown promenade.
12 Jun 2012
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Cycling on the increase
The City of Melbourne released its Bicycle plan 2012 last month and Southbank is set to have its bicycle accessibility increased.
12 Jun 2012
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The Jim Stynes Bridge
The planned bridge at Northbank will be named the Jim Stynes Bridge. Planning Minister Matthew Guy revealed the overwhelming result of the public consultation was to recognise the lovable Irishmen.
11 Jun 2012
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