Edition - July 2014
Sky-high approval
The green light has again been given to construct Melbourne’s tallest building in Southbank.
15 Jul 2014
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Handing over to the new Sean
After 32 editions and three years as editor, it’s with a heavy heart that I’m announcing this will be my final edition of the ‘Southbank Local News’.
15 Jul 2014
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Council stands firm on new development
The City of Melbourne (CoM) has stood firm on a new development in the Freshwater precinct and hopes the Planning Minister will listen to its concerns.
15 Jul 2014
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Much more than a market
Who said we couldn’t have it all here in Southbank?
15 Jul 2014
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Di’s next adventure
Southbank resident Dianne McGrath was born on July 19, 1969 – the day before Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon.
15 Jul 2014
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New faces tackle same old problem
Schools lobby group Two Schools Now has had a reshuffle, announcing a new president and treasurer/secretary.
15 Jul 2014
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Project Q.U.A.D at Southgate
The Southgate Cinema’s regular programming is in hiatus but the big screen at the Southbank shopping hub has been fired back up during July.
15 Jul 2014
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Crossing quick
Southbank pedestrians will soon be spared the annoyance of having to wait two traffic cycles if they have not pushed the button at the traffic lights.
15 Jul 2014
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Plenary to become Nick’s cave
Australian musical icon Nick Cave is touring Australia later this year and where else would he perform his Melbourne leg of the tour but in Southbank?
14 Jul 2014
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International Hodges MRC performance
Globetrotting Brit Nicolas Hodges is coming to the Melbourne Recital Centre to perform Debussy and Beethoven.
14 Jul 2014
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Bach in town
Lovers of Johann Sebastian Bach’s music are in for a treat in July, as the Melbourne Bach Forum hits town.
14 Jul 2014
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Tune in to Southbank Radio
Southbank now has its very own radio station, HTR for Melbourne’s Waterfront.
14 Jul 2014
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AIDS conference makes history
Thousands of people will visit Southbank in July when the AIDS 2014 conference comes to town.
14 Jul 2014
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Melbourne’s birthday plans
Melbourne will celebrate its 179th birthday in August and a list of activities have been announced in and around Southbank.
14 Jul 2014
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Storm surge smashes Southbank shores
Winter hit Southbank with a bang in June.
14 Jul 2014
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Jim Stynes Bridge Unveiled
The long-awaited Jim Stynes Bridge was officially opened last month, connecting Northbank to Docklands.
13 Jul 2014
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City Rd plan gets moving
The City of Melbourne (CoM) has released its findings and summary of the City Rd Consultation, which will form the basis of its City Rd Master Plan, due later this year.
13 Jul 2014
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Developments building steadily
While development in Southbank continues to be in the news, only one building was completed in the 2013/14 financial year.
13 Jul 2014
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