Edition - May 2012
CLUEs released on rapid growth
The City of Melbourne has confirmed what most already know: Southbank is growing at a rapid rate.
17 Apr 2012
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The bridge with no name
The Yarra will acquire yet another bridge after Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced the new bridge – to connect Northwharf and Docklands.
17 Apr 2012
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New parent group established
Just in case further proof was needed to show how desperately the area needs a primary school, a new parents group has started in Southbank.
17 Apr 2012
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VCA parties in style
The conditions were far from ideal but that did not stop the VCA party last month.
17 Apr 2012
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NGV a popular gallery
The national gallery of Victoria has been announced as the most visited art gallery in Australia, and the 25th most popular worldwide.
17 Apr 2012
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Plates for mates
“Plates for mates” comes to Southbank in April, as the Australia wide initiative will be venturing into the Meat and Wine Co. at Freshwater Place.
17 Apr 2012
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Sounds like Signal
Young people throughout Southbank and the City of Melbourne had a unique opportunity during the school holidays, with Signal putting on an innovative program, giving a group of youngsters great insight into the life of being a professional musician.
17 Apr 2012
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Zoning déjà vu for students
Just as primary students are being zoned out of their closest school, our secondary aged kids now face the same fate, as our closest and easiest to access school is set to announce a new zone.
17 Apr 2012
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Pets living the high life
Pets and apartments. Some believe they should be kept separate at all times, but for many residents in Southbank, having a dog, cat or fish living the apartment lifestyle is a must.
17 Apr 2012
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Mayor set for round two
Robert Doyle has announced he will stand for a second term as Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne.
17 Apr 2012
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Easter tea party thrills
Easter and school holidays were the perfect time for the tea party and that’s exactly what happened at Southgate over the festive long weekend.
17 Apr 2012
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Running on time
Fitness fanatics have no excuse for recording times, after two new digital clocks were installed at the Tan Track, just a short jog from Southbank.
17 Apr 2012
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Meeting of a different kind
Get set for a unique council meeting held in Southbank during April – but not by the City of Melbourne.
17 Apr 2012
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Revamped residents group gets strategic
Mabel Vargas has been in the job for just four months, but the president of the Southbank Residents Group has already begun to re-energise the group.
17 Apr 2012
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Good on you mum
Mark it in your diary right now. Sunday, May 13. Mother’s day is just around the corner, but Sophie Dott got in early.
17 Apr 2012
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YRBA autumn networking
The Southbank business community has another opportunity for networking, with the Yarra River Business Association announcing their autumn meeting for members.
17 Apr 2012
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Men’s shed back
The idea of a Men’s shed for those within Southbank who miss having their own work area was re-ignited in April with a meeting announced for April 18. Unfortunately the meeting was cancelled after organisers decided there was too little interest.
17 Apr 2012
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Tracy gears up to conquer cancer
Southbank resident Tracy Stoessiger is gearing up for The Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Peter Mac.
17 Apr 2012
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