Edition - May 2014
Two new train stations for Southbank
The State Government has announced two new underground train stations to service Southbank as part of its 2014-15 State Budget.
13 May 2014
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Locals say City Rd needs an overhaul
The verdict is overwhelming – the public does not like City Rd and thinks it needs a lot of work.
13 May 2014
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Shrine to be protected from development shadows
The Shrine of Remembrance was the centre of attention last month on ANZAC Day and Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced new planning controls to ensure it would continue to be protected long into the future.
13 May 2014
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Does school funding go far enough?
The South Melbourne Primary School received funding in May’s State Budget, but not everyone is pleased with the pace of progress.
13 May 2014
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SRG president’s special trip
Southbank Resident’s Group (SRG) president and returned serviceman Tony Penna is getting set for a special pilgrimage to Gallipoli for the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landing.
13 May 2014
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Appeal moves to Southbank
The much-loved Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal found a new home in Southbank in April.
13 May 2014
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Morning peak hour could get worse
The threat of more morning peak hour traffic congestion in Southbank has been avoided, for now.
13 May 2014
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Walk though our history
Southbank’s history was highlighted last month as part of the National Heritage Festival.
13 May 2014
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Futuristic sculpture revealed on Northbank
North Wharf is now home to a sculpture that gives the public a chance to travel back to the future.
13 May 2014
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Council objects to new development
The redevelopment of the historic global television studios on Dorcas St has hit a hurdle, with the City of Melbourne objecting to a planning application for the site.
13 May 2014
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Does Power Street exit also need a static noise camera?
Does Southbank need another noise camera?
13 May 2014
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Southbank shunned, again
Southbank has once again been shunned by the City of Melbourne’s budget, receiving precious little of the $99.3 million to be spent on capital works throughout the municipality over the next 12 months.
13 May 2014
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Leading the way in offices
It’s not just the residential population that is growing quickly in Southbank, according to a new report.
13 May 2014
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Massive crowds for Mother’s Day Classic
Thousands came to Southbank last month on Mother’s Day for the Mother’s Day Classic.
13 May 2014
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MTC wins six Green Room awards
Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) artistic director Brett Sheehy has congratulated all of the winners of the 2014 Green Room Awards.
13 May 2014
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Reliving The Beatles
Beatles fans are in for a treat in July, when some of Australia’s rock’n’roll stars play The White Album Concert.
13 May 2014
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Testing Grounds garnered some unexpected support last month, through the City Rd consultation.
13 May 2014
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