Edition - November 2011
Amendment to be reviewed
The City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne committee has bowed to public pressure, admitting at its October meeting that Amendment C171: Southbank needs reviewing.
17 Oct 2011
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Hamer Hall tasty revamp
The redevelopment of Hamer Hall is well underway, and it is not just the theatre facilities being upgraded during the process, with a brand new restaurant also to be included in the works.
17 Oct 2011
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Noise cameras closer for tunnel
Southbank residents should prepare for a good night’s sleep as VicRoads is closer to implementing permanent noise cameras at the entrance to the Burnley Tunnel.
17 Oct 2011
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Businesses to benefit from festival
Southbank businesses are set for a huge boost during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF) next March thanks to a massive marketing push being given to Melbourne’s riverfront during the festival.
17 Oct 2011
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Animals receive blessing
Southbank pets had the rare opportunity to show a little faith during October, as St Johns Southgate opened its doors for a special animal blessings service.
17 Oct 2011
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Bill’s still connected
When Southbank Local News spotted this picture in the Police Museum at the World Trade Centre, we thought it looked like a familiar face.
17 Oct 2011
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Marathon runs through Southbank streets
Runners from far and wide descended on the streets of Southbank during October for the Melbourne Marathon.
17 Oct 2011
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Southbank property market doing fine
Southbank’s property market is not as dire as mainstream media would have you believe, according to the real estate agents on the ground in the area.
17 Oct 2011
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Polly is 126 years young
The Polly Woodside is gearing up for a big birthday bash and, for the first time in five years, the public is invited to come along and join the party.
17 Oct 2011
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I’ll be in the shed
Residents are getting behind a campaign for a “men’s shed” to be built within Southbank, with an initial meeting held during October to discuss the idea.
17 Oct 2011
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Skydeck’s the limit
Southbank resident Danae Trethewey is pumped about taking on the area’s greatest physical challenge.
16 Oct 2011
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