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Boyd turns 10!
The heritage former girls school turned heart and soul of the ever-evolving Southbank community, the Boyd Community Hub celebrates its 10th birthday from 4pm to 6pm on July 7 with a party filled with family-friendly activities.
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Concerns raised as millions earmarked for open space reallocated to Greenline
More than $6 million of developer contributions set aside for public open space in Southbank has been reallocated to the City of Melbourne’s “city-shaping” $300 million Greenline trail after a last-minute budget change.
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“Professional beggars” target the city, but police focus on those genuinely experiencing homelessness
A small number of “professional beggars” who are not legitimate rough sleepers are targeting the city and Southbank however authorities say they are gearing their efforts to people in genuine need.
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Population doubles in a decade as census reveals Southbank to be a young, multicultural hub
Southbank’s population has more than doubled during the past 10 years, and two-thirds of locals are aged in their 20s and 30s according to the 2021 national census.
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City of Melbourne CEO reappointed
In what he described as “a vote of confidence” in his leadership, the council’s CEO Justin Hanney has been reappointed to the city’s top job for a further four years.
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