Planning
Sod turned on The Fox: NGV Contemporary
Melbourne’s next creative landmark The Fox: NGV Contemporary is a step closer to reality with head contractor Lendlease appointed to begin works on the Southbank Boulevard site in the heart of the Arts Precinct.
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The reasons behind Southbank’s ghost towers
At 18 Moray St in Southbank, a 38-level apartment tower stands fully constructed. However, there’s one problem – it is completely vacant and has been for several years.
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Changing of the guard at YRBA
Southbank and South Wharf traders’ group the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) has appointed a new executive officer in Elizabeth Joldeski.
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Council continues to monitor parking changes in Southbank Village
The City of Melbourne says it will continue to investigate further changes to new parking arrangements in Southbank Village following several rounds of community consultation.
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Southbank Village has a new local member
The Liberals claimed victory in the Prahran by-election on February 8, with South Yarra resident and long-time Liberal Party member Rachel Westaway claiming the seat.
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Where to, now? Major blow for Beulah’s Southbank vision
The news many had sadly been anticipating broke in February when developer Beulah placed the company managing its troubled STH BNK project into administration, casting serious doubts on its future.
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Beautiful and thriving: three-year trial to choose plants for giant new Southbank garden
A giant garden at the heart of the Melbourne Art’s Precinct Transformation Project will have plant species specially tested for its urban environment.
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Giant new public artwork Guardian Lion rises over Southbank
Commuters travelling along the Westgate Freeway will soon be watched over by Guardian Lion, a giant neon light artwork set to be unveiled in Southbank on March 7.
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Boyd Village tops out
Developer PDG’s Boyd Village development has reached its peak in construction and Lord Mayor Nick Reece helped to celebrate the milestone at a ceremony on February 24.
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Could this new e-scooter be the answer for Melbourne?
A safer e-scooter has recently been developed by Singapore-based company Ario, and its executives believe they have found a “solution” that addresses the City of Melbourne’s concerns.
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Free community picnic for Southbank
Southbank residents are being encouraged to spend an afternoon on the green at Boyd Community Hub on March 29.
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“Champion for local business”: The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association
The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association is continuing its efforts to support local traders in South Melbourne and breathe life back into one of Melbourne’s most iconic precincts.
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Unlocking Australia’s performing arts history: behind-the-scenes tours of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Collections Store
Arts Centre Melbourne is not just a destination for world-class performances – it’s also home to an exclusive experience that takes you inside the heart of Australian performing arts history.
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Malthouse Comedy returns for Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Southbank’s Malthouse Theatre is set to host a stellar roster of local and international guests as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) from March 26 to April 20, with more than 200 shows performed over 22 nights across four stages.
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Mads Barnes: exploring the art of storytelling at PSC
For Mads Barnes, photography isn’t just a hobby; it’s a passion and career in the making.
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Sunday Market relocates to Southbank Promenade
After more than 20 years positioned around the Arts Centre, Southbank’s Sunday Market, which last year relocated to Southgate, will now be situated along the scenic Southbank Promenade.
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Your forever home awaits in the heart of Melbourne
640 Bourke Street is the quintessential Melbourne address, where heritage and modernity converge in a landmark development designed for contemporary living.
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Could you sum up how much you love your family in a single tweet?
Now imagine having just 66 characters – including spaces – to express a lifetime of love, grief, and remembrance. That was the limit given to families of Australian soldiers lost in World War I for the epitaphs on their headstones.
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An opportunity for a park?
The announcement last week that Beulah International has put the project manager of its STH BNK project at the old BMW site on the City Rd into administration was a massive surprise.
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The latest from Southbank Sustainability Group
Sunflowers have been blooming in several of the raised garden beds in the community garden in front of the Boyd Community Hub. You can’t miss the bright yellow flowers that follow the sun during the day. They are very attractive to bees as well.
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Battle lines drawn in council election
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