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Brazen motorbike thief caught on video
A video has captured the moment a brazen thief allegedly broke the steering lock of a motorbike parked on the sidewalk in Southbank before driving off.
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New lodgings for local scouts in Albert Park
Scouts in Melbourne’s inner-south will soon have a brand-new home thanks to purpose-built hall which is now officially under construction in Albert Park.
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Greystar marks biggest build-to-rent project in Australia’s history
A $500 million build-to-rent development in South Melbourne’s Fishermans Bend precinct has been completed, making it the biggest of its kind in Victoria.
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Melbourne Recital Centre to expand with new rooftop performance venue
The Melbourne Recital Centre has received $2 million to construct a “transformative” new public arts space on its rooftop, with breathtaking views of the expanding Melbourne Arts Precinct.
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New festival comes to Southbank offering a “bit of everything”
A series of new festivals celebrating sustainability and multiculturalism are coming to the Boyd Community Hub, starting on May 19.
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Arts Centre Melbourne’s heritage State Theatre closes its doors for major refurbishment
Art Centre Melbourne’s heritage State Theatre has now closed for a major refurbishment through the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation, following final performances of The Australian Ballet’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
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DJ Star set to perform at community festival
There’s something about the thrill of being a disc jockey that Alister Wong can’t explain.
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Sally Capp bows out on her terms
Sally Capp, the Lord Mayor who brought a new lease of life, energy, and dynamism to the role at a time when it was needed more than ever, ended weeks of speculation on March 28, announcing she would be resigning come the end of June.
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Greens preselect first Melbourne and Port Phillip councillor candidates
The Greens have preselected current councillor and Carlton resident Dr Olivia Ball as its lead candidate ahead of the City of Melbourne elections in October, with West Melbourne resident Karl Hessian revealed as its second candidate on the ballot.
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Derryn Hinch exits the race for Lord Mayor
Broadcast legend and former senator Derryn Hinch has withdrawn his bid to become the City of Melbourne’s next Lord Mayor just weeks after announcing his candidacy.
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Seven arrested in new operation targeting commercial burglaries
A new police operation targeting commercial burglaries in the Fishermans Bend and Southbank areas has seen seven people arrested during February and March.
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Shaping the future of Southbank through social imagination
A unique pilot project aimed exploring the power of social imagination in a time of a climate crisis has brought the Southbank community together to share their ideas for the future.
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Greenline “set free” by Lord Mayor after councillor raises questions about costs
Outgoing Lord Mayor Sally Capp says she is confident her signature Greenline project will “flourish” despite announcing she would not be recontesting October’s local government elections.
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Gender equality is on the agenda
I’m incredibly proud to be part of a Labor government with a strong commitment to gender equality.
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Josh Thomas returns to Melbourne with Let’s Tidy Up
For many of us, tidying up is part of our everyday routine. But for award-winning comedian Josh Thomas, “it’s Everest”.
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“Gaps” in the Montague Precinct Implementation Plan: City of Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip has raised concerns over the state government’s draft Montague Precinct Implementation Plan (MPIP), stating that it contains “several gaps and issues” that need to be addressed.
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THE LUME Melbourne presents: Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius
In a tribute to the ingenuity and brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci, THE LUME’s latest multi-sensory experience invites viewers to step into a world “500 years in the making”.
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Experiencing more at the Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) is celebrating 15 years of ground-breaking performances with a range of new membership offers to get you “closer to the music and musicians you love.”
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Lorien Shannon: “I feel like I’ve found my place”
Lorien Shannon is exactly where she’s “meant to be”, immersed in the world of Photography Studies College (PSC) where she is currently undertaking the second half of her Bachelor in Photography as a full-time student.
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Power St safety woes continue
Sadly, once again a truck has taken out the newly installed fencing on the corner of Power St and City Rd. The incident happened on Monday March 25 about 8pm. Luckily, no one was injured.
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Team Doyle heritage conflict
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