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Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue
A controversial plan to open a swingers’ club in South Melbourne has been upheld by the state’s planning tribunal, with VCAT ruling in favour of the City of Port Phillip’s decision to grant a permit for the venue.
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“A third place” between work and fun opens in Southbank
O3, a membership-based cafe and workplace, officially opened on Queensbridge St in Southbank in February.
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Unearthed: Australian Heritage Festival shines light on hidden histories
South Wharf’s Polly Woodside is at the centre of Victoria’s largest heritage celebration with the return of the Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) in May.
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New signing service now open at Victorian Pride Centre
A new Justice of the Peace document signing centre (DSC) at the Victorian Pride Centre (VPC) is now serving the community, having recently opened in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Midsumma’s Pride March.
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Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station
South Melbourne police officers are a step closer to having a new state-of-the-art station with construction now under way.
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Council divided over cat crackdown
The City of Melbourne will implement a cat curfew between dusk and dawn and enforce mandatory desexing, despite the proposal being met with strong opposition from several councillors and experts.
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Crime rates increase in Southbank
Total criminal incidents in Southbank were 22 per cent higher in 2024 than the average of the previous nine years, according to data released by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (CSAV) in March.
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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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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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Top Australian universities are pushing back on a government cap on international students
On August 27, 2024, the Australian Government announced a cap called the National Planning Level (NPL) to put limits on the growth of international student programs. The NPL will be implemented from January 1, 2025, and will be reviewed each year.
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Bike and scooter registration and engraving comes to Southbank
A bike and scooter registration and engraving event will be held this February in Southbank to help combat bike theft.
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2024 Melbourne Awards honour local trailblazers
The 2024 Melbourne Awards, held on November 9, celebrated prominent figures from the city, presenting them with Melbourne’s highest honour in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the community.
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Victoria’s Disability Sport and Recreation Festival cancelled
This year’s Victoria’s Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) Festival has been cancelled due to safety concerns.
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Food and Wine Festival returns to Southbank’s doorstep
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returns for another year, with homegrown and international chefs bringing ten days’ worth of culinary bliss to the city.
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New Year’s Eve to dazzle in Southbank
Glittering light shows, rooftop laser displays and revellers in their sequinned best will take over the City of Melbourne as it steps into the New Year in sparkling style.
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Southbank’s secret military library
Tucked away in an 1860s heritage building at Victoria Barracks lies the state’s premier military library, boasting a remarkable collection of more than 35,000 items.
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Southbank Neighbourhood Watch officially launched
Hosted at a barbecue on October 20, the launch of Southbank Neighbourhood Watch brought together members of the local community along with supporting organisations to find ways of tackling increasing crime in the area.
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Fun for all ages at Festival at Boyd
Southbank’s multicultural Festival at Boyd will be hosted for its third time on Sunday, November 17, bringing a great range of performances, food, music, art, stalls selling recycled items, and free children’s activities to local residents and visitors alike.
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Australia’s oldest Chinese temple secures grant for revival following fire
Australia's oldest continuously operating Chinese temple, the heritage listed See Yup Temple on Raglan St in South Melbourne, has been awarded a $60,000 grant by the state government.
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Southbank Neighbourhood Watch to launch at BBQ in the park
The City of Melbourne’s very first Neighbourhood Watch group will be launched this October in Southbank.
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Carols at Southbank
Two new train stations for Southbank
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