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GURNER unveils luxury wellness club SAINT Black in Southbank
Developer GURNER Group has announced the launch of SAINT Black, its newest luxury wellness and private social club, opening this July within its recently completed Madison Grand build-to-rent development at 344 City Rd in Southbank.
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Driven by care: South Port Day Links keeps community connected
For almost 37 years, South Port Day Links has been quietly transforming the lives of some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
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Ray White Southbank gears up for 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Ray White Southbank is once again stepping up in the fight against homelessness, returning to the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 19 with an ambitious fundraising goal of $25,000.
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MCEC unveils new Changing Places facility to enhance accessibility
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled a new Changing Places facility, furthering its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity for people with high support needs.
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Table Tennis @Boyd serves up community spirit in Southbank
Southbank’s newest community sport initiative, Table Tennis @Boyd, officially launched in April and is already proving a smash hit with locals.
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Flavours of Japan returns to South Melbourne Market
South Melbourne Market will celebrate the flavours and traditions of Japan this June with the return of its latest Foodie Affair event, running across six dates from June 4 to 14.
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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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