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Arbory Afloat unveils vibrant Rio de Janeiro theme for 10th season
Melbourne’s beloved floating bar and restaurant, Arbory Afloat, is set to make a dazzling return to the Yarra River (Birrarung) for its 10th season on August 29 – this time chanelling the pulsating energy, colours and rhythms of Rio de Janeiro.
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Council greenlights expansion and upgrade of Safe City Camera Network
The City of Melbourne is moving forward with Safe City Camera Program as a part of its crackdown on city crime.
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Bodybuilding dealer sentenced to seven years after Thai deception discovered
A former Mr Universe contestant who was trafficking cocaine and Ecstasy from his Melbourne apartment has been sentenced to seven years’ jail after he was caught importing the drug from Thailand.
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Seventeen arrested in Southbank carpark crime crackdown
Victoria Police has arrested 17 people during a targeted operation to stamp out vehicle-related crime in Southbank’s multi-level carparks.
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NDIS misconceptions: what you can actually access in Southbank
According to data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around one in six (18 per cent) of people in Australia live with a disability. This means that out of the total population, approximately 4.4 million Australians have a disability.
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The South Melbourne pickleball facility at the forefront of the game
In 2023, Dylan Ventura Ho co-founded The Jar, Australia’s first indoor pickleball facility, in South Melbourne alongside a group of friends he’d known since high school.
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St Johns celebrates Thanksgiving with a stylish twist
St Johns Southgate transformed into a fashion runway on Sunday, June 15, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Celebration with this year’s bold and joyful theme – the St Johns International Fashion Festival.
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Leaders sleep rough at South Melbourne Market to fight homelessness
Dozens of Victoria’s top executives swapped suits for sleeping bags on June 19 as part of the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, held this year in the car park of South Melbourne Market.
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Cabaret De Paris brings Parisian sparkle to The Palms at Crown
Melbourne’s love affair with Cabaret De Paris continues, with a third show added to its limited run at The Palms at Crown this July due to overwhelming demand.
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Compassion and safety at heart of council debate over rough sleeping in Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip has launched a community consultation process on proposed safety measures across the municipality, prompting both support and concern from service providers and faith leaders over the handling of homelessness in public spaces.
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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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