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Pedestrian bridge to receive a facelift
The Southbank Pedestrian Bridge will close for two weeks in June for major maintenance works.
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“Rough on Rats” in Southbank
The combination of a river location servicing numerous ships (many from Europe), large warehouses, and heavily used drains meant that the area now known as Southbank was a haven for rats in the 19th century.
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Our federal election is over
By the time this article is published Australia’s political landscape is changed, albeit by degrees. Who governs us? How will they govern? Will much change?
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Council continues to labour on Southbank Promenade
It is disappointing that once again the Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) needs to be reminding the City of Melbourne of past promises.
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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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Green spaces, climate and Gaza dominate Southbank’s feisty Macnamara candidate meet
Southbank locals have raised green spaces, climate change-induced urban heating, housing and public spaces as key issues at a meet the candidates forum for the federal seat of Macnamara.
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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 to have another go at expanded Miles St park proposal
The City of Melbourne will revise its designs as well as its approach to community consultation for a proposal to expand the Miles and Dodds Reserve in Southbank after receiving a disappointing response to its first effort.
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Could the vacant Esso House site be turned into temporary community space?
With the former Esso House site on Riverside Quay in Southbank now sitting empty, questions are now being asked as to whether it could offer temporary community space should development plans continue to be delayed.
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Behind the curtain of Arts Centre Melbourne
Last month, Southbank News ventured beneath the lawns of Arts Centre Melbourne to uncover the wonders of its extraordinary Collection Store.
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Our three-year ritual … here we are again: another Federal election
We would like to remind you all, dear readers, that as a community group Southbank3006 is apolitical.
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Council to form People’s Panel to boost its 2050 vision
To shape the strategic plan for Melbourne over the next 25 years, the City of Melbourne has announced the formation of a People’s Panel, which will be held alongside its 2050 Summit to help make its vision for the city’s future.
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Yarra River Business Association ushers in a new generation
Tim Bracher, the man who has led the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) for a remarkable 26 years as its executive officer, has called time on an incredible journey and, in doing so, hands over the reins to the highly regarded Elizabeth Joldeski.
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Country, gospel, and jazz: Emma Donovan and Paul Grabowsky’s powerful performance at MRC
Emma Donovan took to the stage at the Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) on April 2 for A Rugged Old Cross, joined by celebrated pianist Paul Grabowsky and a stellar lineup of Melbourne jazz musicians.
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International arts festival YIRRAMBOI returns to Melbourne’s Art Precinct
The fifth rendition of YIRRAMBOI will reclaim centre stage in Narrm’s Art Precinct in Southbank from May 1 to 11, with 400 First Nations creatives to feature throughout the festival program.
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Fighting for our next generations in Macnamara
For the first time, Gen Z and millennials outnumber baby boomers in the upcoming election. Some political commentators fear this shift, but I believe it can only be a good thing.
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Southbank to get new build-to-rent project
Melbourne-based build-to-rent developer, Local, has announced a new project in Southbank as it continues to expand its portfolio across the city.
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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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Driving down power prices, and cutting emissions in Victoria
Our Labor Government created the Victorian Default Offer (VDO), which slashed power prices for households, and continues to push power prices down today.
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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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Privately-owned scooter riders rally after their “main method of micro transport” is taken away
Survey results back Power Melbourne, as Boyd set to become home to community battery
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