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Vaccine rollout expands at South Wharf hub

May 6th, 2021 - David Schout

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded in late April at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), one of three “high volume” vaccination centres in Victoria.

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Casualties of the pandemic

May 6th, 2021 - Southbank News

Bikes are huddled together in clumps; the food court is half empty and locals are complaining about congestion.

The light at the end of lockdown

April 7th, 2021 - Katie Johnson

Following a difficult 2020, Photography Studies College (PSC) graduate Elli Bardas decided to celebrate the resilience of the human spirit through her colourful, three-dimensional portraits.

Development in Montague “powering on”

March 10th, 2021 - Katie Johnson

The Montague precinct of Fishermans Bend is already a hub of development, with multiple high-rises being constructed around the suburb.

VIRID vertical gardens brings nature indoors

March 10th, 2021 - Katie Johnson

As apartments get taller and living spaces become more compact, city-dwellers are looking for ways to bring a slice of the outdoors into their homes.

COVID safety at the forefront for Arts Centre Melbourne

February 11th, 2021 - Jack Alfonso

Arts Centre Melbourne is welcoming back visitors to enjoy the many events on offer this summer with the provision of COVIDSafe environments being the top priority.

Locals play down risk of hotel quarantine

December 10th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

Convention Centre Place at South Wharf has become an epicentre in the ongoing fight to prevent the coronavirus (COVID-19) from once again breaking out into the community.

City bears brunt of COVID pain

October 7th, 2020 - David Schout

Inner Melbourne has suffered the worst economic hit from COVID-19 within Australia as a result of restrictions, according to research commissioned by the City of Melbourne.

High-rise not told of COVID cases

September 9th, 2020 - David Schout

Central city owners’ corporations (OCs) are on high alert after news that managers at one of Melbourne’s largest high-rise apartment buildings were not informed by health authorities that residents had tested positive to COVID-19.

Being vulnerable in the COVID-19 era

August 5th, 2020 - Rhonda Dredge

Once again, the Assembly Point vitrines down at the Guild building on Sturt St are reading the culture of Melbourne as it evolves.

Southbank businesses innovate with council’s COVID grants

June 10th, 2020 - Katie Johnson

COVID-19 has forced Southbank businesses to innovate in ways they never expected in order to stay afloat.

A look at how COVID-19 is changing design

June 10th, 2020 - Jack Hayes

With life after a once-in-a-generation pandemic still uncertain, Melbourne Square developer OSK Property has made the first steps to what work in a post COVID-19 era can look like.

Supporting our city businesses

May 7th, 2020 - Southbank News

Melbourne businesses are the lifeblood of the city, and the City of Melbourne is offering services to help support businesses affected by COVID-19.

COVID-19 and what it means for Fishermans Bend

May 7th, 2020 - Sean Car

The economic impacts of COVID-19 are being felt far and wide. But for Australia’s largest-ever urban renewal project in Fishermans Bend, the pandemic could prove the major catalyst in determining how the state government’s vision plays out.

KidsCo wins council grant

May 7th, 2020 - Southbank News

The City of Melbourne has awarded the first round of grants as part of its financial support package to help businesses adapt to COVID-19 restrictions.