Graffiti delays expose gaps between council and state agencies
The City of Melbourne has acknowledged that graffiti on key city assets can remain in place for months while it continues trying to negotiate faster and more consistent removal arrangements with state authorities.
Snap Squad: a community approach to reporting local issues
WOTSO South Melbourne brings flexible work closer to home
Business
New City Rd pet salon answers growing demand in Southbank
The first furry customers did not take long to arrive. ACE Pet Grooming’s opening day on July 13 was fully booked before the salon had even opened its doors.
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WOTSO South Melbourne brings flexible work closer to home
WOTSO has opened its newest Melbourne workspace in South Melbourne's rapidly growing Montague Precinct, creating a local alternative for professionals, freelancers and businesses looking for a better way to work.
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Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future
Long-standing Southbank venue Soho Restaurant and Bar has reopened its doors, marking a welcome return for one of Riverside Quay’s established dining and nightlife destinations after a difficult two-month closure.
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Food from home: Southbank’s hidden Armenian bakery
Admiration for his wife’s family’s lovingly prepared food inspired Nawid Fayazi to suggest they start what they believe is Australia’s first Armenian bakery, tucked away on Moray St in Southbank.
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Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour
Southbank real estate agency Ray White Southbank is bringing fresh international insights home after joining an exclusive United States study tour focused on the future of artificial intelligence in property.
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New City Rd pet salon answers growing demand in Southbank
Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour
Columns
If we can remove Pam the Bird, why can’t we remove this?
Melbourne has recently been talking about graffiti again following the appearance of the now infamous Pam the Bird on the Bolte Bridge.
Grey skies, green thumbs and warm hearts at SSG winter gardening bees
Local News
New primary school campus tipped for vacant Ferrars St site
The Victorian Government’s promised new campus for South Melbourne Primary School could be delivered on a major vacant site directly opposite the existing vertical school, Southbank News understands.
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Australia 108 rooftop stunt sparks safety questions
Police had no record and building authorities had no comment concerning a small group who found their way onto the top of Melbourne’s tallest building Australia 108 recently.
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Dorcas St meal brings community together in South Melbourne
At around 6.30pm on a wintry Thursday a few dozen people are tucking into a three-course meal at the Uniting Church Hall in Dorcas St, South Melbourne.
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Future of Southbank Makers’ Market secured
The future of Southgate’s art and design market has been secured after a co-operative of stallholders was formed to take control of the popular attraction which runs every Sunday on the Southbank Promenade.
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Choir3006 sings for connection
A Southbank community choir has brought together residents, police, politicians and local community groups for a special gathering celebrating the role music can play in strengthening neighbourhood connection.
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New City Rd pet salon answers growing demand in Southbank
MIFF moves into Southbank
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