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Meet Myles and Medici
Southbank News ran into them going for a walk near the Arts Centre. Medici is a friendly and playful pupper and he attracts a lot of attention wherever he goes.
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Our Olympians represent the best of Australia: diversity, equality and opportunity
It felt like the world needed the Olympics. And they have arrived with all the ceremony and style of one of the world’s great cities – Paris.
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E-scooters, E-bikes a burning issue for all of us. Are they a ticking time-bomb?
With the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries within our homes, whether for an e-scooter, bike, power tools or even our mobile phones, we need to ensure we are aware of their risks.
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Tackling local cost-of-living pressures
The high cost-of-living continues to have a profound impact on people in our community. From skyrocketing rent, house prices, bills and supermarket prices, people are really struggling.
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Pushing the Metro Tunnel to its limit
Test trains have run through the Metro Tunnel for the first time carrying the weight of a full passenger load – but without a passenger in sight.
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Cold weather, warm hearts in our winter gardening efforts
As we enter August, winter has delivered some of the coldest mornings we’ve seen in recent years.
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Trees of Southbank
One of the joys of living in Southbank is sharing the many trees in the environment – part of the 70,000 trees that make up the urban forest of Melbourne.
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ACCA CEO and artistic director to step down
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) CEO and artistic director Max Delany has announced plans to step down from his role by November 2024 after nearly a decade of leadership.
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Council plan to revitalise Alexandra Gardens
An iconic stretch of the Yarra riverfront could be about to receive a multi-million-dollar refresh thanks to a new concept plan by the City of Melbourne.
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Fifteen arrested in South Melbourne over burglaries, family violence
Alleged burglars, car thieves, family violence offenders and arsonists have been arrested during a series of warrants in Park Street Towers and Dorcas St in South Melbourne earlier this week.
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“Southbank in limbo”: concern as major developments stall
Southbank’s local business association has questioned the status of major local developments at Southgate and STH BNK by Beulah, raising concerns over the impact of ongoing delays on the surrounding community.
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Sally Capp: one last chat as Lord Mayor of Melbourne
In her final days as Lord Mayor, Sally Capp caught up with Southbank News one last time to reflect on her “extraordinary” journey leading the City of Melbourne through the most challenging period in its history.
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A new Neighbourhood Watch group for Southbank
Organisers behind a new Neighbourhood Watch group are calling on Southbank residents to join and help combat increasing crime rates in the area.
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What’s on in the Arts Precinct for Open House Melbourne weekend
Open House Melbourne has launched its 2024 program and theme for the year, RE/DISCOVER your City inviting audiences to see Melbourne in a new light and celebrate the importance of good design in shaping our communities.
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Construction of new park at ACCA pushed back to late 2025
The City of Melbourne says works to transform the forecourt in front of the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) into a new park will begin later next year as planning continues with the site’s owner Creative Victoria.
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Ray White Southbank team braves the winter cold in support of Vinnies CEO Sleepout
The Ray White Southbank team has made its community proud, raising more than $19k for the St Vincent de Paul Society as part of the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 20.
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A Hoppy ending
Meet Hoppy; the first rabbit to ever feature in Pet’s Corner for Southbank News.
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Council switches on Power Melbourne; Southbank up next
The City of Melbourne has installed its first community battery in the CBD as part of its Power Melbourne renewable energy program for residents and businesses, with the Boyd Community Hub in Southbank to receive the next one in July.
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Lions roar at 2024 International Parade of Nations
The 2024 International Parade of Nations took over the King’s Domain parkland on June 22, kicking off the 106th Lions International Convention in Melbourne.
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NGV unveils blockbuster ancient Egyptian exhibition
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) presents Pharaoh, a landmark exhibition celebrating ancient Egyptian art and culture spanning 3000 years, running until October 6.
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VCAT battle over open space
A local icon is launched
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