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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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The words we use matter
Two weeks ago, my office in St Kilda was vandalised.
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Southbank’s winter wonderland with gardening, games, and green fashion
Winter has well and truly arrived in our neighbourhood, and the Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) community gardeners have welcomed it.
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Pill testing trial to keep people safe – and save lives
Our Victorian Government will trial pill testing, also known as drug checking, starting this summer.
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Southbank receives more lip service from the council
Well, here we are at the end of the financial year and the City of Melbourne has handed down its budget for 2024/25. And, once again, it’s somewhat underwhelming from a Southbank perspective.
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Join Southbank3006 for an evening with Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece
Southbank3006 will host new Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece as part of the “Making Southbank A Neighbourhood of Possibilities” event on August 1 at 6pm.
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From Southbank to Canberra, it’s an honour to represent you
I’m Steph Hodgins-May, and I’ve recently been sworn in as your new federal Greens Senator.
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Southbank visual artist showcased at Festival @ Boyd
It was only a year ago when Spaniard Ainara Fantossi Guemberena established her new art business F.G Artworks, and she has been busy promoting and selling her art at various festivals, including in Southbank.
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Delivering financial relief for students, graduates in Macnamara
This year’s Budget brings significant relief to students across our community, and I’ve heard from many of you about how vital HECS support is.
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Now more than ever, love your local
Most of us take for granted our high standard and variety of dining and refreshment venues in Southbank.
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South Yarra park now open after Metro Tunnel upgrades
For the first time in six years South Yarra’s Siding Reserve has reopened, to the delight of locals and their pets.
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Reckless riders targeted in e-scooter crackdown in Southbank and the CBD
E-scooter riders have been held to account, with Victoria Police issuing almost 300 infringements to those caught flouting the rules during recent blitzes across Melbourne throughout May.
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Autumn highlights Southbank’s community and nature
The Boyd Community Hub gardens have lit up with the warm golden glow of autumn and early winter, a heart-warming sight to capture.
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City of Melbourne councillor: “Don’t poke the Penna bear!”
This was the response from Cr Rohan Leppert at the City of Melbourne’s Future Melbourne Committee meeting last month to discuss items in Southbank. I didn’t hold back in that meeting, and I make no apologies for calling them out.
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Southbank’s hidden community
It has been great to walk around the whole of Southbank during the past three years and observe how much amenity has been put in place for families and young people.
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How do I join an owners’ corporation committee?
Living in a world of apartments is complex, so ask your question.
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Southbank’s athletic stalwart
The two-and-a-half-year-old, and very obedient, German Short-haired Pointer Zee may look a little fierce, but he is actually very friendly.
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Southbank couple support local artists with new tattoo studio
After investing their savings in their boutique tattoo business just over two years ago, Southbank residents Dylan and Munzo have turned their dream into a reality.
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How lovely to see the autumn rains
Our garden beds have been refreshed ready for autumn and winter planting. Rocket and garlic chives have been very popular, while the chillies and eggplants have struggled in the wind.
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Two new train stations for Southbank
The state government has announced two new underground train stations to service Southbank as part of its 2014-15 State Budget.
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