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VCAT determines that monies paid by an insurer to an OC for a lot owner’s claim are held “on trust”
A VCAT decision released last month confirmed the position that any lot owner in a building may file a claim against the owners’ corporation’s (OC’s) policy of insurance.
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High praise for Eureka promo
The World Federation of Great Towers has bestowed Southbank’s Eureka Skydeck with the “Innovative Promotional Award” for its incredible stunt celebrating the world premiere of King Kong live on stage earlier this year.
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MSO’s principal conductor toasts 20-year milestone
Celebrating 20 years conducting with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), principal conductor Benjamin Northey reflects on his incredible musical journey with MSO that’s made him “the conductor I am today.”
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Come hear from your local Men’s Shed
Your Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) committee has quite a bit planned for this month and we hope you will be able to find some time out from the beautiful sunshine we are now experiencing.
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Support for a new app for Southbankers is rising
The old saying that you should never waste a crisis was true for the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) during and after the COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Cash without the cure
Victoria’s proposed tax on short-stays will generate cash for the state government while ignoring internationally recognised solutions to tackle problems with the industry.
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Championing the four pillars of sustainability
September saw a series of events throughout Melbourne built around the theme of sustainability.
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Southbankers, it’s time get out your diaries and start saving these dates!
When Southbank3006 was formed in February 2022 our aim was to bring together the diverse community of Southbank, improve the liveability, culture, and the connected feeling in our vertical village.
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Spring has sprung at Anzac Station
The Metro Tunnel’s Anzac Station site is welcoming in spring with a garden-themed display packed with stories, history, and nature’s wonders.
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Support for renters
Demand for rental properties is skyrocketing. These days, the reality for most people trying to land a rental is that they find they are just one of dozens of applicants at an inspection.
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Victoria’s new “Airbnb tax” only benefits Airbnb
The Victorian Labor Government has announced a new 7.5 per cent tax on short-stay accommodation, being the first and only Australian state to do so.
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From IT to busking, Billy follows his love of music
Billy Advic has taken a leap of faith and he couldn’t be happier.
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Anzac Station an “emotional experience”
Leaders of the design team behind the Metro Tunnel’s state-of-the-art stations have spoken about the challenges of designing a major train station to sit next to one of Melbourne’s most important historical monuments – the Shrine of Remembrance.
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What comes next now the Matildas have changed the game?
The past month has caused nothing short of an obsession with the Matildas in my household. From Sam Kerr’s goal to Mackenzie Arnold’s wall of steel, like most Australians, it has been pretty much impossible to pull away from the TV.
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Working to ensure quiet enjoyment, liveability and a place to live
Southbank3006 as a community group has an aim to bring a diverse community together breaking down the barriers created in vertical living in the most densely populated post code in Australia.
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Beware of online scams
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recently revealed that Australians lost a record $3.1 billion to scams in 2022.
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Launching our new app
Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) held its 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the end of August and made a massive announcement.
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Spring is just around the corner
The Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) has made a start on spring planting.
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Clarke Street concerns
The City of Melbourne has maintained its ongoing opposition to an apartment tower proposal on Clarke St.
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When an owners’ corporation needs to access someone’s apartment
Lot owners and tenants need to be aware that an owners’ corporation (OC) has a lawful right to serve a notice to gain entry to private apartments, in order to carry out repairs, maintenance and other remedial works.
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Southbank misses out on NBN fibre ‘coup’
Art Deco panels at the ABC
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