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Attack in Southbank leaves man with life-threatening injuries
A man has been left with life-threatening injuries and two men with facial injuries after an assault in Southbank on October 30.
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Students engage with cutting-edge tech at Manufacturing Innovation Showcase
From robotics to virtual reality and 3D printing, Port Melbourne Secondary College students have received the ultimate hands-on lesson when it comes to cutting-edge technology.
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“An insult to veterans”: Former repatriation clinic to be used for offices and meeting rooms
The Department of Defence says it plans to use the long-disused former repatriation clinic at 310 St Kilda Rd for its own purposes in the form of offices and meeting rooms – a move which veteran groups have labelled “an insult”.
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E-scooter riders put on notice in a bid to improve road safety
Victoria Police have put e-scooter riders on notice after vowing to crack down on illegal rider behaviour in a bid to improve road safety ahead of the warmer months.
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Man charged after allegedly hurling a Molotov cocktail at a Crown restaurant
A Southbank man has been charged after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a Crown Casino restaurant, causing a small fire to erupt on September 28.
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Man arrested following non-fatal shooting
A 23-year-old Southbank man wanted by detectives from Queensland following a non-fatal shooting in Brisbane has been arrested.
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Police have appealed for public assistance after a man was pushed to the ground and robbed of his laptop while walking along Princes Bridge on September 13.
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Safety summit positive “step forward” in addressing community concerns
A safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups including those that represent Southbank, and stakeholders, to address various issues facing the city.
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Crown punters restricted to $1000 cash limits
New laws holding Crown Casino to greater account will see a $1000 cash limit imposed on punters after passing state parliament.
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Green tram tracks lack appeal as authorities work to find a solution
A years-long trial to green tram tracks along Southbank Boulevard has been met with criticism as unhealthy-looking plants and bare sections of concrete fall short of community expectations.
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Southbank snubbed in AFL Grand Final river parade
The state government has rowed back on plans to start the 2022 AFL Grand Final parade in Southbank, in a blow for local businesses.
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Calls renewed for safety rethink at Kavanagh St-Power St intersection after further crashes reported
A Southbank road safety advocate has renewed calls for a busy intersection to be made safer after a collision in recent weeks saw a man taken to hospital.
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Vocal bike lane critic pushed out of transport role
A councillor who has consistently criticised the City of Melbourne’s bike lane rollout has been replaced in her role as deputy chair of the transport portfolio.
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Exercising your options
Some high-rise residents have decided not to return to gyms because of concerns about viral infections.
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Community television program launches streaming app
Channel 31 is looking ahead at a bright future following the launch of its CTV+ app on August 24 at the program’s new studio in Southbank.
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Spike in dog attacks, barking complaints
The number of reported dog attacks within the City of Melbourne has doubled in the past two years, as the council considers ways to deal with increased pet ownership.
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How one zine that shares lived experiences is helping homeless people with what they need to know
Not-for-profit health agency Cohealth and the City of Melbourne have joined forces for a unique project that will help support people with current and past experiences of homelessness.
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One-off event or new approach? AFL mulls over river parade plans
The AFL is deep in negotiations to stage this year’s Grand Final parade on the Yarra River, with plans for players to travel down the famous waterway before disembarking to head towards the MCG precinct.
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Heartless thieves pinch wheel from disabled woman’s car
An elderly woman has been left shocked and disgusted after a wheel was stolen from her car while she was parked in a disabled space in Southbank.
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Residents call for safety upgrade to Kavanagh St pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing at a dangerous intersection in Southbank – which will soon have a playground open nearby – needs to be made safer, worried residents say.
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Southbank on pause amid uncertainty
Hoardings up on Riverside Square
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