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Hooligan caught on cam jumping on parked cars
A Southbank resident has spoken of their disgust and frustration after their car was stomped on while parked in Kavanagh St on January 30.
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A cool place for dog watching
Southbank dogs are superior creatures and their owners are keen to see their urbane style recognised.
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Redefining art and cultural experiences for the next generation
Grande Experiences founder and CEO Bruce Peterson said after the company staged its first ever exhibition in Melbourne in 2006, it would almost be another 15 years before it earned another dollar on Australian soil.
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Tough Guy Book Club: What does it actually mean to be “tough”?
The words tough and book are not seen together all that often, but for the Tough Guy Book Club that is precisely the point.
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Much-anticipated Moomba Festival returns with an extra day
Moomba Festival is back again in Melbourne for its 69th year, and to make this annual family-friendly festival all the more entertaining, an extra day has been added.
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Melbourne Arts Precinct Co calls on locals for reference group
The Victorian Government body leading the transformation of Melbourne’s Arts Precinct is calling on Southbankers to be part of a new community reference group for the $1.7 billion project.
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Community bands together to tackle increasing bike and scooter thefts
Residents will come together with Victoria Police to address a growing concern of bike and scooter thefts in their community.
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The free service reducing the stigma of managing periods
The City of Melbourne has extended its free period care pilot program until June 30, after it was successfully launched in September 2021.
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Feasibility study “does not respect the heritage” of 310 St Kilda Rd
A prominent veterans’ organisation has slammed a feasibility report commissioned by the Department of Defence into the future use of the former repatriation clinic at 310 St Kilda Rd as “tone deaf”.
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Two teens arrested after fleeing two-car crash at notorious intersection
Police have arrested two teenagers after they were seen fleeing the scene of a two-car crash in Southbank, which resulted in a woman being taken to hospital.
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Time called on basketball courts as developers move in
Residents have expressed dismay after watching bulldozers and cyclone fence contractors move in on their beloved basketball courts at Boyd Park and another across the road.
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E-scooter injuries sees a rise in hospital attendances, new data shows
Electric scooter accidents that have resulted in injured riders being taken to hospital have more than tripled in the past year, new data reveals, as popularity in the transport activity grows.
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Southbank’s first Christmas tree taken down before December even arrives
Southbank’s very first official Christmas tree has been taken down after being deemed unsafe just weeks after its installation at Boyd Park.
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Southbank3006 to host jam-packed community Christmas party
With Christmas just around the corner, community group Southbank3006 will bring celebrations to Southbank with its festive event this month.
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Christmas comes to Southbank
The Christmas cheer has come to Southbank this year and here is a list of festive events for everyone to attend.
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First steps to adventure
The new playground on Southbank Boulevard is encouraging people to tap into their adventurous spirit and take a few risks.
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Southbank substation explodes during attempted copper theft
Police are hunting a man suspected of causing a substation to explode in Southbank after allegedly trying to steal copper on November 17.
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New zebra crossings coming to Balston and Kavanagh streets
A push for pedestrian crossings to be installed at Balston and Kavanagh streets has received the City of Melbourne’s backing, with works to begin in a few months.
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Southbank-based television service celebrated in the Melbourne Awards
After moving to Southbank, not-for-profit community television service Channel 31 (C31) is seemingly going from strength to strength with its latest achievement of becoming a 2022 Melbourne Award finalist.
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Does the Yarra River’s maritime heritage cut it?
The Lower Yarra River has maritime history in spades, but how well is it presented and interpreted for the visitor?
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Council put on notice by the “Penna bear” as more of the open space picture revealed
Population hits 15,000
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