Southbank emerges a winner in City of Melbourne’s draft budget
The City of Melbourne’s 2026-27 draft budget is, on balance, a prudent one. However for Southbank, the more immediate story is that the suburb appears to be one of the clearer beneficiaries of this year’s spending plan.
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Business
Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour
Southbank real estate agency Ray White Southbank is bringing fresh international insights home after joining an exclusive United States study tour focused on the future of artificial intelligence in property.
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Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank
Southbank’s new Indian restaurant was always meant to serve the local community.
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Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood
A brand-new arcade has opened in Southgate, adding a fun, easygoing entertainment option right in the heart of the precinct for locals and visitors alike.
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Southgate set for management change as ESR exits precinct
The management of Southgate Melbourne will change hands at the end of February, with ESR Australia & New Zealand confirming it will conclude its role at the iconic Southbank precinct on February 28.
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Design-forward Hannah St Hotel opens in Southbank
A new design-led hotel has quietly opened in Southbank, adding a distinctive hospitality offering to Melbourne’s arts and events precinct.
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Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour
Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood
Columns
Council seeks community input on Fishermans Bend’s creative future
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent community forum at Port Melbourne Town Hall, where more than 100 people came together to discuss plans for Bay St, off-leash dog space and open space.
Thank God for the cleaners who keep Southbank going
Celebrating Volunteers’ Week at SSG
Budget, parks and planning for Fishermans Bend’s growing future
Local News
Tools stolen in Southbank burglary
Police are appealing for information after tools were stolen from a Southbank business during an early morning burglary in April.
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Council workers walk off the job, close libraries
A 24-hour stop-work led by the Australian Services Union saw council workers from the City of Melbourne and seven other local government areas walk off the job on May 5, as the union steps up industrial action around Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations.
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Future Melbourne podcast turns to the Yarra River
The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns its attention to Melbourne’s defining natural and civic asset, with Yarra River Business Association executive officer Liz Joldeski joining the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Yarra, or Birrarung.
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Police seek public help after alleged sexual assault on Southbank’s Evan Walker Bridge
Police are appealing for public assistance following the alleged sexual assault of a young woman on Evan Walker Bridge in Southbank earlier this year.
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Croissants, coffee and graffiti spotting on Neighbour Day
A group of Southbank residents got together, practised reporting graffiti and celebrated Neighbour Day, on March 29, with coffee and French pastries as part of a community strengthening initiative by Neighbourhood Watch.
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Police seek public help after alleged sexual assault on Southbank’s Evan Walker Bridge
New beginnings celebrated at colourful event
Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood
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