Red Stairs saga ends with more consultation

Red Stairs saga ends with more consultation

After years of complaints, a shelved design competition and another round of promised consultation, the City of Melbourne has finally resolved to get on with renewing Southbank’s much-maligned Red Stairs.

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Designing in Southbank

March 10th, 2026 - Robin Grow

Business

Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour

Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour

May 28th, 2026 - Southbank News

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

Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank

April 7th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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

April 7th, 2026 - Southbank News

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

Southgate set for management change as ESR exits precinct

February 11th, 2026 - Sean Car

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

February 11th, 2026 - Southbank News

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

May 28th, 2026 - Southbank News
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Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank

April 7th, 2026 - Jenny Denton
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Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood

April 7th, 2026 - Southbank News
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Southgate set for management change as ESR exits precinct

February 11th, 2026 - Sean Car
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Design-forward Hannah St Hotel opens in Southbank

February 11th, 2026 - Southbank News

Columns

“Welcome to Southbank, sirens in the sky”

“Welcome to Southbank, sirens in the sky”

May 13th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

The writer-producer of a song about Southbank that celebrates the suburb’s lifestyle and landmarks says he wants to “spread some joy” with the AI-assisted creation.

Local News

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Tools stolen in Southbank burglary

June 3rd, 2026 - Sean Car

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

May 13th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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

April 28th, 2026 - Southbank News

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

April 12th, 2026 - Sean Car

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

Croissants, coffee and graffiti spotting on Neighbour Day

April 7th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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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Tools stolen in Southbank burglary

June 3rd, 2026 - Sean Car
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Council workers walk off the job, close libraries

May 13th, 2026 - Jenny Denton
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Future Melbourne podcast turns to the Yarra River

April 28th, 2026 - Southbank News
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Police seek public help after alleged sexual assault on Southbank’s Evan Walker Bridge

April 12th, 2026 - Sean Car
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Croissants, coffee and graffiti spotting on Neighbour Day

April 7th, 2026 - Jenny Denton
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