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Welcome to 2024, Southbank

We trust that everyone was able to find some downtime over the break to recharge for hopefully an exciting 2024.

Tackling the cost of living in Macnamara

Southbank is a beautiful place to live, and in my many conversations with you, I know that the people of Southbank love this community.  

Southbank Sustainability Group in 2024

It has been lovely to hear from Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) members that they were grateful the fortnightly gardening meetups kept going throughout the end-of-year period making participants feel engaged and part of a community. 

As the rain poured down, the people poured in!

Southbank3006’s A Very Merry Friend-mas event has fast become the most successful community event held in Southbank, drawing an impressive 1000 attendees from all parts of the community, despite the wet day on Saturday, December 9. 

Running from Southbank to Sydney for Beyond Blue

Southbank resident Michael Finn is embarking on an extraordinary journey, trading the comforts of the city for a marathon like no other: running from Melbourne to Sydney in a remarkable effort to raise money for Beyond Blue.

Addressing the sad state of Southbank Promenade

This Christmas marks the point when I think we can say that the destructive COVID years are (fingers crossed!) now in the rear vision mirror.

Macnamara, it’s been a big year

As we approach the festive season, I wanted to reflect on some of the work and achievements we have made this year.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Metro Tunnel

You better watch out, you better not cry! The Metro Tunnel Project is coming to town for Christmas with a host of festive activities across Melbourne’s CBD.

Weighing in on Southbank Promenade

As mentioned in my October column, I’d like to discuss Southbank Promenade this month. 

Another year of green gains for Southbank

It has been a busy year for Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG).

Wishing you all, dear readers, a fabulous festive season

The committee of Southbank3006 would like to thank all our members, Southbank News readers and the community of Southbank for your support for our activism and events in 2023.

Women’s health in Victoria – making real change

Women and girls make up more than half of our population, yet their health has been overlooked and underdiagnosed for too long.

Street transformed in “Dodds St Reboot”

Dodds St underwent a transformation in November, as part of the “Dodds St ReBoot”.

Do you have remedial works coming up? Who’s the super?

During COVID, a number of owners’ corporations (OCs) deferred major remedial works projects that were due to be undertaken.

Anzac Station on the move

Work on St Kilda Rd’s Anzac Station is progressing in line with the Metro Tunnel’s 2025 opening date, with architectural fit-out well under way and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment continuing.

Council street safety review misses the mark

If you missed it, Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) in collaboration with City of Melbourne, hosted a forum for the council to announce new pedestrian road safety projects.

Sustainable events this November

The next Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) event is a workshop focused on the role of herbs in health and wellbeing. In this interactive workshop, you will learn more about the medicinal uses of common culinary herbs and be introduced to the array of herbs growing in the community garden in front of the Boyd Community Hub.

Southbank of your imagination

What would a Southbank of your imagination look like?