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“Lives will continue to be lost”: lobby group calls for safe injecting room in City of Port Phillip
A lobby group advocating for a safe injecting room in the CBD has shifted its focus to the City of Port Phillip after facing resistance from the state government.
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Leadership, unity, and a vision for Melbourne: the 2024 election
The City of Melbourne stands at a pivotal moment as we approach the 2024 local government elections.
Read MoreMelbourne comes alive with RISING 2024
Melbourne’s premier celebration of cutting-edge music, art, and performance, RISING 2024, is set to captivate the city once again from June 1 to 16.
Read MoreMore green space at Boyd as container is moved on
A shipping container filled with community items next to the Boyd Community Hub in Southbank will be relocated following concern it was taking up precious green space.
Read MoreLa Camera celebrates 25 years at Southgate
The party has started at La Camera to celebrate 25 years at Southgate, with the favourite riverside restaurant marking the milestone with a bumper year of events and festivities.
Read MoreSouthbank dads empowered by innovative Dadfit program
On a mission to “make dadding a team sport”, Dadfit’s five-week program kicked off in Southbank on May 6 at Boyd Community Hub.
Read MoreDebut novel highlights urgent need to address violence against women
Southbank resident Cedric Saldanha is the author of recently published book, Quest for Freedom, which sheds light on the poignant reality of violence against women in a time where the topic demands urgent attention.
Read MoreWoman charged after firearms seized in Southbank
Members from Victoria Police’s VIPER Taskforce have charged a woman and seized firearms in Southbank as part of an ongoing investigation.
Read MoreMan arrested in Southbank burglary
A man has been arrested after allegedly being caught in possession of a large quantity of copper pipe and a power tool during the morning of Tuesday April 16.
Read MoreBrazen motorbike thief caught on video
A video has captured the moment a brazen thief allegedly broke the steering lock of a motorbike parked on the sidewalk in Southbank before driving off.
Read MoreNew lodgings for local scouts in Albert Park
Scouts in Melbourne’s inner-south will soon have a brand-new home thanks to purpose-built hall which is now officially under construction in Albert Park.
Read MoreNew festival comes to Southbank offering a “bit of everything”
A series of new festivals celebrating sustainability and multiculturalism are coming to the Boyd Community Hub, starting on May 19.
Read MoreSeven arrested in new operation targeting commercial burglaries
A new police operation targeting commercial burglaries in the Fishermans Bend and Southbank areas has seen seven people arrested during February and March.
Read MoreShaping the future of Southbank through social imagination
A unique pilot project aimed exploring the power of social imagination in a time of a climate crisis has brought the Southbank community together to share their ideas for the future.
Read MoreFirst glimpse at new South Melbourne Police Station
The state government has released the first designs of a new state-of-the-art police station for South Melbourne.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne releases new homelessness strategy
The City of Melbourne has launched a new homelessness strategy to address the city’s “housing and homelessness crisis”
Read MoreFestival of Veterans Arts 2024 comes to Southbank
The Festival of Veterans Arts 2024 (FOVA24) will celebrate the creativity and talent of war veteran artists at the iconic Southbank Arts Precinct from March 15 to 24.
Read MorePeter’s community spirit earns him an Australia Day honour
Peter Duras, an exemplary physiotherapist, and community-minded Southbank resident has been recognised in the Australia Day Honours list.
Read MoreAustralia Day award for Father Bob Maguire Foundation CEO
CEO of the Father Bob Maguire Foundation Paul Brophy has been awarded in the 2024 Australia Day honours.
Read MorePreps celebrate first day at South Melbourne Primary School
There was a mix of excitement and nervousness as little Preps embarked on their first day of education at South Melbourne Primary School.
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