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Southbank receives more lip service from the council
Well, here we are at the end of the financial year and the City of Melbourne has handed down its budget for 2024/25. And, once again, it’s somewhat underwhelming from a Southbank perspective.
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Marble in Melbourne
One of Melbourne’s classic interwar buildings is the Manchester Unity, which still dominates the corner of Collins and Swanston streets. Designed in 1932 for a major commercial organisation, it combines commercial gothic and Art Deco styling.
Read MoreJoin Southbank3006 for an evening with Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece
Southbank3006 will host new Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece as part of the “Making Southbank A Neighbourhood of Possibilities” event on August 1 at 6pm.
Read MoreFrom Southbank to Canberra, it’s an honour to represent you
I’m Steph Hodgins-May, and I’ve recently been sworn in as your new federal Greens Senator.
Read MoreSouthbank man fined for noisy vehicle
A Southbank man has pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court for failing to produce a certificate to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to show his car had passed a noise compliance test.
Read MoreTwo charged after speeding car crashes in Southbank
Two men have been charged after a speeding car was allegedly involved a three-vehicle crash in Southbank that saw one person taken to hospital.
Read MoreArts Centre Sunday Market to live on at Southgate from July
In what has been described as a “huge coup” for Southbankers and market-lovers alike, the much-loved Arts Centre Sunday Market will remain in the suburb at its new home at Southgate from Sunday, July 7.
Read MoreCrown Melbourne unveils world’s first exclusive Grey Goose bar
In celebration of Australia’s leading premium vodka, Crown Melbourne has opened the doors to the world’s first standalone Grey Goose bar.
Read MoreCouncil put on notice by the “Penna bear” as more of the open space picture revealed
As reported in the May edition of Southbank News, the City of Melbourne is proposing a new 1.2-hectare expansion of Normanby Road Reserve, while long-mooted plans for a decking over Citylink appear to be dead and buried. Here is what we know about the future of open space in Southbank …
Read MoreFishermans Bend to gain new primary school in fast-growing area
A new primary school is set to be built in Fishermans Bend in what will form another critical part of Australia’s largest urban renewal project.
Read MorePlans put on hold to partially close Cecil St at South Melbourne Market
A plan to permanently close a suburban street to traffic next to the South Melbourne Market will be held off following objections from the community.
Read MoreArts Precinct transformation creates more jobs for local apprentices, trainees, and cadets
More apprentices, cadets and construction workers are kickstarting their careers with hands-on experience working on the city-shaping Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation (MAPT) project.
Read MoreDilapidated heritage building could become a hotel and apartments
An eyesore heritage-protected building in Southbank could be converted into a hotel and build-to-rent apartments under new plans being considered by the state government.
Read MoreArtist Deborah Halpern reflects on Southbank icon, Ophelia
If you live or work in Southbank, chances are you’ve probably seen the colourful, mosaic masterpiece that has become synonymous with the area. Southbank News sat down with artist Deborah Halpern to discuss the work and its place on Southbank Promenade.
Read MoreSouthbank visual artist showcased at Festival @ Boyd
It was only a year ago when Spaniard Ainara Fantossi Guemberena established her new art business F.G Artworks, and she has been busy promoting and selling her art at various festivals, including in Southbank.
Read MoreSmiles and joy unite community at the Festival @ Boyd
The Southbank community has come together for an inaugural festival with crowds enjoying the fun and fanfare of live music, food, workshops, stalls, and African drumming.
Read MoreFunding plan for Greenline completed as construction gets under way
The City of Melbourne has finalised an all-important plan for funding its $315 million “city-shaping” Greenline project as Lord Mayor Sally Capp helped mark the beginning of construction at Birrarung Marr on May 23.
Read More“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.
Read MoreGreening Southbank: seeding community pride and ownership
In the lively streets of Venice, community gardens bloom with more than just flowers; they blossom with pride and a palpable sense of ownership among the residents who tend them.
Read MoreDelivering financial relief for students, graduates in Macnamara
This year’s Budget brings significant relief to students across our community, and I’ve heard from many of you about how vital HECS support is.
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Malthouse Theatre building works to continue into 2023 with positive outcomes ahead
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