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Power St safety woes continue
Sadly, once again a truck has taken out the newly installed fencing on the corner of Power St and City Rd. The incident happened on Monday March 25 about 8pm. Luckily, no one was injured.
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Two lanes for St Kilda Rd for the first time in six years
St Kilda Rd has reopened to two lanes of traffic in both directions around the new Anzac Station for the first time since 2018.
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Police targeting e-scooters
Melbourne Highway Patrol recently conducted Operation Trident targeting vulnerable road users, and particularly e-scooters.
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Living in a world of apartments is complex, ask your question
Inside every building is a story but one told from many different perspectives. Life within apartment living is complex. Join us as we answer your questions so we can all understand that world a little bit better.
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What are human pollinators and why does Southbank need them?
Southbank is full of gleaming buildings filled with amenities that sell apartments and attract renters. But what attention is paid to life after sales are finalised and leases are signed?
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Melbourne Recital Centre reveals talented student cohort
Melbourne Recital Centre’s (MRC) 2024 Accelerando cohort has been revealed, with eight students from across Victoria selected to join the program and take their musical careers to new heights.
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First 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.
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Built-to-rent complex nears completion
Construction of an 18-storey build-to-rent apartment building in Southbank is on track for completion this year.
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“Completely negligent”: National Trust slammed over maintenance of Polly Woodside
A volunteer who has been working on South Wharf’s historic tall ship, Polly Woodside, for more than 40 years has spoken out against its owner for neglecting one of Melbourne’s most treasured maritime assets.
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Captivating artwork goes up on Arts Centre Melbourne hoarding for PHOTO 2024
A new artwork Chamber Dance by Melbourne-based artist Zoë Croggon is now on display on the hoarding at Arts Centre Melbourne along St Kilda Rd between Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire) as part of PHOTO 2024.
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Meet Amina Briggs
Get to know a student’s experience studying at The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. Amina Briggs is studying a master of fine arts at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA).
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Julian O’Shea recognised with community history award
Southbank resident and online creator Julian O’Shea has made his community proud, taking home the Digital Storytelling Award at the 2024 Community History Awards on February 2 for his video series, Unknown Melbourne.
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Council almost doubles out-of-hours construction fines
A City of Melbourne councillor has been proactive on the issue after the state government had shown “zero interest” in addressing ongoing breaches.
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Planned supermarket next to South Melbourne Market prompts concerns of “traffic chaos”
A contentious proposal to build a supermarket as part of a massive commercial development next to the South Melbourne Market has been endorsed, despite a backlash from residents and businesses.
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Derryn Hinch to run for Lord Mayor, declaring: “Make Melbourne proud again”
Derryn Hinch, the broadcast legend and former senator, has announced he will contend for the position of Lord Mayor of Melbourne later this year.
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Restoration of 135-year-old Princes Bridge under way
The City of Melbourne has begun restoration works at Princes Bridge as part of a major facelift that the council says will enhance its “distinctive historic features”.
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City 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”
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Festival 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.
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Meet Nat Bartsch: MRC’s 2024 artist-in-residence
Nat Bartsch, Melbourne Recital Centre’s (MRC) 2024 artist-in-residence, sat down with Southbank News to share her reflections on the journey thus far and her plans for the year ahead.
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Full from food festival
Southbank welcomes Neil Finn
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