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Southbank receives more lip service from the council

July 2nd, 2024 - Tony Penna

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

July 2nd, 2024 - Robin Grow

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.

Join Southbank3006 for an evening with Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece

July 2nd, 2024 - David Hamilton

Southbank3006 will host new Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece as part of the “Making Southbank A Neighbourhood of Possibilities” event on August 1 at 6pm.

From Southbank to Canberra, it’s an honour to represent you

July 2nd, 2024 - Steph Hodgins May

I’m Steph Hodgins-May, and I’ve recently been sworn in as your new federal Greens Senator.

Southbank man fined for noisy vehicle

June 18th, 2024 - Sean Car

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.

Two charged after speeding car crashes in Southbank

June 13th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

Arts Centre Sunday Market to live on at Southgate from July

June 5th, 2024 - Jack Hayes

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.

Crown Melbourne unveils world’s first exclusive Grey Goose bar

June 5th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

In celebration of Australia’s leading premium vodka, Crown Melbourne has opened the doors to the world’s first standalone Grey Goose bar.

Council put on notice by the “Penna bear” as more of the open space picture revealed

June 5th, 2024 - Sean Car

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 …

Fishermans Bend to gain new primary school in fast-growing area

June 5th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

Plans put on hold to partially close Cecil St at South Melbourne Market

June 5th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

Arts Precinct transformation creates more jobs for local apprentices, trainees, and cadets

June 5th, 2024 - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation

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.

Dilapidated heritage building could become a hotel and apartments

June 5th, 2024 - Brendan Rees

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.

Artist Deborah Halpern reflects on Southbank icon, Ophelia

June 5th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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.