Livestock trucks to be removed from City Rd under 12-month trial

Livestock trucks to be removed from City Rd under 12-month trial

Lord Mayor Nick Reece has led a landmark reform for Southbank after Transurban, the Victorian Government and the City of Melbourne reached an agreement that will see livestock carriers returned to the Burnley and Domain tunnels.

Business

New China-Australia Business Hub opens in Melbourne

New China-Australia Business Hub opens in Melbourne

October 3rd, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

The first China-Australia Business Hub has officially launched in Melbourne, aiming to enhance international trade relations.

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Melbourne on another level

September 4th, 2024

Melbourne Skydeck takes experiencing Melbourne to another level – literally. 

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Ray White takes the cake at state awards night

Ray White takes the cake at state awards night

September 4th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

Ray White Southbank has taken out a prestigious award for its innovative approach to property management. 

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Southbank traders are suffering from post-COVID working patterns

Southbank traders are suffering from post-COVID working patterns

August 7th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The increase in people working from home is leaving Southbank traders in dire straits as they continue to adapt to the market challenges spurred on by the pandemic.

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South Melbourne Market’s success: a tale of community

South Melbourne Market’s success: a tale of community

July 2nd, 2024 - Marcus Pearl

Why is the South Melbourne Market flourishing when others like Prahran and Queen Victoria Market (QVM) seem to be losing their way and their local visitors?

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New China-Australia Business Hub opens in Melbourne

October 3rd, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina
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Melbourne on another level

September 4th, 2024
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Ray White takes the cake at state awards night

September 4th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood
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Southbank traders are suffering from post-COVID working patterns

August 7th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood
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South Melbourne Market’s success: a tale of community

July 2nd, 2024 - Marcus Pearl

Columns

Council elections: who are you voting for?

Council elections: who are you voting for?

October 9th, 2024 - Tony Penna

Yet again, council elections are upon us. It seems like only yesterday our Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) committee was planning its last “Meet the Candidates” event giving the community the opportunity to ask their questions and hear directly from the candidates. 

Local News

Australia’s oldest Chinese temple secures grant for revival following fire

Australia’s oldest Chinese temple secures grant for revival following fire

October 9th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

Australia's oldest continuously operating Chinese temple, the heritage listed See Yup Temple on Raglan St in South Melbourne, has been awarded a $60,000 grant by the state government.

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Southbank Neighbourhood Watch to launch at BBQ in the park

Southbank Neighbourhood Watch to launch at BBQ in the park

October 9th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s very first Neighbourhood Watch group will be launched this October in Southbank. 

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“A little world of health and wellness”: The Brace Shop opens in Port Melbourne

“A little world of health and wellness”: The Brace Shop opens in Port Melbourne

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

After operating his family business out of Abbotsford for 35 years, Erez Baron has brought Melbourne’s best sports and medical goods retail service to Port Melbourne, right on Southbank’s doorstep. 

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Southbank set to welcome the Second Line Street Party of the Jazz Festival

Southbank set to welcome the Second Line Street Party of the Jazz Festival

October 8th, 2024 - Léa Carré

The Second Line Street Party will set the tone for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, which runs from October 18 to 27. Now in its 27th year, the festival will feature more than 400 artists from 12 countries, performing in 109 events across 34 venues.

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Finks outlaw bikies charged following dangerous ride through Southbank

September 4th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

Victoria Police detectives have charged seven members of the Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMCG) for illegal footpath driving along Southbank Promenade last month.

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Australia’s oldest Chinese temple secures grant for revival following fire

October 9th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina
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Southbank Neighbourhood Watch to launch at BBQ in the park

October 9th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood
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“A little world of health and wellness”: The Brace Shop opens in Port Melbourne

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car
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Southbank set to welcome the Second Line Street Party of the Jazz Festival

October 8th, 2024 - Léa Carré
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Finks outlaw bikies charged following dangerous ride through Southbank

September 4th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina
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