Packed meeting lays bare community hopes for Defence sites as council backs school and open space vision
A standing-room-only community meeting at Yarra’s Edge on April 28 has laid bare the scale of public interest in the future of Melbourne’s surplus Defence sites, especially Victoria Barracks in Southbank, as the City of Melbourne moves to formally back a school, open space and heritage-led vision for the landmark precinct.
Queens Rd tower approved as ALTA pushes adaptive re-use project by Albert Park Lake
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Business
Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future
Long-standing Southbank venue Soho Restaurant and Bar has reopened its doors, marking a welcome return for one of Riverside Quay’s established dining and nightlife destinations after a difficult two-month closure.
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Food from home: Southbank’s hidden Armenian bakery
Admiration for his wife’s family’s lovingly prepared food inspired Nawid Fayazi to suggest they start what they believe is Australia’s first Armenian bakery, tucked away on Moray St in Southbank.
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Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour
Southbank real estate agency Ray White Southbank is bringing fresh international insights home after joining an exclusive United States study tour focused on the future of artificial intelligence in property.
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Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank
Southbank’s new Indian restaurant was always meant to serve the local community.
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Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood
A brand-new arcade has opened in Southgate, adding a fun, easygoing entertainment option right in the heart of the precinct for locals and visitors alike.
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Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour
Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood
Columns
Southgate’s sights and sounds
Even as winter approaches entertaining street performers continue to charm our Southbank neighbourhood.
A neighbourhood for people: Why Southbank’s streets need an urgent rethink
Southbank residents deserve better protection from car crime
Local News
Unregistered and unlicenced rider recording ride through Melbourne
Police say they expect to charge an unlicensed 17-year-old who they believe was livestreaming his ride through Melbourne this week on an unregistered electric motorbike.
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Boys arrested following police officer attack
An off-duty police officer was allegedly violently attacked by three youths he didn’t know while walking down Whiteman St late on Friday, May 29.
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“Groundbreaking” talkback call sees hunger hit the mainstream
A talkback caller to ABC Melbourne kicked off a food drive at the Southbank-based broadcaster when he said he hadn’t eaten for days recently. Charities say the need for food aid across Melbourne, particularly in suburbs like Southbank, is acute.
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Tools stolen in Southbank burglary
Police are appealing for information after tools were stolen from a Southbank business during an early morning burglary in April.
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Council workers walk off the job, close libraries
A 24-hour stop-work led by the Australian Services Union saw council workers from the City of Melbourne and seven other local government areas walk off the job on May 5, as the union steps up industrial action around Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations.
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Unregistered and unlicenced rider recording ride through Melbourne
“Groundbreaking” talkback call sees hunger hit the mainstream
Thank God for the cleaners who keep Southbank going
The Victorian Budget Overview 2026 – 2027 with some key local highlights
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