Mapping Southbank

Mapping Southbank

In the years from 1970 to 1974, people in South Melbourne became used to seeing men in the rear cab of a ute with a large camera taking photos of the houses and other buildings that made up the streetscape.

Business

Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future

Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future

June 10th, 2026 - Sean Car

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

Food from home: Southbank’s hidden Armenian bakery

June 10th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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 agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour

May 28th, 2026 - Southbank News

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

Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank

April 7th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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

April 7th, 2026 - Southbank News

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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Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future

June 10th, 2026 - Sean Car
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Food from home: Southbank’s hidden Armenian bakery

June 10th, 2026 - Jenny Denton
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Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour

May 28th, 2026 - Southbank News
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Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank

April 7th, 2026 - Jenny Denton
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Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood

April 7th, 2026 - Southbank News

Columns

Southgate’s sights and sounds

Southgate’s sights and sounds

June 10th, 2026 - Pastor James Winderlich

Even as winter approaches entertaining street performers continue to charm our Southbank neighbourhood.

Local News

Boys arrested following police officer attack

Boys arrested following police officer attack

June 10th, 2026 - Southbank News

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

“Groundbreaking” talkback call sees hunger hit the mainstream

June 10th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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

June 3rd, 2026 - Sean Car

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

May 13th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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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Future Melbourne podcast turns to the Yarra River

April 28th, 2026 - Southbank News

The latest episode of Future Melbourne turns its attention to Melbourne’s defining natural and civic asset, with Yarra River Business Association executive officer Liz Joldeski joining the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the Yarra, or Birrarung.

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Boys arrested following police officer attack

June 10th, 2026 - Southbank News
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“Groundbreaking” talkback call sees hunger hit the mainstream

June 10th, 2026 - Jenny Denton
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Tools stolen in Southbank burglary

June 3rd, 2026 - Sean Car
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Council workers walk off the job, close libraries

May 13th, 2026 - Jenny Denton
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Future Melbourne podcast turns to the Yarra River

April 28th, 2026 - Southbank News
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