“Kafkaesque madness”: tenant left baffled by Consumer Affairs investigation

“Kafkaesque madness”: tenant left baffled by Consumer Affairs investigation

In 2024, Consumer Affairs Victoria received more than 7000 requests for rent investigations, and one Southbank tenant has found themselves caught up in this statistic more often than they would have liked.

Business

From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships

From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships

May 15th, 2025

Are you a business owner or manager in Australia? Running a business can be hard yakka, with ups and downs and many challenges.

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Six side hustles for artists, designers and dreamers

Six side hustles for artists, designers and dreamers

May 13th, 2025

“Follow your passion.” – Random Joe on X ... If it was that easy, eh? Well, turns out it just might be.

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Yarra River Business Association ushers in a new generation

Yarra River Business Association ushers in a new generation

April 9th, 2025 - Sean Car

Tim Bracher, the man who has led the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) for a remarkable 26 years as its executive officer, has called time on an incredible journey and, in doing so, hands over the reins to the highly regarded Elizabeth Joldeski.

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Changing of the guard at YRBA

Changing of the guard at YRBA

March 5th, 2025 - Southbank News

Southbank and South Wharf traders’ group the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) has appointed a new executive officer in Elizabeth Joldeski. 

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“Champion for local business”: The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association

“Champion for local business”: The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association

March 5th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association is continuing its efforts to support local traders in South Melbourne and breathe life back into one of Melbourne’s most iconic precincts.

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From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships

May 15th, 2025
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Six side hustles for artists, designers and dreamers

May 13th, 2025
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Yarra River Business Association ushers in a new generation

April 9th, 2025 - Sean Car
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Changing of the guard at YRBA

March 5th, 2025 - Southbank News
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“Champion for local business”: The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association

March 5th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Columns

Reducing our food waste in Southbank

Reducing our food waste in Southbank

May 7th, 2025 - Maria Tarrant

As we as a community consider ways to reduce our environmental footprint and associated environmental damage, we may want to take a closer look at food waste. The 2021 National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study reported:

Local News

Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue

Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue

May 12th, 2025 - Sean Car

A controversial plan to open a swingers’ club in South Melbourne has been upheld by the state’s planning tribunal, with VCAT ruling in favour of the City of Port Phillip’s decision to grant a permit for the venue.

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“A third place” between work and fun opens in Southbank

May 7th, 2025 - Yihan Ai

O3, a membership-based cafe and workplace, officially opened on Queensbridge St in Southbank in February.

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Unearthed: Australian Heritage Festival shines light on hidden histories

Unearthed: Australian Heritage Festival shines light on hidden histories

May 7th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

South Wharf’s Polly Woodside is at the centre of Victoria’s largest heritage celebration with the return of the Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) in May.

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New signing service now open at Victorian Pride Centre

New signing service now open at Victorian Pride Centre

April 30th, 2025 - Yihan Ai

A new Justice of the Peace document signing centre (DSC) at the Victorian Pride Centre (VPC) is now serving the community, having recently opened in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Midsumma’s Pride March.

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Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station

Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station

April 10th, 2025 - Sean Car

South Melbourne police officers are a step closer to having a new state-of-the-art station with construction now under way.

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Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue

May 12th, 2025 - Sean Car
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“A third place” between work and fun opens in Southbank

May 7th, 2025 - Yihan Ai
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Unearthed: Australian Heritage Festival shines light on hidden histories

May 7th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins
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New signing service now open at Victorian Pride Centre

April 30th, 2025 - Yihan Ai
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Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station

April 10th, 2025 - Sean Car
“Rough on Rats” in Southbank

“Rough on Rats” in Southbank

May 7th, 2025 - Robin Grow
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