“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.
Mads Barnes: exploring the art of storytelling at PSC
Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue
Business
From concept to campaign: the local advantage in creative partnerships
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
“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
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
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
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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“Champion for local business”: The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association
Columns
Reducing our food waste in Southbank
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:
Metro Tunnel prepared for any scenario ahead of 2025 opening
Local News
Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue
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
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
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
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
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
Unearthed: Australian Heritage Festival shines light on hidden histories
Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station
The reasons behind Southbank’s ghost towers
“Rough on Rats” in Southbank
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