Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Safety summit positive “step forward” in addressing community concerns
A safety summit has been staged bringing together the City of Melbourne, Victoria Police, residents’ groups including those that represent Southbank, and stakeholders, to address various issues facing the city.
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Crown punters restricted to $1000 cash limits
New laws holding Crown Casino to greater account will see a $1000 cash limit imposed on punters after passing state parliament.
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Green tram tracks lack appeal as authorities work to find a solution
A years-long trial to green tram tracks along Southbank Boulevard has been met with criticism as unhealthy-looking plants and bare sections of concrete fall short of community expectations.
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Calls renewed for safety rethink at Kavanagh St-Power St intersection after further crashes reported
A Southbank road safety advocate has renewed calls for a busy intersection to be made safer after a collision in recent weeks saw a man taken to hospital.
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Arts Centre Melbourne’s new partnership with The Push hits the right note for aspiring musicians
The Arts Centre has announced a new partnership with Australian youth music organisation, The Push, providing a bright future for musicians and artists.
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Port Phillip council seeks community input into South Melbourne structure plan
The City of Port Phillip has taken the next step in preparing a structure plan for South Melbourne that will support the future development and growth of the area for the next two decades.
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New “guidance note” could achieve better planning results in Domain Precinct
A new explanatory document outlining the City of Port Phillip’s position on discretionary planning controls based on decisions heard before the state’s planning umpire will be prepared for the Domain Precinct.
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Residents celebrate as council backs down from controversial street gardening rules
A South Melbourne community’s bid to continue their much-loved street gardening activities has been upheld after the City of Port Phillip backed down from its restrictive rules.
Read MoreFoot traffic at all-time high in Southbank as traders gear up for springtime boost
Southbank traders are hoping for a bumper springtime recovery, with foot traffic in the precinct hitting well above pre-pandemic levels.
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Residents call for greater input in the delivery of the Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation
The project leaders behind the Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation will consider forming a working group with the Southbank community to ensure they are actively engaged in the $1.7 billion redevelopment.
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Heartless thieves pinch wheel from disabled woman’s car
An elderly woman has been left shocked and disgusted after a wheel was stolen from her car while she was parked in a disabled space in Southbank.
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Residents call for safety upgrade to Kavanagh St pedestrian crossing
A pedestrian crossing at a dangerous intersection in Southbank – which will soon have a playground open nearby – needs to be made safer, worried residents say.
Read MoreMotorcyclist killed in Southbank collision
Police are investigating after a motorcyclist died following a crash in Southbank on July 22.
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Police appeal after boy allegedly stalked
Police are on the hunt for a man after a boy was targeted in an alleged stalking incident in Southbank on July 11.
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As Crown undergoes major reform, the question is: should it become more engaged with the local community?
As one of the biggest drawcards and employers in Southbank, hopes are growing that Crown Casino will use its major reform process to play a more proactive role in the community.
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Montague Precinct faces mammoth growth but without a plan residents say they are the ones to “suffer”
Concerns are growing that residents are rapidly “suffering” from an avalanche of development in the Montague Precinct of Fishermans Bend as consideration for the community’s needs appear to dissipate.
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Music educator awarded prestigious honour
A lifetime dedicated to music education has earned Southbank resident Rosemary Anne Lierse a Queen’s Birthday honour.
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“Professional beggars” target the city, but police focus on those genuinely experiencing homelessness
A small number of “professional beggars” who are not legitimate rough sleepers are targeting the city and Southbank however authorities say they are gearing their efforts to people in genuine need.
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Plans finalised to overhaul dangerous Power St-City Rd intersection, but community still holds concerns
Much-anticipated designs to upgrade the notorious City Rd-Power St intersection have been finalised which the state government maintains will “work for every road user”.
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Southbank3006 pitches bold plan to improve culture and liveability of Southbank
A new off-leash dog park in front of ACCA could be on the cards for Southbank after residents’ group Southbank3006 pitched a bold plan to the City of Melbourne in ways to revitalise the precinct.
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