Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Two local traders and friends capture life in lockdown with launch of book
A new book capturing Melbourne’s life in lockdown is a “reminder that we should not forget what we were willing to endure for each other,” says its contributor Jaye Chin-Dusting of Mary Martin Bookshop.
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Barring – Nganjin: an exhibition of Stolen Generations survivors
An Aboriginal art exhibition capturing the stories of grief, loss, and resilience from Stolen Generations survivors will be held at Federation Square as part of National Reconciliation Week.
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Community helps shape design of notorious intersection
The Department of Transport (DoT) has held a meeting with Southbank residents in relation to the notorious City Rd-Power St intersection, which is on track to be overhauled in the coming months.
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Residents calls for more “boots on the ground” in meeting with police
Southbank has hosted its first successful police community meeting as part of a new initiative aimed at focusing on issues that matter most to residents and improving safety.
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Short-stay debate reignites after resident floats idea of register to the City of Melbourne
A respected Southbank short-stay operator and an owners corporation believe an idea mooted to have a register regulating the use of short-stay accommodation could be problematic.
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New shops prepare to launch at Melbourne Square
Melbourne Square shopping centre is gearing up to launch two new food shops after the previous tenants recently moved out.
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Heartbroken family of one-punch victim plead for answers as police launch $1m reward
The shattered parents of a young man killed by a cowardly one-punch outside a Southbank nightclub 15 years ago are still desperately hoping for answers.
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Crown’s record $80m fine a “bit rough” after changes to law: former Melbourne councillor
A former City of Melbourne councillor and anti-gambling activist believes a record $80 million fine imposed on Crown Melbourne was “a bit rough” given recent changes to the law saw the maximum fine jump from $1 million.
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Council backs “BINS4Blokes” men’s health campaign
An initiative to install incontinence product disposal bins in men’s public toilet facilities across the municipality will be piloted by the City of Melbourne – the first capital city council to adopt such a campaign.
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Local police go “back-to-basics” in new “Neighbourhood Policing” grassroots approach
Local police are going “back-to-basics” to tackle crime and support community safety under a new initiative to be launched in Southbank.
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Graffiti clean-up welcomed, but council concedes blitz is not enough
The City of Melbourne has stepped up its fight against graffiti with residents reporting a noticeable difference to Southbank following a major blitz across the city in March.
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Aggravated burglary
Police are appealing for public assistance following an aggravated burglary in South Melbourne in March.
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Residents’ fears of trucks using notorious City Rd intersection grows after traffic pole knocked over
Southbank’s two residents’ groups will hold talks with the Department of Transport (DoT) over the troublesome City Rd-Power St intersection after another truck collided with a traffic pole in April.
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Montague Precinct inspires new VCE geography course
One of Australia’s biggest urban renewal projects – which incorporates parts of Southbank, South Melbourne and Port Melbourne – will become the focus of a new VCE geography study for year 12 students.
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Council calls on the community to help redesign the Riverslide Skate Park
A popular skate park in Alexandra Gardens is set to get a makeover with the City of Melbourne calling on the community to help improve its design.
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Melbourne Money brings a welcome boost to traders – but some cafes say it didn’t quite hit the mark
Local traders have delivered a mixed response to the latest round of the Melbourne Money scheme, which overall brought a welcome boost to hospitality businesses, with pedestrian activity in Southbank nudging pre-pandemic levels.
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Traders and residents unhappy as City of Port Phillip approves plans for new South Melbourne bike lane
The City of Port Phillip has faced a community backlash as it ploughs ahead with a plan to build a protected bike plan in South Melbourne.
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From subway to Southbank, Brian Hsieh embraces his new life
Like many small business owners, the pandemic has been far from easy for Brian Hsieh who has embraced his new home in Southbank.
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Privately-owned scooter riders rally after their “main method of micro transport” is taken away
Southbank residents who have been warned by police not to use their private electric scooters have expressed their frustration, accusing e-scooter trial users of “riding for fun, breaking the rules.”
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Police hit the streets as crowds return to the Southbank precinct
The commander of Southbank Police Station says more officers are hitting the streets as foot traffic soared in recent weeks, particularly as major events such as the Moomba Festival attracted big crowds.
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