Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Café owner loses $2000 after fraudster uses stolen credit card to make orders
A Southbank café owner has been left gutted after unknowingly falling victim to credit card fraud during last year’s lockdowns, in which he lost about $2000.
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Traders relieved after council waives outdoor dining fees
Southbank hospitality traders are breathing a sigh of relief after the City of Melbourne waived outdoor dining fees for another seven months as the city recovers from the pandemic.
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Disability community set to shine in new festival at the Arts Centre
A major festival celebrating the disability community is set to engage artists across Australia and New Zealand when it launches for the first time at the Arts Centre this year.
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Residents barking mad over new dog park as calls grow for more useable spaces
A new dog park in Southbank has sparked a strong reaction from the community with some dog owners saying the size and functionality of the space was “simply unacceptable.”
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New dog park gets tails wagging as teething issues are resolved
Southbank residents have embraced a new off-leash dog park on City Rd after the previously derelict site beneath Kings Way’s southern undercroft was transformed into a welcoming area.
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Southbank Promenade upgrade gets priority nod from council
Works to revitalise a section of Southbank Promenade have been brought forward after the disruption of lockdowns prompted a reshuffle of major projects by the City of Melbourne.
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Four Seasons to bring a “new standard for luxury in Melbourne” in highly ambitious vertical city
A luxury hospitality operator has been chosen to manage a hotel in a $2.7 billion development in Southbank, which will be home to the tallest skyscraper in Australia.
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Restaurant reopens after waste pipe spillage
Popular Southbank restaurant Pure South is back open after being forced to close for nine weeks when a waste pipe burst from a neighbouring hotel, leaving a $300,000 clean-up bill.
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Buskers hit a high a note as live music scene returns to city streets
For violinist Tahnaya Wynne, the opportunity to be back on the streets of Southbank and the CBD performing live music is “so good”.
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Artist tests the water with bold project
An artist hoping to raise awareness about water health in the Yarra River has made a powerful statement on a Southbank footbridge.
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Kerry lives her dream
After 30 years in catering, Kerry Herschell has turned her eye to photography – and she’s loving every moment.
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Coco embraces the Southbank lifestyle
Coco, the Toy Poodle, may be small in size but she’s a burst of energy.
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Residents fight to oppose “overblown” rewrite of nature strip draft guidelines
The leaf blowers are out for a group of South Melbourne green thumbs who have vowed to create enough noise to keep their beloved street gardens.
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New-look Melbourne Skydeck takes guests to new heights
After undergoing a multi-million-dollar makeover, Southbank’s iconic 300-metre observation platform has relaunched with a new look and name.
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Cruise operator takes out prestigious tourism award
A Yarra River tour operator and self-drive boat hire business has taken out a Victoria Tourism award, recognising its resilience in the face of COVID-19.
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Engineer inspects intersection following community petition
The Department of Transport has undertaken an in-person inspection of the Kavanagh St and Power St intersection after a resident raised concerns of safety.
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Oops! Council admits contractor blunder over steel walkway
The City of Melbourne has been left red-faced after admitting contractors used steel rather than timber for a new walkway as part of the problem-plagued Southbank Boulevard project.
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Southgate revamp gets green light, but community reacts with mixed views
A state government decision to approve a $470 million redevelopment of Southgate has divided the community, with some welcoming the plan – while others say there was a lack of “any kind of attempt” at consultation.
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Businesses “on its knees” as Omicron wave continues to bite
COVID-related staff shortages and lockdown-like conditions keeping consumers at home is causing devastating impacts for Southbank traders who are begging for help.
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New dog park soon to open but questions raised over fast shrinking open spaces
A new dog park in Southbank is almost ready for opening, with construction expected to finish by the end of February – but as the City of Melbourne embarks on its most ambitious green open space program, many want to know: are there any spaces left?
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