Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Southbank’s inaugural Re-love Festival proves a hit with locals and visitors
Southbank’s first pre-loved market has been hailed a resounding success with a range of stalls and activities bringing the community together.
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Southbank man with OMCG links charged with drug offences
A Southbank man has been arrested after a Victoria Police Taskforce conducted several firearm prohibition order checks on outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) members.
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Council pledges to find a home for the Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club
The City of Port Phillip has thrown its support behind the Fishermen’s Bend Gymnastics Club (FBGC), saying it will embark on a wide-ranging search to find its members a permanent home.
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New-look outdoor stage returns for summer at the Malthouse Theatre
A reinvigorated outdoor stage at the Malthouse Theatre is set to enthral audiences when the popular live entertainment experience returns in February with a line-up of stellar acts.
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Crown Melbourne unveils ambitious redevelopment for Southbank precinct
Crown Casino has announced plans for a major redevelopment of its complex in what is touted to “capitalise on the power of the Southbank precinct”.
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Council launches community engagement on Miles St and Dodds St Reserve expansion
The City of Melbourne is inviting the community to have its say on a proposal to expand Southbank’s Miles St and Dodds St Reserve with the first draft high-level concept now revealed.
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Southbank Police Station to reduce reception hours amid residents’ crime concerns
Victoria Police will temporarily reduce the reception hours at Southbank Police Station in the coming months with resources to be redirected towards conducting community patrols.
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Emily selected as ambassador for World Teachers’ Day
South Melbourne Primary School’s dedicated and passionate educator Emily West says being chosen as an ambassador for World Teachers’ Day was an “honour and a privilege”.
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Consultation launches on Southbank’s parking review
The City of Melbourne is seeking the community’s say on a neighbourhood parking review for Southbank as the council delivers its Parking and Kerbside Management Plan.
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Council executive Roger Teale steps down amid conflict-of-interest concerns
A high-ranking City of Melbourne staff member has announced they will step down from their role after declaring they were “ready to move on” less than three years into their term.
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Councillors rack up big bills to attend meetings and conferences
Ratepayers will foot a bill for almost $100,000 to cover City of Melbourne councillor expenses including local travel, conferences, and mobile phone internet costs.
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Southbank teacher Louise Howlett brings historical painting to life
A Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (VCASS) teacher is one step closer to bringing her ambitious 3D theatrics project to life after undertaking a coveted artist-in-residency programme in France.
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Victoria Barracks up for review prompting sale concerns
A cloud of doubt has been cast over the future of Southbank’s historic Victoria Barracks after the federal government announced it would be reviewing its entire Defence estate portfolio.
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Works tracking well for new linear park
Significant progress has been made to transform Dodds St in Southbank into a vibrant green space with preparation for mounded gardens starting soon.
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Fears of displacement as Park Towers earmarked for redevelopment
Dr Mohammed Ahmed, a public housing tenant at South Melbourne’s Park Towers, fears his life will be uprooted without a viable alternative if his building is knocked down at some as yet unspecified point during the next 30 years.
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Southbank set to host its first festival event of pre-loved treasures
Excitement is building in Southbank as the community prepares to host its first-ever festival at the Boyd Community Hub when it is transformed into a bustling market this spring.
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From IT to busking, Billy follows his love of music
Billy Advic has taken a leap of faith and he couldn’t be happier.
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Roaming cats could be kept at home 24 hours under new council policy
Cat owners may have to keep their feline companions within the boundaries of their homes “at all times” under a proposed 24-hour containment policy being considered by the City of Melbourne.
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Measles exposure site at Woolworths Melbourne Square
A “high alert” has been issued after a measles case was detected in a returned overseas traveller who visited a Southbank supermarket on September 20.
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Fishermans Bend Gymnastics Club calls for permanent home
A petition calling for a long-term home for the popular Fishermans Bend Gymnastics Club (FBGC), which has been “overlooked for too long”, has been tabled with the City of Port Phillip.
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