Latest articles by Jack Hayes
Arts Centre Sunday Market to live on at Southgate from July
In what has been described as a “huge coup” for Southbankers and market-lovers alike, the much-loved Arts Centre Sunday Market will remain in the suburb at its new home at Southgate from Sunday, July 7.
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La Camera celebrates 25 years at Southgate
The party has started at La Camera to celebrate 25 years at Southgate, with the favourite riverside restaurant marking the milestone with a bumper year of events and festivities.
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New public art announcement and pop-up basketball courts open at Melbourne Square
Guardian Lion, an eye-catching nearly 20-metre-wide multi-coloured piece of public art from local artist Troy Emery will soon become a Southbank fixture when installed on Melbourne Square’s Power St-facing wall later this year.
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Family and community underpins Southbank businessman
Finding a home and community in Southbank was a case of third-time lucky for Mosa Gherjestani.
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Experiencing more at the Melbourne Recital Centre
Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) is celebrating 15 years of ground-breaking performances with a range of new membership offers to get you “closer to the music and musicians you love.”
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Elevate your events at AC
AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank puts effort into the details and experiences that really matter to create memorable events.
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Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers unveils Level 45 Penthouse Series
Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers has unveiled its highly anticipated Level 45 Penthouse Series, adding a new level of sophistication and luxury to the Melbourne hotel scene.
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Mo doubt about it: Ray White Southbank raises funds for men’s health
There were thick mos, there were thin mos, there were handle-bars, and there were beards.
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OSK Property launches Melbourne Square’s newest edition: BLVD
OSK Property, the team behind the Melbourne Square precinct, has officially launched its newest residential tower, BLVD, “designed to engage and enhance the senses.”
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A sit-down with Anthea Loucas Bosha: CEO of Food and Wine Victoria
The role of CEO of Food and Wine Victoria – the overarching body responsible for the celebrated Melbourne Food & Wine Festival (MFWF) and Drink Victorian, among other events and projects – may sound like the perfect job. And, for Anthea Loucas Bosha, it is.
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Ray White gets behind Movember
Some call it a caterpillar, others a cookie duster, and it has even been referred to as a lip toupee … you’ll probably call it a moustache, and this Movember, local real estate agents, Ray White Southbank, are growing theirs to raise funds for men’s mental and physical health.
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A glittery, sequin-y New Year’s Eve planned for Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is digging into the Priscilla: Queen of the Desert playbook for New Year’s Eve 2023, promising a celebration like “no other” filled with glitz, glam and … sequins.
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Best places to eat and drink: November
Make the most of the warmer weather and longer days. Whether it’s pre-theatre snacks, a fiesta floating on the river or Sunday sessions at Fed Square, here are just a few to tide you over until summer.
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Come for Wakuda’s dining, and stay for the karaoke
There is a new venue calling Melbourne’s Midcity Centre home promising to deliver a dining and entertainment experience that “fosters connections and creates lasting memories through the universal pleasure of good food and fun times”.
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Southbank’s only community pharmacy, hidden in plain sight
For one of Australia’s most densely populated suburbs, it’s peculiar to realise Southbank’s clear absence of pharmacies in general, but more particularly community pharmacies.
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Proving flexibility is key with short-stay
It will come as no surprise to learn the number of short-term rental listings in the City of Melbourne is on the rise.
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A Royal opening for Melbourne’s new retail icon
When you walk into the Royal Arcade, you are stepping back in time.
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From “sangas” to all-day Mediterranean, here are Southbank’s best new venues
With Southbank’s ever-growing pool of cafes, bars and restaurants continuing to expand, Southbank News has picked three up-and-coming venues to add to your “must try” list.
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This is what $23 million will get you in Southbank
It may not have a kitchen, bedrooms, or toilets, but this Southbank property will still set a lucky buyer back $23 million to call it home.
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Culinary marvel at Melba
When it comes to hotel restaurants, few hold the fame and reach of Melba Restaurant at The Langham Melbourne.
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