Latest articles by Jenny Denton
Male sought over Southbank bin fires
Police are appealing for information about a man they believe lit up to eight bin fires around Southbank over a month-long period.
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Nature takes over at Haiku Gladstone
A pair of emerging artists has pulled together an innovative, varied exhibition exploring natural themes in a gallery space at built-to-rent complex Haiku Gladstone. Unusually, included in the show, which features 14 contributors, is a pop-up gift shop.
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Second Mr. Summit hitting its stride
After six months the second branch of popular Southbank business Mr. Summit is starting to hit its stride, with a broad customer base getting to know the café’s classic toasties, good coffee and warm, friendly culture.
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MIFF moves into Southbank
For the first time this year the Melbourne International Film Festival comes to Southbank, with Village Cinemas Crown taking on the role of co-host for the popular three-week event, which opened on August 6 and runs until August 23.
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Australia 108 rooftop stunt sparks safety questions
Police had no record and building authorities had no comment concerning a small group who found their way onto the top of Melbourne’s tallest building Australia 108 recently.
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Dorcas St meal brings community together in South Melbourne
At around 6.30pm on a wintry Thursday a few dozen people are tucking into a three-course meal at the Uniting Church Hall in Dorcas St, South Melbourne.
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City of Melbourne seeks seat at table on native title claim
The City of Melbourne has voted to join proceedings in the Federal Court relating to a native title claim over metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas.
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Unregistered and unlicenced rider recording ride through Melbourne
Police say they expect to charge an unlicensed 17-year-old who they believe was livestreaming his ride through Melbourne this week on an unregistered electric motorbike.
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“Groundbreaking” talkback call sees hunger hit the mainstream
A talkback caller to ABC Melbourne kicked off a food drive at the Southbank-based broadcaster when he said he hadn’t eaten for days recently. Charities say the need for food aid across Melbourne, particularly in suburbs like Southbank, is acute.
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Food from home: Southbank’s hidden Armenian bakery
Admiration for his wife’s family’s lovingly prepared food inspired Nawid Fayazi to suggest they start what they believe is Australia’s first Armenian bakery, tucked away on Moray St in Southbank.
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Gardens medicine hits the spot
A monthly “Walk with a Doc” in the Royal Botanical Gardens with Southbank’s Dr Edna Correal Granados has been building in popularity and racking up benefits for participants over the 11 months it has been running.
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“Welcome to Southbank, sirens in the sky”
The writer-producer of a song about Southbank that celebrates the suburb’s lifestyle and landmarks says he wants to “spread some joy” with the AI-assisted creation.
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Council workers walk off the job, close libraries
A 24-hour stop-work led by the Australian Services Union saw council workers from the City of Melbourne and seven other local government areas walk off the job on May 5, as the union steps up industrial action around Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) negotiations.
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Serving up the atmosphere – lighting the Malthouse’s Game. Set. Match.
A new two-person play at the Malthouse promises to crack audiences up and thwart their expectations.
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Heartscapes pollinator corridor: sharing the care in Slovenia
An ambitious local urban gardening project has been recognised as a world-leading initiative, with its South Melbourne-based founder recently invited to give a keynote speech at the opening of an Urban Futures conference in Europe.
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Croissants, coffee and graffiti spotting on Neighbour Day
A group of Southbank residents got together, practised reporting graffiti and celebrated Neighbour Day, on March 29, with coffee and French pastries as part of a community strengthening initiative by Neighbourhood Watch.
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Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank
Southbank’s new Indian restaurant was always meant to serve the local community.
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Life in bloom and on the wing
When Heather Wheat and her husband Lindsay Doig first moved in 24 years ago, “Southbank was a bit of a community desert,” she says. But these days it’s greening up a bit and developing into “a really good neighbourhood”.
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New beginnings celebrated at colourful event
An Indian-themed multicultural event celebrating new beginnings at the Boyd Community Hub attracted more than 240 people, who were keen to eat and get to know each other, its organiser says.
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The comedy festival is coming to Southbank – right when we need it
Southbank’s Malthouse Theatre has an incredible program of artists on offer at the up-coming Melbourne International Comedy Festival, which marks its 40th anniversary this year with its biggest-ever event taking in more than 800 shows.
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