Latest articles by Sean Rogasch
Two new train stations for Southbank
The state government has announced two new underground train stations to service Southbank as part of its 2014-15 State Budget.
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Police presence rides out of town
The expansion of the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) campus also signals the end of the small permanent police presence Southbank had, as it encompasses the takeover of the Police Stables.
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Handing over to the new Sean
After 32 editions and three years as editor, it’s with a heavy heart that I’m announcing this will be my final edition of the ‘Southbank Local News’.
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Council says no to new train line plan
The City of Melbourne has prioritised Parkville residents and visitors above those in Southbank when it comes to public transport.
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Southbank shunned, again
Southbank has once again been shunned by the City of Melbourne’s budget, receiving precious little of the $99.3 million to be spent on capital works throughout the municipality over the next 12 months.
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Changes ahead for City Road
The City of Melbourne (CoM) is taking the first tentative steps towards a City Rd Masterplan, speaking to stake holders and the community, before developing a draft plan to formally present for consultation.
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Smolders stands down, and tall
As reported in this edition, the Southbank Residents’ Group president Michael Smolders has moved aside, but the impact of his 12-month term will be felt for many years to come.
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Inner city planning ‘mainstream issue’
Inner city planning has thrust itself into the state political spotlight, according to Labor member for Albert Park, Martin Foley.
Read MoreResidents must continue to push council evolution
The changing of the guard for the Southbank Residents Group represents a very important stage in Southbank’s residential history.
Read MoreQueensbridge Tower is back on drawing board
Queensbridge Tower developer Schiavello has gone back to the drawing board, and has submitted new designs for the mega apartment complex.
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Designated bike lane unveiled
The long-awaited council bike-lane plan for Princes Bridge was unveiled last month, with the most drastic changes happening northbound, on the Southbank side of the bridge.
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School land to be purchased
A Southbank state school is getting closer than ever, after the State Government announced funding for the purchase of its preferred site on the border of Southbank and South Melbourne.
Read MoreSouthbank shunned in council budget
Southbank has been almost entirely ignored in this month’s City of Melbourne draft budget.
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Action needed amid flood concerns
Much of Southbank could be flooded today and action is needed to avoid more severe threats in the future, according to a report released to the public last month.
Read MoreNo excuse for staying quiet
A perfect storm of events has led to arguably Southbank’s most intriguing month of planning issues in its history.
Read MorePlanning key to Tetris
The latest App on my smart phone is Tetris.
Read MoreHappy birthday to us
Whether through good management or good fortune we find ourselves at edition 12 and a full year of the Southbank Local News.
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Boyd a step in the right direction
As reported on page 1 and 6 the Boyd library and community centre was opened by the City of Melbourne last month.
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Pack your snorkel
The Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change announced last month the arrival of “detailed mapping of Victoria’s coast line” showing sea level rise due to climate change.
Read MoreSounds like relief at last
After a frustrating wait, Southbank residents will finally get some relief from truck engine-break-noise as they enter the Burnley Tunnel, with VicRoads confirming the installation of a static noise camera.
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