Latest articles by Sean Car
Fishermans Bend funding plan a step closer
The proposed development contributions plan for Fishermans Bend has been supported by a key government advisory committee, marking a major step for the future of community infrastructure in the urban renewal zone.
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Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station
South Melbourne police officers are a step closer to having a new state-of-the-art station with construction now under way.
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Council to have another go at expanded Miles St park proposal
The City of Melbourne will revise its designs as well as its approach to community consultation for a proposal to expand the Miles and Dodds Reserve in Southbank after receiving a disappointing response to its first effort.
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Yarra River Business Association ushers in a new generation
Tim Bracher, the man who has led the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) for a remarkable 26 years as its executive officer, has called time on an incredible journey and, in doing so, hands over the reins to the highly regarded Elizabeth Joldeski.
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PDG lodges plans for Crown’s former Southbank site
The future of one of Southbank’s most prominent sites looks bright with developer PDG submitting plans to the state government for a 67-storey tower at 1 Queensbridge St.
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Sod turned on The Fox: NGV Contemporary
Melbourne’s next creative landmark The Fox: NGV Contemporary is a step closer to reality with head contractor Lendlease appointed to begin works on the Southbank Boulevard site in the heart of the Arts Precinct.
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Council continues to monitor parking changes in Southbank Village
The City of Melbourne says it will continue to investigate further changes to new parking arrangements in Southbank Village following several rounds of community consultation.
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Where to, now? Major blow for Beulah’s Southbank vision
The news many had sadly been anticipating broke in February when developer Beulah placed the company managing its troubled STH BNK project into administration, casting serious doubts on its future.
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Question marks hang over the future of Victoria Barracks
Uncertainty continues to surround the future of Victoria Barracks in Southbank following an industry briefing by the Department of Defence’s Security and Estate Group in November.
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Residents fight to protect the Shrine
A new community group has been launched in direct protest to current, approved and proposed Southbank developments, which cast a shadow over the Shrine of Remembrance.
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“Good government – that’s winning”: John Pesutto’s mission to be the next Premier
It might sound like a lofty goal amid the ongoing uncertainty gripping the state’s Liberal opposition, but Victoria’s current alternative for Premier John Pesutto knows “good government” is the only way forward.
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“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne
Few figures are respected and admired right across the political spectrum, but outgoing Greens councillor Rohan Leppert leaves behind one such legacy at the City of Melbourne after 12 years of dedicated community service.
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What’s the true cost of the council’s Southbank public art commissions?
The short answer is nowhere near the $22 million price tag reported by The Age last month; however, the City of Melbourne has left much to be desired in terms of how it has communicated its public art project for Southbank to date.
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Council candidate Elvis Martin calls for “a holistic approach to wellbeing”
Southbank resident and councillor candidate in this year’s City of Melbourne elections Elvis Martin has announced his plans for a city-wide initiative aimed at reducing loneliness and supporting community cohesion.
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Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor visits Southbank
Southbank received a visit from the Australian Federal Opposition Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor last month, who participated in a Small Business Roundtable hosted by the Liberal Party’s new candidate for Macnamara Benson Saulo.
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Jamal Hakim reveals bold economic plan for Melbourne
Lord Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim has announced a $150 million policy seeking to establish “Experience Improvement Districts” (XIDs) in Melbourne based on similar models adopted in cities like London and New York.
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Your candidates for the Montague Ward of Port Phillip
The ever-evolving Montague Precinct is now at the centre of its very own City of Port Phillip council ward following reforms to the Local Government Act 2020, and Southbank News brings you the five candidates contesting the new seat.
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Southbanker Jannine Pattison joins Nick Reece’s team to “Get Good Done”
Founding member of local residents’ group Southbank3006 Jannine Pattison has joined incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s team contesting this year’s City of Melbourne elections.
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“A little world of health and wellness”: The Brace Shop opens in Port Melbourne
After operating his family business out of Abbotsford for 35 years, Erez Baron has brought Melbourne’s best sports and medical goods retail service to Port Melbourne, right on Southbank’s doorstep.
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Nick Reece reveals plan to make Melbourne the “Garden City”
A re-elected Lord Mayor Nick Reece would construct 28 new parks across the city, with a new undercroft park in Southbank underneath the West Gate Bridge among the new initiatives proposed.
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