Latest articles by Southbank News
Time to get active
‘Southbank Local News’, alongside the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) and Active Melbourne City Sports, is giving Southbank workers and residents a great chance to get out from behind the desk and get active.
Read More
Buoyed @ Boyd another success
The Boyd Community Centre’s monthly community night was again held last month and was another success, with many in the community coming down to enjoy the laid back evening of activities.
Read More
Stars light up at MCEC
Spirits were high at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) last month, when it hosted and sponsored the Starlight Children’s Foundation’s major fundraiser.
Read More
They sat where?
Southbank Local News spotted these adventurous friends looking for a unique Southbank experience last month.
Read More
Guy hands over some control
Some of Planning Minister Matthew Guy’s control over Southbank was diminished last month, when he handed back planning power for a number of prominent sites.
Read More
Wine tasting heaven
Wine lovers were on cloud nine in Quay West’s function room last month as the Cool Climate Wine Show hit Southbank.
Read More
Awareness raised by candlelight
The glow of candlelight filled the air as the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial ceremony was held during May at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA).
Read More
MSO ENCOURAGING THE NEXT GENERATION
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s (MSO) Education Week ran last month, and gave budding musicians a chance to mix with and learn from the very best in the state.
Read More
HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS
While residents and local workers have been enjoying Boyd’s library, cafe, childcare and parenting facilities, up the uneven staircase a creative hub rivaling anywhere else in Melbourne has quickly developed.
Read More
MTC MOURNS PASSING OF FOUNDER
The Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) lost its founder and longest-serving artistic director last month, with the passing of John Sumner. Mr Sumner died on May 24, aged 88.
Read MoreNGV GETS ADVENTUROUS
The National Gallery of Victoria has announced it is set to embark on its ‘largest and most ambitious’ exhibition, when it creates ‘Melbourne Now’ during November.
Read MoreSt Johns Southgate
Everyone loves a celebration, not least the people of St Johns Southgate.
Read MoreI love the nightlife
A yard for boatbuilders and party-goers alike
Read MoreSouthbank Residents Group
Great news on the Melbourne Men’s Shed.
Read MoreHealth and Wellbeing
You wake up and look outside the window and notice it is cold, wet and, worst of all, it’s dark!
Read MoreOn the box
When it comes to television, I’m not picky. You can sit me down in front of anything and I’ll go into it with an open mind.
Read More
Pet’s corner
Andi, an 18-week-old staffy kelpie cross, might only have been with the Bendix family for two weeks but it seems she is settling into her new role quite nicely, according to owner Axel.
Read MoreCommunity grants available
The City of Melbourne has opened its community grants program for 2014, with $900,000 available to non-for-profit community groups throughout the municipality.
Read More
Bikies congregate by the river
Before you go calling the police, you should know that these bikies prefer pedal power, and they’re not here to cause any trouble. At least that’s what they told ‘Southbank Local News’.
Read More
Federation square revamp revs up
The Federation Square east project progressed last month when the State Government requested industry submissions for the site.
Read More