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Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future

Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future

June 10th, 2026 - Sean Car

Long-standing Southbank venue Soho Restaurant and Bar has reopened its doors, marking a welcome return for one of Riverside Quay’s established dining and nightlife destinations after a difficult two-month closure.

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Food from home: Southbank’s hidden Armenian bakery

June 10th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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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Southbank agency brings home AI insights from elite Ray White study tour

May 28th, 2026 - Southbank News

Southbank real estate agency Ray White Southbank is bringing fresh international insights home after joining an exclusive United States study tour focused on the future of artificial intelligence in property.

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Fresh authentic Indian hits the spot in Southbank

April 7th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

Southbank’s new Indian restaurant was always meant to serve the local community.

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Southgate’s new arcade brings fresh fun to the neighbourhood

April 7th, 2026 - Southbank News

A brand-new arcade has opened in Southgate, adding a fun, easygoing entertainment option right in the heart of the precinct for locals and visitors alike.

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Southgate set for management change as ESR exits precinct

February 11th, 2026 - Sean Car

The management of Southgate Melbourne will change hands at the end of February, with ESR Australia & New Zealand confirming it will conclude its role at the iconic Southbank precinct on February 28.

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Design-forward Hannah St Hotel opens in Southbank

February 11th, 2026 - Southbank News

A new design-led hotel has quietly opened in Southbank, adding a distinctive hospitality offering to Melbourne’s arts and events precinct.

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Milkbar brings its community-first café concept to Southbank

December 17th, 2025 - Lauren Nicholas

Southbank has welcomed a fresh new addition to its buzzing hospitality scene, with the opening of Milkbar Southbank, the second venue from the team behind the award-winning Milkbar at HOME in Docklands.

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Your Southbank leasing specialists

December 10th, 2025 - Sean Car

Ray White Southbank has bolstered its leasing services with the appointment of business development managers Rhys Brown and Eva Christodoulou.

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AMS Flooring: bringing style, service and convenience to Melbourne’s high-rise homes

November 12th, 2025 - Sean Car

For AMS Flooring founders Joseph Cashin and Alex Caldwell, success has come from understanding what makes apartment living different – and tailoring their business to fit perfectly within it.

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Why your website speed might be slower than it should be

November 11th, 2025 - Southbank News

You might not think about site speed until someone points it out to you. Perhaps a customer mentions that the checkout page took a long time to load. Or you run a quick test and realise your homepage is slower than expected.

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Mary Martin renovates and reopens in its 30th year

October 8th, 2025 - Swagata Majumdar

On September 10, the doors of Mary Martin “The Green” Bookshop at Southgate swung open once again, revealing a freshly renovated space that feels both familiar and renewed.

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South Melbourne’s first British-Indian pub to open its doors

October 8th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Nikita Kaur Chopra started her career in medical science. However, after years in the lab she felt herself becoming drawn to a career in hospitality.

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Popular South American bakery Dulce Bakehouse arrives in Southbank

September 10th, 2025 - Sabrina Caires

The bakery known for its South American pastries and unique take on vanilla slice has moved into Southbank with Tribu Coffee at 109 Clarendon St.

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Fred Again to conferences: the story behind one of Melbourne’s hottest event spaces

September 10th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Tucked away in Fishermans Bend, The Timber Yard sits amid warehouses, apartments, and car dealerships and while its name pays homage to its past life, what lies behind the front gate is one of Melbourne’s most unique event spaces.

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May Wang brings Southbank and CBD expertise to Jellis Craig

September 10th, 2025 - Sean Car

Southbank and CBD residents may soon notice a new – yet familiar – face in the local real estate scene.

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An experience above all else

August 6th, 2025 - Southbank News

Eureka 89 is Melbourne’s premier destination for those seeking a sophisticated dining experience or an unforgettable venue for their next event.

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Vinnies opens new op-shop in the heart of South Melbourne

August 6th, 2025 - Sean Car

Southbank and South Melbourne locals can now enjoy a new destination for affordable fashion and homewares, with Vinnies officially opening its doors on Coventry St on July 23.

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A farewell to Pure South – and a reckoning for Southgate

July 9th, 2025 - Sean Car

For more than two decades, Pure South Dining has been many things to many people. A destination for special occasions. A riverfront haven showcasing Tasmania’s finest produce. A training ground for young hospitality professionals. A restaurant that, simply put, made Melbourne proud.

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A sneak peek at South Melbourne’s new sex-on-premises venue

July 9th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

Melbourne has its share of sex-on-premises clubs. However, local businessman Emmanuel Cachia believes the city has been calling for a venue that offers a safe and respectful space for people to explore their sexuality.

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