Gender equality is on the agenda

I’m incredibly proud to be part of a Labor government with a strong commitment to gender equality.

Power St safety woes continue

Sadly, once again a truck has taken out the newly installed fencing on the corner of Power St and City Rd. The incident happened on Monday March 25 about 8pm. Luckily, no one was injured.

Two lanes for St Kilda Rd for the first time in six years

St Kilda Rd has reopened to two lanes of traffic in both directions around the new Anzac Station for the first time since 2018.

It’s autumn in Southbank!

Wow! What happened to summer?

Southbank population hits 15,000

You only have to look around Southbank to understand its residential population is growing quickly and the Australian Bureau of Statistics released some new findings to confirm that fact last month.

Police targeting e-scooters

Melbourne Highway Patrol recently conducted Operation Trident targeting vulnerable road users, and particularly e-scooters.

Living in a world of apartments is complex, ask your question

Inside every building is a story but one told from many different perspectives. Life within apartment living is complex. Join us as we answer your questions so we can all understand that world a little bit better.

What are human pollinators and why does Southbank need them?

Southbank is full of gleaming buildings filled with amenities that sell apartments and attract renters. But what attention is paid to life after sales are finalised and leases are signed?

Loving the city life

They may be different in size but Chubby the Cavoodle and his Husky mate named Caesar are totally inseparable.

Summer along the Yarra River

What a changing world we live in, and it is fundamental that today’s business keeps up with those changes.

Improving air quality in Southbank

It has been lovely to talk to members of the Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) and passers-by about the beauty of harvesting food from the Southbank community garden.

Building a stronger Southbank community by embracing diversity

In the vibrant tapestry of our neighbourhood lies its true strength: diversity.

Too much mess on the streets of Southbank

Why are we receiving lip service about the cleaning of our streets? It has really started to irritate me of late.

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.

Energy efficiency, energy costs and investment in renewables

The Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program is the largest energy efficiency program in Australia, giving all households and businesses the opportunity to save on energy costs through discounted energy efficient products and services.

Julian O’Shea recognised with community history award

Southbank resident and online creator Julian O’Shea has made his community proud, taking home the Digital Storytelling Award at the 2024 Community History Awards on February 2 for his video series, Unknown Melbourne.

Tour begins riverside

Welcome to 2024, Southbank

We trust that everyone was able to find some downtime over the break to recharge for hopefully an exciting 2024.

Tackling the cost of living in Macnamara

Southbank is a beautiful place to live, and in my many conversations with you, I know that the people of Southbank love this community.