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Celebrating our voice of Southbank
It’s a great privilege to contribute to the final edition of the Southbank News.
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Joyous July at SSG Gardens
Gardens are not made by singing “Oh, how beautiful,” and sitting in the shade – Rudyard Kipling.
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Humans of Southbank
In 2010 Brandon Stanton began a project entitled Humans of New York.
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Victoria’s pothole problem is costing us all
Anyone who regularly drives around Prahran knows exactly what I’m talking about.
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Thank you, Southbank News
This is the last time you’ll read our column in the Southbank News, next time you see us in print it will be on a rotating basis in The Melburnian or monthly online.
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If we can remove Pam the Bird, why can’t we remove this?
Melbourne has recently been talking about graffiti again following the appearance of the now infamous Pam the Bird on the Bolte Bridge.
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Victorians deserve the truth about the Big Build
Victorians have every right to ask a simple question. What has corruption in the Big Build actually cost us?
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Human touch
Do you have a favourite coffee shop? What makes it your “go-to” place? My hunch is that while good quality coffee is important there are other things that encourage your loyalty.
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Grey skies, green thumbs and warm hearts at SSG winter gardening bees
Even with the grey, overcast skies and chilly June weather at both working bees, our action-oriented volunteer team’s smiles remained bright, and they showed up in droves! In fact, these mornings were even more exciting than usual on warmer days.
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Budget backs growing Montague
Our 2026/27 Budget has now been adopted, and I am pleased to share what this means for our community.
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Southbank community safety update
We’ve responded to an increase in violent offending by introducing Australia’s toughest bail laws and bringing in tougher sentences, so there are more serious consequences for violent crimes.
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How do we turn neighbours into a community?
Southbank has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the past two decades. What was once largely a commercial precinct has become one of Australia’s most densely populated residential communities. Every day, thousands of people call Southbank home—but increasingly, many of them are only here for a short time.
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Healing, colour and connection in Southbank
When we opened bookings for our first Paint & Connect Southbank workshop, I hoped local women would be interested. I did not expect the tickets to go so quickly.
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Southgate’s sights and sounds
Even as winter approaches entertaining street performers continue to charm our Southbank neighbourhood.
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Winter-ready at SSG
At most community gardens, winter is a time to reflect on the summer and autumn harvests and plan for spring. This involves assessing and preparing the garden beds for the next season.
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A neighbourhood for people: Why Southbank’s streets need an urgent rethink
Southbank has transformed dramatically over the past two decades. Once an industrial fringe of the CBD, it is now one of Australia’s most densely populated urban neighbourhoods – home to thousands of residents, workers, students and visitors.
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Southbank residents deserve better protection from car crime
For many Southbank residents, their cars are used less frequently than the state average due to the proximity of the central business district. They should be able to leave their vehicles at home with confidence. Increasingly, they cannot.
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More than just rubbish
If you spend any time walking around Southbank, you’ve probably noticed it yourself. Overflowing rubbish bins have become an increasingly common sight across parts of our neighbourhood.
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Council seeks community input on Fishermans Bend’s creative future
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent community forum at Port Melbourne Town Hall, where more than 100 people came together to discuss plans for Bay St, off-leash dog space and open space.
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“Welcome to Southbank, sirens in the sky”
The writer-producer of a song about Southbank that celebrates the suburb’s lifestyle and landmarks says he wants to “spread some joy” with the AI-assisted creation.
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Pablo is learning to be an inside dog
The yes and no of things
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