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Victorians deserve the truth about the Big Build

July 8th, 2026 - Rachel Westaway

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

July 8th, 2026 - Pastor James Winderlich

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.

Grey skies, green thumbs and warm hearts at SSG winter gardening bees

July 8th, 2026 - Seema Misra Thakur

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.

Budget backs growing Montague

July 7th, 2026 - Alex Makin

Our 2026/27 Budget has now been adopted, and I am pleased to share what this means for our community.

Southbank community safety update

July 7th, 2026 - Nina Taylor

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.

How do we turn neighbours into a community?

July 7th, 2026 - Tony Penna

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.

Healing, colour and connection in Southbank

July 7th, 2026 - Nisha Gull-E-Nishat

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.

Southgate’s sights and sounds

June 10th, 2026 - Pastor James Winderlich

Even as winter approaches entertaining street performers continue to charm our Southbank neighbourhood.

Winter-ready at SSG

June 10th, 2026 - Seema Misra Thakur

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.

A neighbourhood for people: Why Southbank’s streets need an urgent rethink

June 10th, 2026 - David Hamilton

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.

Southbank residents deserve better protection from car crime

June 10th, 2026 - Rachel Westaway

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.

More than just rubbish

June 10th, 2026 - Tony Penna

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.

Council seeks community input on Fishermans Bend’s creative future

June 9th, 2026 - Alex Makin

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.

“Welcome to Southbank, sirens in the sky”

May 13th, 2026 - Jenny Denton

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.

Thank God for the cleaners who keep Southbank going

May 13th, 2026 - Pastor James Winderlich

It is sometimes said that, throughout history, plumbers have saved more lives than medical doctors. While that claim carries more than a hint of class warfare, it does underscore the vital importance of sanitation and clean water to city life.

Celebrating Volunteers’ Week at SSG

May 13th, 2026 - Seema Misra Thakur

At the Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG), we love the autumn gardening season! It’s a wonderful time to pause, get ready, and plant for a peaceful winter that will welcome spring.

Budget, parks and planning for Fishermans Bend’s growing future

May 12th, 2026 - Alex Makin

Council’s draft budget has been released for comment, which includes several important projects for Fishermans Bend

Creating space for healing and recovery in Southbank

May 12th, 2026 - Nisha Gull-E-Nishat

Southbank is known for its energy. It is a place of movement, ambition and activity, where people live in high-rise apartments, walk busy streets, gather by the river and move quickly from one part of life to the next.