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.  

Southbank Sustainability Group in 2024

It has been lovely to hear from Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG) members that they were grateful the fortnightly gardening meetups kept going throughout the end-of-year period making participants feel engaged and part of a community. 

As the rain poured down, the people poured in!

Southbank3006’s A Very Merry Friend-mas event has fast become the most successful community event held in Southbank, drawing an impressive 1000 attendees from all parts of the community, despite the wet day on Saturday, December 9. 

Running from Southbank to Sydney for Beyond Blue

Southbank resident Michael Finn is embarking on an extraordinary journey, trading the comforts of the city for a marathon like no other: running from Melbourne to Sydney in a remarkable effort to raise money for Beyond Blue.

Addressing the sad state of Southbank Promenade

This Christmas marks the point when I think we can say that the destructive COVID years are (fingers crossed!) now in the rear vision mirror.

Macnamara, it’s been a big year

As we approach the festive season, I wanted to reflect on some of the work and achievements we have made this year.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Metro Tunnel

You better watch out, you better not cry! The Metro Tunnel Project is coming to town for Christmas with a host of festive activities across Melbourne’s CBD.

Weighing in on Southbank Promenade

As mentioned in my October column, I’d like to discuss Southbank Promenade this month. 

Another year of green gains for Southbank

It has been a busy year for Southbank Sustainability Group (SSG).

Wishing you all, dear readers, a fabulous festive season

The committee of Southbank3006 would like to thank all our members, Southbank News readers and the community of Southbank for your support for our activism and events in 2023.

Women’s health in Victoria – making real change

Women and girls make up more than half of our population, yet their health has been overlooked and underdiagnosed for too long.