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Melbourne’s beloved Campbell Arcade set to reopen
Melbourne’s much-loved Campbell Arcade is set to reopen later this year, with a process now under way to fill the arcade’s iconic shopfronts with tenants.
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Coffee with a Cop
On Sunday, March 30, Southbank Police along with the Crime Prevention Officers from the Melbourne Proactive Policing Unit and Southbank Neighbourhood Watch got together to host “Coffee with a Cop”.
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Eleanor Roosevelt comes to Melbourne and Southbank
In 1943, during World War Two, Eleanor Roosevelt (wife of the then US President Franklin D. Roosevelt) undertook a long, dangerous and arduous trip across the South Pacific, heading to Australia.
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A free BBQ – and a government that’s gutting our nature laws
During late March, we hosted another of our free community BBQs in Southbank.
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You Can’t See Speed: new ACCA exhibition blends art, sound, and motion
Greek-Australian artist Tina Stefanou is set to unveil her first major solo exhibition, You Can’t See Speed, at ACCA on April 3.
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PDG lodges plans for Crown’s former Southbank site
The future of one of Southbank’s most prominent sites looks bright with developer PDG submitting plans to the state government for a 67-storey tower at 1 Queensbridge St.
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Greenline works recommence
Major construction activity along Birrarung Marr has recommenced as part of stage one of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.
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Sod turned on The Fox: NGV Contemporary
Melbourne’s next creative landmark The Fox: NGV Contemporary is a step closer to reality with head contractor Lendlease appointed to begin works on the Southbank Boulevard site in the heart of the Arts Precinct.
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The reasons behind Southbank’s ghost towers
At 18 Moray St in Southbank, a 38-level apartment tower stands fully constructed. However, there’s one problem – it is completely vacant and has been for several years.
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Changing of the guard at YRBA
Southbank and South Wharf traders’ group the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) has appointed a new executive officer in Elizabeth Joldeski.
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Council continues to monitor parking changes in Southbank Village
The City of Melbourne says it will continue to investigate further changes to new parking arrangements in Southbank Village following several rounds of community consultation.
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Southbank Village has a new local member
The Liberals claimed victory in the Prahran by-election on February 8, with South Yarra resident and long-time Liberal Party member Rachel Westaway claiming the seat.
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Where to, now? Major blow for Beulah’s Southbank vision
The news many had sadly been anticipating broke in February when developer Beulah placed the company managing its troubled STH BNK project into administration, casting serious doubts on its future.
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Beautiful and thriving: three-year trial to choose plants for giant new Southbank garden
A giant garden at the heart of the Melbourne Art’s Precinct Transformation Project will have plant species specially tested for its urban environment.
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Giant new public artwork Guardian Lion rises over Southbank
Commuters travelling along the Westgate Freeway will soon be watched over by Guardian Lion, a giant neon light artwork set to be unveiled in Southbank on March 7.
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Boyd Village tops out
Developer PDG’s Boyd Village development has reached its peak in construction and Lord Mayor Nick Reece helped to celebrate the milestone at a ceremony on February 24.
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Could this new e-scooter be the answer for Melbourne?
A safer e-scooter has recently been developed by Singapore-based company Ario, and its executives believe they have found a “solution” that addresses the City of Melbourne’s concerns.
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Free community picnic for Southbank
Southbank residents are being encouraged to spend an afternoon on the green at Boyd Community Hub on March 29.
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“Champion for local business”: The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association
The Clarendon and Coventry Streets Business Association is continuing its efforts to support local traders in South Melbourne and breathe life back into one of Melbourne’s most iconic precincts.
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Unlocking Australia’s performing arts history: behind-the-scenes tours of Arts Centre Melbourne’s Collections Store
Arts Centre Melbourne is not just a destination for world-class performances – it’s also home to an exclusive experience that takes you inside the heart of Australian performing arts history.
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Council seeks Greenline feedback
Open letter to the Premier of Victoria
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