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Team Wood announces $3 million Hotels for Homeless plan

October 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood is set to provide $3 million to establish Hotels for Homeless; a program aimed at offering crisis accommodation to those sleeping rough in Melbourne.

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What’s the true cost of the council’s Southbank public art commissions?

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

The short answer is nowhere near the $22 million price tag reported by The Age last month; however, the City of Melbourne has left much to be desired in terms of how it has communicated its public art project for Southbank to date.

Council candidate Elvis Martin calls for “a holistic approach to wellbeing”

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

Southbank resident and councillor candidate in this year’s City of Melbourne elections Elvis Martin has announced his plans for a city-wide initiative aimed at reducing loneliness and supporting community cohesion.

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor visits Southbank

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

Southbank received a visit from the Australian Federal Opposition Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor last month, who participated in a Small Business Roundtable hosted by the Liberal Party’s new candidate for Macnamara Benson Saulo.

Team Wood’s plan to transform Southbank Promenade

October 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood wants to revitalise Southbank Promenade as part of a $28 million High Street Upgrade program, which will support hundreds of local businesses.

Jamal Hakim reveals bold economic plan for Melbourne

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

Lord Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim has announced a $150 million policy seeking to establish “Experience Improvement Districts” (XIDs) in Melbourne based on similar models adopted in cities like London and New York.

Call out for First Nations artists to create public artworks for reimagined Arts Precinct

October 9th, 2024 - Sabrina Caires

Expressions of interest are open for the design of two permanent, public art commissions as part of the Melbourne Arts Precinct transformation.

Your candidates for the Montague Ward of Port Phillip

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

The ever-evolving Montague Precinct is now at the centre of its very own City of Port Phillip council ward following reforms to the Local Government Act 2020, and Southbank News brings you the five candidates contesting the new seat.

Southbanker Jannine Pattison joins Nick Reece’s team to “Get Good Done”

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

Founding member of local residents’ group Southbank3006 Jannine Pattison has joined incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s team contesting this year’s City of Melbourne elections.

The Southbanker looking to shake up the City of Melbourne through innovation

October 9th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

At only 29, Aishwarya Kansakar has made her mark within the Australian tech industry and she is now looking do the same at Town Hall having nominated as a councillor candidate in October’s local government elections.

“It’s been a tumultuous journey”: 30 years of Channel 31

October 9th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The road to 30 hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the community TV station that has produced some of the biggest stars. But with a strong viewership and an exciting slate of programs, the future for Channel 31 is bright.

Australia’s oldest Chinese temple secures grant for revival following fire

October 9th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

Australia's oldest continuously operating Chinese temple, the heritage listed See Yup Temple on Raglan St in South Melbourne, has been awarded a $60,000 grant by the state government.

Milestone birthday amid major upgrades at Arts Centre Melbourne

October 9th, 2024 - Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation

Arts Centre Melbourne’s Theatres Building and iconic Spire celebrates its 40th anniversary on October 29.

Myles Russell-Cook named as ACCA’s new CEO and artistic director

October 9th, 2024 - Léa Carré

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) has announced the appointment of Myles Russell-Cook as its new artistic director and CEO.

Council elections: who are you voting for?

October 9th, 2024 - Tony Penna

Yet again, council elections are upon us. It seems like only yesterday our Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) committee was planning its last “Meet the Candidates” event giving the community the opportunity to ask their questions and hear directly from the candidates.