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Southbank3006’s “why” is changing

Southbank3006’s “why” is changing

November 12th, 2025 - Mary Kay Rauma

Business leadership expert Simon Sinek argues that successful organisations inspire action by communicating their purpose or “why”.

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Building social cohesion through the City of Melbourne’s five-year plan

October 8th, 2025 - David Hamilton

The City of Melbourne has released its new Five-Year Plan – a comprehensive blueprint setting out how our city will operate, manage assets, and shape future development.

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Southbank3006 pushes for stronger strata laws in Owners Corporation Act review

September 10th, 2025 - David Hamilton

We call for fairer governance, short-stay accommodation reform, and voting rules that encourage participation.

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Reimagining Boyd Village: A new heart for Southbank

August 6th, 2025 - Mary Kay Rauma

The current consultation on the future of Boyd Village presents more than just a chance to rethink a library. It opens a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a true Southbank Community Campus – a vibrant centre that connects recreation, learning, and community life in one cohesive precinct.

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Southbank library is moving, but you can still have a word

July 9th, 2025 - Mary Kay Rauma

At the beginning of this month, a 900sqm space within the new Boyd Village was handed over to the City of Melbourne – a space that we now know will accommodate a new Southbank library.

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New voices at Southbank3006 and thoughts on council budget

June 11th, 2025 - Mary Kay Rauma

One of the guiding principles of Southbank3006 is a commitment to welcoming new talent onto our operations team with the goal of turning over leadership positions every few years.

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The lessons for all from the Miles and Dodds pocket park

May 7th, 2025 - David Hamilton

Southbankers will be aware that the City of Melbourne decided to return for a third round of consultation about its proposal to refurbish and expand the pocket park at the Miles and Dodds Street Reserve.

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Our three-year ritual … here we are again: another Federal election

April 9th, 2025 - Trisha Avery

We would like to remind you all, dear readers, that as a community group Southbank3006 is apolitical.

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Southbank’s future begins now 

March 5th, 2025 - Mary Kay Rauma

The title of this piece could be “believe it, achieve it”, “build it and they will come” or “dreams do come true.” 

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Something old, something new, something bold for 2025

February 5th, 2025 - David Hamilton

First, something old … the Southbank community came together with groundbreaking attendance to celebrate a third year of A Very Merry Friend-mas in December 2024. 

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A very Merry Friend-Mas on December 14

December 4th, 2024 - Trisha Avery

‘Tis the season to be jolly (we hope) and as we come to the close of 2024, Southbank3006 are delighted to report that we have had another successful year of supporting all of you in Southbank. 

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Balancing act – residents, neighbourhoods, businesses, galleries – delivering economic growth for all

November 6th, 2024 - David Hamilton

We are writing this before the outcome of the recent City of Melbourne council elections is known. No matter what the outcome, the election brought to the fore inherent tensions in the composition of Melbourne, which councillors, businesses, and the community neighbourhoods need to address. 

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The joy of Southbank 

October 9th, 2024 - Trisha Avery

As spring is enveloping us all (along with the challenges of all the plane trees), Southbank is splendidly coming back to life. 

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Let’s get the new short-stay laws right this time

September 4th, 2024 - David Hamilton

This month we wanted to cover some of the exciting things that are occurring to make Southbank more livable.

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A compassionate approach to tackling homelessness

August 7th, 2024 - David Hamilton

As the glamour of the Olympics bombards us, unfortunately, Homelessness Week 2024 will not feature prominently for many. But an inconvenient and uncomfortable truth is that homelessness exists in Southbank in the depths of winter.  

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Join Southbank3006 for an evening with Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece

July 2nd, 2024 - David Hamilton

Southbank3006 will host new Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece as part of the “Making Southbank A Neighbourhood of Possibilities” event on August 1 at 6pm.

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Southbank’s hidden community

June 4th, 2024 - Trisha Avery

It has been great to walk around the whole of Southbank during the past three years and observe how much amenity has been put in place for families and young people.

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Let’s get the “undercroft” on the national agenda

May 8th, 2024 - David Hamilton

Southbank, known for its soaring skyscrapers and bustling streets, stands as the most densely populated neighbourhood in both the City of Melbourne and Australia.

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What are human pollinators and why does Southbank need them?

April 3rd, 2024 - Mary Kay Rauma

Southbank is full of gleaming buildings filled with amenities that sell apartments and attract renters. But what attention is paid to life after sales are finalised and leases are signed?

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Building a stronger Southbank community by embracing diversity

March 6th, 2024 - David Hamilton

In the vibrant tapestry of our neighbourhood lies its true strength: diversity.

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