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Protected cycling lanes fast-tracked
The City of Melbourne has aimed to install separated cycling lanes on Queensbridge and Whiteman streets within the next 12 months as it ramps up its bicycle infrastructure pledge.
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More than street fitness
An innovative form of exercise is gaining popularity among Southbankers, precisely because it’s about more than just getting fit.
Read MoreGoBoat arrives
A new boating operator has landed on the lower Yarra River at the Banana Alley berth, offering customers a unique way of travelling on our river.
Read MoreCycle into Tour de Moray!
Southbankers can pedal into spring and try out the newly upgraded Moray St bike corridor as part of a six-week everyday riding festival.
Read MoreClarendon St is “dreadful” for cyclists
Committee members of the Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) have raised concerns over the lack of clear direction for cyclists at the Clarendon St, Normanby Rd intersection.
Read MoreCyclists on notice in promenade overhaul
The City of Melbourne has released its long-awaited plans to revamp the 300-metre section of Southbank Promenade between Princes Bridge and Evan Walker Bridge.
Read MoreBeulah submits
Developer Beulah International has submitted its long-awaited plans for Australia’s tallest development in Southbank to Minister for Planning Richard Wynne for approval.
Read More$27 million bike lanes
St Kilda Rd will be the beneficiary of new $27 million separated bike lanes thanks to the Andrews Labor Government.
Read MoreCycle speed study
The City of Melbourne is conducting a cycle speed study along Southbank Promenade in April that will run for five weeks.
Read MoreTraction gained on hoon cyclists
Southbank’s perennial headache of getting speeding cyclists off Southbank Promenade may have finally turned a corner thanks to a new cycling plan currently in the works at the City of Melbourne.
Read MoreStudents test out new basketball stadium
Students from South Melbourne Primary School in Southbank tested out their brand new Basketball stadium last month with a little help from basketball legend Warrick Giddy!
Read MoreBehind the bike
22-year-old Photography Studies College (PSC) graduate Rachel Hickey has combined her passions of cycling and photography through a stunning series of images exploring life both on and off the bike.
Read MoreTow Truck building goes
Having long stood idle at 167 City Rd, the former Tow Truck Building was demolished by its owners last month.
Read MoreSpike in bicycle thefts
Police urge residents to be aware of the increasing theft of bikes being reported in the Southbank area.
Read MoreCity Rd plan acknowledged
The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has acknowledged the City of Melbourne for planning excellence on the City Road Master Plan.
Read MoreMarathon runs through Southbank streets
Runners from far and wide descended on the streets of Southbank during October for the Melbourne Marathon.
Read MoreCadel conquers Tour de Southbank
Tour de France champion Cadel Evans was welcomed home to Melbourne by a huge legion of fans, with a celebratory ride up St Kilda Rd.
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