Arts & Culture
Malthouse launches macabre, musical, irreverent 2025 theatre season
Paula Arundel will lead Malthouse Theatre’s 2025 season in two productions, including an epic retelling of Homer’s The Iliad and a new immersive adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s The Birds.
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New future looms for Queensbridge site as Crown Resorts sells to PDG
Crown Resorts’ Southbank clean-out continues following the sale of its flagship development site at 1-7 Queensbridge St, which is understood to have been purchased by prominent local developer PDG.
Read MoreSouthbank’s secret military library
Tucked away in an 1860s heritage building at Victoria Barracks lies the state’s premier military library, boasting a remarkable collection of more than 35,000 items.
Read More“Good government – that’s winning”: John Pesutto’s mission to be the next Premier
It might sound like a lofty goal amid the ongoing uncertainty gripping the state’s Liberal opposition, but Victoria’s current alternative for Premier John Pesutto knows “good government” is the only way forward.
Read MoreVictorian government to crack down on dodgy landlords
As a part of the state government’s raft of housing announcements, new renters’ rights reforms that aim to implement measures protecting tenants from dodgy landlords have been declared.
Read More“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne
Few figures are respected and admired right across the political spectrum, but outgoing Greens councillor Rohan Leppert leaves behind one such legacy at the City of Melbourne after 12 years of dedicated community service.
Read MoreMelbourne Skydeck: elevate your Melbourne experience
Melbourne Skydeck, located in the vibrant heart of the city, stands as a testament to everything that makes Melbourne truly exceptional.
Read MoreEureka 89: a culinary journey above Melbourne
Situated on the 89th floor of the iconic Eureka Tower, Eureka 89 offers magnificent fine dining complemented by breathtaking perspectives across Melbourne, spanning from the Yarra River to the Dandenong Ranges.
Read MoreSouthbank Neighbourhood Watch officially launched
Hosted at a barbecue on October 20, the launch of Southbank Neighbourhood Watch brought together members of the local community along with supporting organisations to find ways of tackling increasing crime in the area.
Read More“Mammoth” program for Melbourne Recital Centre in 2025
Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) has released a mammoth program of musical events for 2025.
Read MoreVCA’s Shannon Owens makes a powerful new film, Left Write Hook
Shannon Owens is an educator at the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) and the filmmaker behind Left Write Hook, a compelling documentary that explores a groundbreaking program combining boxing and creative writing as a means of healing.
Read MoreApplications open for Merlyn Myer Music Commission
Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) is calling for applications for the sixth Merlyn Myer Music Commission; a unique opportunity for one talented female composer in Australia to earn artistic growth and recognition.
Read MoreFinding hope in anxiety: Michelle prepares for PSC graduation show
As a returning student to Photography Studies College (PSC), independent photographic artist Michelle Jose is unveiling her abstract artwork and its themes of bringing a sense of hope through anxiety while exploring ways people can move through it.
Read MoreTony Clark: Unsculpted: 40 years of work in a landmark exhibition
Buxton Contemporary proudly presents its latest exhibition; Tony Clark: Unsculpted, featuring more than 100 works spanning four decades by one of Australia’s most esteemed artists.
Read MoreFun for all ages at Festival at Boyd
Southbank’s multicultural Festival at Boyd will be hosted for its third time on Sunday, November 17, bringing a great range of performances, food, music, art, stalls selling recycled items, and free children’s activities to local residents and visitors alike.
Read MoreMelbourne arts precinct construction update
As we come to the end of 2024, construction works on the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation (MAPT) are progressing well across multiple project sites, including 77 Southbank Boulevard, the Sturt Street / Kavanagh St intersection, and both inside and behind the Art Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre.
Read MoreFamily Art Day at ACCA: art and connection for young creatives
On Saturday, November 9, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) opens its doors for Family Art Day from 11am to 2pm. The activity is designed to engage children and families in hands-on artmaking.
Read MoreSo, the council election is now over and we are waiting for the dust to settle to learn of the winner
As we have for the past 25 years, Southbank Residents Association (SRA) held a “Meet the Candidates” event for our community to ask their questions. This was once again a full house affair, not only for attendees but for a Melbourne Cup field of mayoral candidates too, in fact a record number for the 10 years I have been president.
Read MorePower of the people: Short Stay Levy Bill 2024 passed in Victoria
We have been through a very difficult three-year journey regarding the regulation of short-term rentals like Airbnb/guests and dealing with irresponsible hosts in areas like St Kilda, Southbank and all over Victoria.
Read MoreMore homes and greater opportunities for renters
As our communities grow, so must our commitment to providing housing that is affordable, accessible, and tailored to the needs of all Victorians.
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