Arts & Culture
Jayson Gillham returns with two-piano recital
Australian-British pianist Jayson Gillham will return to Melbourne Recital Centre this month as part of a national recital tour that brings together two friends, two pianos and a program built around musical connection.
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New primary school campus tipped for vacant Ferrars St site
The Victorian Government’s promised new campus for South Melbourne Primary School could be delivered on a major vacant site directly opposite the existing vertical school, Southbank News understands.
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Draft greening plans target Southbank and Fishermans Bend growth areas
Southbank and Fishermans Bend would be targeted for more shade, biodiversity and climate-resilient tree planting under draft urban forest plans considered by the City of Melbourne on July 7.
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Australia 108 rooftop stunt sparks safety questions
Police had no record and building authorities had no comment concerning a small group who found their way onto the top of Melbourne’s tallest building Australia 108 recently.
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Dorcas St meal brings community together in South Melbourne
At around 6.30pm on a wintry Thursday a few dozen people are tucking into a three-course meal at the Uniting Church Hall in Dorcas St, South Melbourne.
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MTC brings Chekhov’s wit and heartbreak to the Playhouse in Uncle Vanya
For Anne-Louise Sarks, the enduring power of Uncle Vanya lies in its emotional honesty.
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Danielle de Niese comes home for MSO debut
Melbourne-born soprano Danielle de Niese will make her Melbourne Symphony Orchestra debut this winter, returning home for her only Australian concerts during this visit.
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Future of Southbank Makers’ Market secured
The future of Southgate’s art and design market has been secured after a co-operative of stallholders was formed to take control of the popular attraction which runs every Sunday on the Southbank Promenade.
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ACCA forecourt park takes shape
Construction has begun on a new green space outside the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, marking a long-awaited step in the City of Melbourne’s push to deliver more open space in Southbank.
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Victorians deserve the truth about the Big Build
Victorians have every right to ask a simple question. What has corruption in the Big Build actually cost us?
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Human touch
Do you have a favourite coffee shop? What makes it your “go-to” place? My hunch is that while good quality coffee is important there are other things that encourage your loyalty.
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City of Melbourne seeks seat at table on native title claim
The City of Melbourne has voted to join proceedings in the Federal Court relating to a native title claim over metropolitan Melbourne and surrounding areas.
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Grey skies, green thumbs and warm hearts at SSG winter gardening bees
Even with the grey, overcast skies and chilly June weather at both working bees, our action-oriented volunteer team’s smiles remained bright, and they showed up in droves! In fact, these mornings were even more exciting than usual on warmer days.
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Public jab points to deeper Town Hall tensions
A public social media jibe by City of Melbourne (CoM) councillor Owen Guest has exposed fresh questions about unity, attendance and council-related travel at Town Hall, as the current council approaches the halfway point of its term.
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Choir3006 sings for connection
A Southbank community choir has brought together residents, police, politicians and local community groups for a special gathering celebrating the role music can play in strengthening neighbourhood connection.
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Snap Squad: a community approach to reporting local issues
In a busy and growing community like ours, small issues can quickly become larger ones – whether it is dumped rubbish, abandoned shopping trolleys, graffiti, damaged footpaths, or other local concerns that affect residents’ daily lives.
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Budget backs growing Montague
Our 2026/27 Budget has now been adopted, and I am pleased to share what this means for our community.
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Roy Park – a community legend
Few locals had the impact on the community in South Melbourne displayed by Dr Roy Park who practised medicine in Cecil St. He was an outstanding doctor, a war veteran, champion league footballer, and a State and (briefly) a Test cricketer.
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Southbank community safety update
We’ve responded to an increase in violent offending by introducing Australia’s toughest bail laws and bringing in tougher sentences, so there are more serious consequences for violent crimes.
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How do we turn neighbours into a community?
Southbank has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the past two decades. What was once largely a commercial precinct has become one of Australia’s most densely populated residential communities. Every day, thousands of people call Southbank home—but increasingly, many of them are only here for a short time.
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What’s on in the Arts Precinct for Open House Melbourne weekend
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