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Compassion and safety at heart of council debate over rough sleeping in Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip has launched a community consultation process on proposed safety measures across the municipality, prompting both support and concern from service providers and faith leaders over the handling of homelessness in public spaces.
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GURNER unveils luxury wellness club SAINT Black in Southbank
Developer GURNER Group has announced the launch of SAINT Black, its newest luxury wellness and private social club, opening this July within its recently completed Madison Grand build-to-rent development at 344 City Rd in Southbank.
Read MoreBigger and better library coming to Southbank in major community win
Southbank is finally getting the library it deserves, with the City of Melbourne committing more than $5.3 million in its draft 2025–26 budget to deliver a larger, modernised facility within the Boyd precinct.
Read MoreMiles and Dodds upgrade raises questions about the City of Melbourne’s approach to greening Southbank
After three rounds of community consultation, the City of Melbourne has approved the expansion of Southbank’s Miles and Dodds Street Reserve, despite a divided community response.
Read MoreDriven by care: South Port Day Links keeps community connected
For almost 37 years, South Port Day Links has been quietly transforming the lives of some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.
Read MoreRay White Southbank gears up for 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Ray White Southbank is once again stepping up in the fight against homelessness, returning to the Vinnies CEO Sleepout on June 19 with an ambitious fundraising goal of $25,000.
Read MoreMy Cousin Frank: powerful solo show to make Melbourne debut for NAIDOC Week
The remarkable story of Australia’s first signed Indigenous Olympian, Francis Roy “Frank” Roberts, is coming to Melbourne this July.
Read MoreThe Wrong Gods brings gripping generational drama to the Fairfax Studio
Award-winning playwright S. Shakthidharan returns to Melbourne with The Wrong Gods, a stirring new work now playing at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio as part of Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2025 season and the RISING festival.
Read MoreBlockbuster art and timeless textiles headline winter at the NGV
A new wave of international art and cultural prestige has arrived at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), as this year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition brings more than 100 works by the world’s most celebrated Impressionist painters to local audiences.
Read MoreExperience the story of the Birrarung, through a new sound and video installation celebrating the Woiwurrung language at Fed Square
If you’ve walked through Fed Square or along Birrarung Marr Walk recently, you may have heard a gentle voice carrying a story older than the city itself, along the river’s edge.
Read MoreCity of Melbourne accused of weak City Rd advocacy efforts
The City of Melbourne has come under scrutiny for its “flimsy” approach to advocacy for the City Road Master Plan, which according to some locals, has set a “dangerous” precedent.
Read MoreMCEC unveils new Changing Places facility to enhance accessibility
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has unveiled a new Changing Places facility, furthering its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity for people with high support needs.
Read MoreMelcorp Luxe unveiled to meet growing demand for premium rentals
Melbourne-based real estate agency Melcorp has launched a new sub-brand, Melcorp Luxe, aimed at bridging a clear and growing gap in the city’s rental market: tailored leasing solutions for premium properties and discerning corporate renters.
Read MoreQueensbridge Building tops out as Southbank’s transformation gathers pace
A new landmark has officially joined the Southbank skyline, with developer Time & Place announcing the topping out of its 65-storey Queensbridge Building – a major milestone for the inner-city residential tower set for completion by the end of 2025.
Read MoreEngaging the community and commemorating National Volunteers Week
The crunch of autumn leaves and the golden sun on the Boyd Community Hub sign at the City Rd/Kings Way junction is captivating. Every autumn, we eagerly anticipate seeing the changing tree colours at this spot.
Read MoreTable Tennis @Boyd serves up community spirit in Southbank
Southbank’s newest community sport initiative, Table Tennis @Boyd, officially launched in April and is already proving a smash hit with locals.
Read MoreDelivering for Albert Park in the Victorian Budget
In May, the Allan Labor Government handed down the 2025–26 Victorian Budget – a Budget that delivers real support for households across Albert Park and continues our commitment to investing in the things that matter most: education, community safety, and cost-of-living relief.
Read MoreWe are what we wear
Clothing not only covers and protects our bodies; as a merging between our internal and external worlds it also communicates our identities and the rich, continuing stories that form them.
Read MoreCouncil shame on City Road Master Plan
At the last Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meeting on June 3, Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) made a submission questioning council process and authority.
Read MoreNew voices at Southbank3006 and thoughts on council budget
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 Tea House, Southbank
