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Southbank Evening Walking Group steps out for safety and connection
What began as a small fitness idea among neighbours has quickly grown into one of Southbank’s most positive community movements.
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Graffiti and rubbish blight Southbank despite record council spend
Southbank residents say they are fed up with the mounting graffiti and overflowing rubbish bins in the area, despite the City of Melbourne declaring cleaning a top priority of this council term and committing almost $60 million in its most recent budget to the so-called “war on graffiti”.
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Council releases draft CCTV expansion policy
The City of Melbourne has unveiled its draft CCTV policy, granting authorised council officers the power to use the cameras as part of Local Law investigations.
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Federal government to fund new exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance
A new exhibition exploring the role of animals in war will be delivered at the Shrine of Remembrance following federal investment.
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Community shows support after Camp Sovereignty attack
In the wake of an attack on Camp Sovereignty in Kings Domain on August 31, the community has rallied behind it.
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“Roads, rates, rubbish and rock ‘n’ roll”: council gears up for AC/DC
The City of Melbourne will host a concert and support the creation of an AC/DC installation to celebrate the band’s cultural legacy in Melbourne, coinciding with the band’s shows at the MCG.
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“Connecting our neighbourhood”: Southbank Residents’ Association launches app
The app, which has been in development since 2023, aims to connect Southbank residents with exclusive offers from local businesses and increase visibility for community groups.
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Arrests made after $90,000 supermarket theft spree linked to South Melbourne unit
Victoria Police have charged three people over a spree of supermarket thefts across Melbourne, after a raid on a South Melbourne apartment uncovered an imitation firearm, stolen clothing and a record book allegedly documenting on-sales.
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Southbank bookshop hosts local conversation on body image
Mary Martin Bookshop at Southgate will play host to an important community discussion on body image this September, as Australian author Chi Chi Wang brings her story and message of self-acceptance to Southbank.
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Birrarung Riverfest returns with biggest program yet
One of Melbourne’s most loved eco-festivals is set to make a splash this spring, with the Birrarung Riverfest returning for its third and biggest year yet.
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Arbory Afloat unveils vibrant Rio de Janeiro theme for 10th season
Melbourne’s beloved floating bar and restaurant, Arbory Afloat, is set to make a dazzling return to the Yarra River (Birrarung) for its 10th season on August 29 – this time chanelling the pulsating energy, colours and rhythms of Rio de Janeiro.
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Council greenlights expansion and upgrade of Safe City Camera Network
The City of Melbourne is moving forward with Safe City Camera Program as a part of its crackdown on city crime.
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Bodybuilding dealer sentenced to seven years after Thai deception discovered
A former Mr Universe contestant who was trafficking cocaine and Ecstasy from his Melbourne apartment has been sentenced to seven years’ jail after he was caught importing the drug from Thailand.
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Seventeen arrested in Southbank carpark crime crackdown
Victoria Police has arrested 17 people during a targeted operation to stamp out vehicle-related crime in Southbank’s multi-level carparks.
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NDIS misconceptions: what you can actually access in Southbank
According to data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around one in six (18 per cent) of people in Australia live with a disability. This means that out of the total population, approximately 4.4 million Australians have a disability.
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The South Melbourne pickleball facility at the forefront of the game
In 2023, Dylan Ventura Ho co-founded The Jar, Australia’s first indoor pickleball facility, in South Melbourne alongside a group of friends he’d known since high school.
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St Johns celebrates Thanksgiving with a stylish twist
St Johns Southgate transformed into a fashion runway on Sunday, June 15, hosting its annual Thanksgiving Celebration with this year’s bold and joyful theme – the St Johns International Fashion Festival.
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Leaders sleep rough at South Melbourne Market to fight homelessness
Dozens of Victoria’s top executives swapped suits for sleeping bags on June 19 as part of the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, held this year in the car park of South Melbourne Market.
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Cabaret De Paris brings Parisian sparkle to The Palms at Crown
Melbourne’s love affair with Cabaret De Paris continues, with a third show added to its limited run at The Palms at Crown this July due to overwhelming demand.
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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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Lord Mayor cops Deputy’s criticism over advisory group
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