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Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station

April 10th, 2025 - Sean Car

South Melbourne police officers are a step closer to having a new state-of-the-art station with construction now under way.

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Council divided over cat crackdown

April 9th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne will implement a cat curfew between dusk and dawn and enforce mandatory desexing, despite the proposal being met with strong opposition from several councillors and experts.

Crime rates increase in Southbank

April 9th, 2025 - Ricky Sproule

Total criminal incidents in Southbank were 22 per cent higher in 2024 than the average of the previous nine years, according to data released by Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (CSAV) in March.

Free community picnic for Southbank

March 5th, 2025 - David Allen

Southbank residents are being encouraged to spend an afternoon on the green at Boyd Community Hub on March 29.

Sunday Market relocates to Southbank Promenade

March 5th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

After more than 20 years positioned around the Arts Centre, Southbank’s Sunday Market, which last year relocated to Southgate, will now be situated along the scenic Southbank Promenade.

Top Australian universities are pushing back on a government cap on international students

February 28th, 2025 - Southbank News

On August 27, 2024, the Australian Government announced a cap called the National Planning Level (NPL) to put limits on the growth of international student programs. The NPL will be implemented from January 1, 2025, and will be reviewed each year.

Bike and scooter registration and engraving comes to Southbank

February 5th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

A bike and scooter registration and engraving event will be held this February in Southbank to help combat bike theft.

2024 Melbourne Awards honour local trailblazers

December 4th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

The 2024 Melbourne Awards, held on November 9, celebrated prominent figures from the city, presenting them with Melbourne’s highest honour in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the community.

Victoria’s Disability Sport and Recreation Festival cancelled

December 4th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

This year’s Victoria’s Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) Festival has been cancelled due to safety concerns.

Food and Wine Festival returns to Southbank’s doorstep

December 4th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returns for another year, with homegrown and international chefs bringing ten days’ worth of culinary bliss to the city.

New Year’s Eve to dazzle in Southbank

December 4th, 2024 - Southbank News

Glittering light shows, rooftop laser displays and revellers in their sequinned best will take over the City of Melbourne as it steps into the New Year in sparkling style.

Southbank’s secret military library

November 6th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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.

Southbank Neighbourhood Watch officially launched

November 6th, 2024 - Faith Bugeja

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.

Fun for all ages at Festival at Boyd

November 6th, 2024 - Faith Bugeja

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.

Australia’s oldest Chinese temple secures grant for revival following fire

October 9th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

Australia's oldest continuously operating Chinese temple, the heritage listed See Yup Temple on Raglan St in South Melbourne, has been awarded a $60,000 grant by the state government.

Southbank Neighbourhood Watch to launch at BBQ in the park

October 9th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

The City of Melbourne’s very first Neighbourhood Watch group will be launched this October in Southbank.

“A little world of health and wellness”: The Brace Shop opens in Port Melbourne

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

After operating his family business out of Abbotsford for 35 years, Erez Baron has brought Melbourne’s best sports and medical goods retail service to Port Melbourne, right on Southbank’s doorstep.

Southbank set to welcome the Second Line Street Party of the Jazz Festival

October 8th, 2024 - Léa Carré

The Second Line Street Party will set the tone for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, which runs from October 18 to 27. Now in its 27th year, the festival will feature more than 400 artists from 12 countries, performing in 109 events across 34 venues.