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Unearthed: Australian Heritage Festival shines light on hidden histories

May 7th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

South Wharf’s Polly Woodside is at the centre of Victoria’s largest heritage celebration with the return of the Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) in May.

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Fishermans Bend funding plan a step closer

May 7th, 2025 - Sean Car

The proposed development contributions plan for Fishermans Bend has been supported by a key government advisory committee, marking a major step for the future of community infrastructure in the urban renewal zone.

Reducing our food waste in Southbank

May 7th, 2025 - Maria Tarrant

As we as a community consider ways to reduce our environmental footprint and associated environmental damage, we may want to take a closer look at food waste. The 2021 National Food Waste Strategy Feasibility Study reported:

Metro Tunnel prepared for any scenario ahead of 2025 opening

May 7th, 2025 - Metro Tunnel

Emergency services staff have descended into the Metro Tunnel to get to know the new stations and practice response procedures in case of any future emergencies.

The lessons for all from the Miles and Dodds pocket park

May 7th, 2025 - David Hamilton

Southbankers will be aware that the City of Melbourne decided to return for a third round of consultation about its proposal to refurbish and expand the pocket park at the Miles and Dodds Street Reserve.

Pedestrian bridge to receive a facelift

May 7th, 2025 - Southbank News

The Southbank Pedestrian Bridge will close for two weeks in June for major maintenance works.

“Rough on Rats” in Southbank

May 7th, 2025 - Robin Grow

The combination of a river location servicing numerous ships (many from Europe), large warehouses, and heavily used drains meant that the area now known as Southbank was a haven for rats in the 19th century.

Our federal election is over

May 7th, 2025 - Pastor James Winderlich

By the time this article is published Australia’s political landscape is changed, albeit by degrees. Who governs us? How will they govern? Will much change?

Council continues to labour on Southbank Promenade

May 7th, 2025 - Tony Penna

It is disappointing that once again the Southbank Residents’ Association (SRA) needs to be reminding the City of Melbourne of past promises.

New signing service now open at Victorian Pride Centre

April 30th, 2025 - Yihan Ai

A new Justice of the Peace document signing centre (DSC) at the Victorian Pride Centre (VPC) is now serving the community, having recently opened in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Midsumma’s Pride March.

Green spaces, climate and Gaza dominate Southbank’s feisty Macnamara candidate meet

April 17th, 2025 - David Allen

Southbank locals have raised green spaces, climate change-induced urban heating, housing and public spaces as key issues at a meet the candidates forum for the federal seat of Macnamara.

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.

Council to have another go at expanded Miles St park proposal

April 9th, 2025 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne will revise its designs as well as its approach to community consultation for a proposal to expand the Miles and Dodds Reserve in Southbank after receiving a disappointing response to its first effort.

Could the vacant Esso House site be turned into temporary community space?

April 9th, 2025 - Alexandra Randall

With the former Esso House site on Riverside Quay in Southbank now sitting empty, questions are now being asked as to whether it could offer temporary community space should development plans continue to be delayed.

Behind the curtain of Arts Centre Melbourne

April 9th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

Last month, Southbank News ventured beneath the lawns of Arts Centre Melbourne to uncover the wonders of its extraordinary Collection Store.

Our three-year ritual … here we are again: another Federal election

April 9th, 2025 - Trisha Avery

We would like to remind you all, dear readers, that as a community group Southbank3006 is apolitical.

Council to form People’s Panel to boost its 2050 vision

April 9th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

To shape the strategic plan for Melbourne over the next 25 years, the City of Melbourne has announced the formation of a People’s Panel, which will be held alongside its 2050 Summit to help make its vision for the city’s future.

Yarra River Business Association ushers in a new generation

April 9th, 2025 - Sean Car

Tim Bracher, the man who has led the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) for a remarkable 26 years as its executive officer, has called time on an incredible journey and, in doing so, hands over the reins to the highly regarded Elizabeth Joldeski.