Arts & Culture
MSO brings Harry Potter magic to South Wharf
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will bring the magic of Hogwarts to South Wharf next year with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert at The Plenary.
Latest
Stolen Generations Marker set to proceed after council approval
A long-awaited marker dedicated to the Stolen Generations is set to be realised in Melbourne’s Alexandra Gardens after receiving approval from a majority of City of Melbourne councillors.
Read More
South Melbourne bathhouse on brink as heritage delays threaten $5m project
A $5 million bathhouse development in South Melbourne is on the brink of collapse, with its owner warning that ongoing heritage permit delays have left the project’s future hanging by a thread.
Read More
Strata reforms criticised as “tinkering around the edges”
Long-awaited reforms to Victoria’s owners’ corporation laws have been criticised by strata advocates as lacking the structural change needed to fix major problems in the state’s growing apartment sector.
Read More
Soho reopens after arson attack with focus on future
Long-standing Southbank venue Soho Restaurant and Bar has reopened its doors, marking a welcome return for one of Riverside Quay’s established dining and nightlife destinations after a difficult two-month closure.
Read More
Bangarra brings powerful new program to Arts Centre Melbourne
Bangarra Dance Theatre will bring its latest touring program Sheltering to Arts Centre Melbourne this June, presenting three works that honour the company’s past while looking to the future of First Nations storytelling.
Read More
Paul Capsis and Adam Noviello join forces in haunting new Malthouse cabaret
Two acclaimed Australian performers, Paul Capsis and Adam Noviello, will join forces in House of Rot, a brand-new theatrical song cycle coming to Malthouse Theatre for a strictly limited season.
Read More
Italian Serenatas brings Baroque drama to Melbourne Recital Centre
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will take audiences on a dramatic journey through Baroque Italy this June, joined by celebrated Italian baritone Renato Dolcini for Italian Serenatas.
Read More
Boys arrested following police officer attack
An off-duty police officer was allegedly violently attacked by three youths he didn’t know while walking down Whiteman St late on Friday, May 29.
Read More
“Groundbreaking” talkback call sees hunger hit the mainstream
A talkback caller to ABC Melbourne kicked off a food drive at the Southbank-based broadcaster when he said he hadn’t eaten for days recently. Charities say the need for food aid across Melbourne, particularly in suburbs like Southbank, is acute.
Read More
Food from home: Southbank’s hidden Armenian bakery
Admiration for his wife’s family’s lovingly prepared food inspired Nawid Fayazi to suggest they start what they believe is Australia’s first Armenian bakery, tucked away on Moray St in Southbank.
Read More
Cladding program puts apartment fire safety in spotlight
Victoria’s combustible cladding rectification program has prompted fresh scrutiny of fire safety systems in apartment buildings, with a new survey identifying gaps in documentation, maintenance records and owner understanding.
Read More
Southgate’s sights and sounds
Even as winter approaches entertaining street performers continue to charm our Southbank neighbourhood.
Read More
Winter-ready at SSG
At most community gardens, winter is a time to reflect on the summer and autumn harvests and plan for spring. This involves assessing and preparing the garden beds for the next season.
Read More
Gardens medicine hits the spot
A monthly “Walk with a Doc” in the Royal Botanical Gardens with Southbank’s Dr Edna Correal Granados has been building in popularity and racking up benefits for participants over the 11 months it has been running.
Read More
Kings Way undercroft park clears another hurdle
The City of Melbourne has formally backed a planning permit application for its long-awaited Kings Way undercroft park, marking another significant step towards the Southbank project being realised.
Read More
A neighbourhood for people: Why Southbank’s streets need an urgent rethink
Southbank has transformed dramatically over the past two decades. Once an industrial fringe of the CBD, it is now one of Australia’s most densely populated urban neighbourhoods – home to thousands of residents, workers, students and visitors.
Read More
Southbank residents deserve better protection from car crime
For many Southbank residents, their cars are used less frequently than the state average due to the proximity of the central business district. They should be able to leave their vehicles at home with confidence. Increasingly, they cannot.
Read More
Most hated building in Melbourne: Princes Gate Towers
On the edge of the city (above Princes Gate railway station) stood the Princes Gate towers, commonly referred to as the Gas and Fuel building after its major tenant.
Read More
More than just rubbish
If you spend any time walking around Southbank, you’ve probably noticed it yourself. Overflowing rubbish bins have become an increasingly common sight across parts of our neighbourhood.
Read More
Calls for Southbank Promenade upgrades falling on “deaf ears”
Labor pledges $1.5 million for a new pocket park outside ACCA
Download the Latest Edition