Planning
“Federation Square of the South”: council backs tower but pushes harder for Queensbridge Square
The City of Melbourne has thrown its support behind PDG’s long-awaited redevelopment of the former Queensbridge Hotel site, in a major step forward for one of Southbank’s most prominent dormant sites.
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STH BNK site heads to market in major blow for Beulah’s stalled Southbank supertower
The long-expected move to take Beulah’s stalled STH BNK by Beulah site to market has now been confirmed, marking another major turn in the troubled saga of what was once pitched as Australia’s tallest building.
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Packed meeting lays bare community hopes for Defence sites as council backs school and open space vision
A standing-room-only community meeting at Yarra’s Edge on April 28 has laid bare the scale of public interest in the future of Melbourne’s surplus Defence sites, especially Victoria Barracks in Southbank, as the City of Melbourne moves to formally back a school, open space and heritage-led vision for the landmark precinct.
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Designs endorsed for Kings Way undercroft park as long-awaited Southbank project takes shape
Long-discussed plans to transform the neglected space beneath Kings Way in Southbank into a major new recreation and community hub have taken a significant step forward.
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Queens Rd tower approved as ALTA pushes adaptive re-use project by Albert Park Lake
A new residential tower has been approved for Queens Rd, with Melbourne developer ALTA Property securing a planning permit for a $200 million adaptive re-use project at 10 Queens Rd.
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New $800 million tower unveiled for Melbourne Square precinct
A major new residential tower has been unveiled for Southbank, with developer OSK Property announcing Aura as the next phase of the $3.5 billion Melbourne Square precinct.
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Early works begin at long-dormant One Queensbridge site in Southbank
Early works have begun at developer PDG’s long-awaited One Queensbridge development in Southbank, marking the first visible movement on one of Melbourne’s most prominent dormant riverfront sites in well over a decade.
Read MorePurchasers left waiting as questions grow over deposits tied to stalled STH BNK project
Concerns are mounting among apartment buyers at the stalled STH BNK by Beulah development in Southbank, with at least one purchaser questioning how long deposits can remain tied up while construction on the landmark project remains uncertain.
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Southgate Avenue to get new crossing
The City of Melbourne says work to fix a local pedestrian crossing that is unsafe for people with mobility issues will start within months and further streetscape upgrades may be on the horizon.
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Inner-city residents impatient for change on strata issues
A range of organisations representing inner-city residents say radical reform on strata management is urgently needed. An expert report on the subject and the government’s response to it now overdue.
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Council to scrap design competition in favour of fast-tracked Red Stairs renewal
The City of Melbourne is set to abandon its much-publicised design competition for the Red Stairs at Queensbridge Square, opting instead for an internally delivered renewal aimed at addressing safety and maintenance concerns more quickly.
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Crown unveils $200m Riverwalk overhaul as council promenade plans stall
Crown Melbourne has announced a sweeping $200 million redevelopment of its Southbank precinct, including a major revitalisation of its Riverwalk, in what it describes as the biggest transformation of the complex in almost 30 years.
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A new build-to-rent community opens in Southbank, including affordable homes for eligible renters
As renting in Melbourne becomes increasingly competitive, Indi Southbank offers a fresh, resident-centred way to rent – combining long-term rental security, thoughtfully-designed apartments, resort-style amenity and an experience built entirely around residents from day one.
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Council scraps Red Stairs design competition as Southbank works shift again
A suite of long-anticipated public-realm upgrades across Southbank appears set for another reset in 2026, with the City of Melbourne quietly shelving its much-debated Red Stairs design competition and signalling renewed focus on unfinished sections of Southbank Promenade.
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Glimpse into the planning past reveals lost opportunity for Southbank
Recently released cabinet documents from the Cain and Kirner governments provide a glimpse into the early planning of some of Southbank’s major landmarks and, in the view of one expert, a reminder of “a monumental lost opportunity” for the precinct.
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“A real opportunity”: what the proposed sale of Victoria Barracks could mean for Southbank
The federal government’s release of its Defence Estate Audit has placed Melbourne’s Victoria Barracks firmly in the spotlight, identifying the historic Southbank site as part of a proposed divestment of more than 60 Defence properties nationwide.
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Questions linger over Fishermans Bend data centre approval
The state government’s recent approval of a major new data centre at Fishermans Bend has sharpened local debate about how rapidly expanding AI infrastructure is being assessed, and whether existing planning processes are equipped to deal with its long-term environmental and land-use implications.
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State approves nearly 500 new apartments across Southbank and Docklands
Two major apartment towers in Southbank and Docklands’ Yarra’s Edge precinct have been approved by the state government, paving the way for almost 500 new homes in two of Melbourne’s fastest-growing inner-city neighbourhoods.
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Consultation opens on major Normanby Road Reserve expansion
The City of Melbourne has opened community consultation on the future expansion of Normanby Road Reserve in Southbank, launching a six-week engagement program that could shape one of the most significant new parks ever delivered in Australia’s most densely populated suburb.
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State Theatre to reopen early as $1.7b arts precinct overhaul hits major milestone
Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre will reopen six months ahead of schedule, marking the first major completion in the Victorian Government’s $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project.
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Southbank OCs slow to adopt EV charging infrastructure
Locals lose hope on Sturt St
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