Politics
Miles and Dodds upgrade raises questions about the City of Melbourne’s approach to greening Southbank
After three rounds of community consultation, the City of Melbourne has approved the expansion of Southbank’s Miles and Dodds Street Reserve, despite a divided community response.
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City of Melbourne accused of weak City Rd advocacy efforts
The City of Melbourne has come under scrutiny for its “flimsy” approach to advocacy for the City Road Master Plan, which according to some locals, has set a “dangerous” precedent.
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Josh Burns safely returned in Macnamara
Incumbent Labor MP for Macnamara Josh Burns has been returned to the federal seat representing Southbank for a third consecutive term after recording a near three per cent swing in his favour.
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Green spaces, climate and Gaza dominate Southbank’s feisty Macnamara candidate meet
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.
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Council continues to monitor parking changes in Southbank Village
The City of Melbourne says it will continue to investigate further changes to new parking arrangements in Southbank Village following several rounds of community consultation.
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Southbank Village has a new local member
The Liberals claimed victory in the Prahran by-election on February 8, with South Yarra resident and long-time Liberal Party member Rachel Westaway claiming the seat.
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Prahran by-election: Greens, Liberals, and independents battle for key seat
With early voting under way for the Prahran District by-election, Southbank News brings you the latest on the 11 candidates vying for the seat.
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Meet your Macnamara candidates for the 2025 Federal Election
With the federal election to be held before May 17, the campaigns of the candidates vying for the seat of Macnamara are now heating up.
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“A massive win for Southbank”: Kings Way northern undercroft funding secured
The federal government has announced a fresh round of funding that will bring the City of Melbourne’s vision for a renewed northern undercroft on City Rd in Southbank to life.
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Collaboration and Fishermans Bend priorities for Montague’s new councillor
Community collaboration and the pursuit of funding commitments for urban renewal in Fishermans Bend will be front and centre for Montague Ward’s newly elected councillor Alex Makin.
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Nick Reece sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor
In what was a tight race for Town Hall amid one of the most stacked and competitive fields in recent memory, incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece has emerged successful and was sworn in as Melbourne’s Lord Mayor on November 19.
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A fresh start for Port Phillip Council
The 2024 City of Port Phillip election has delivered results that signal a significant shift in the council’s political landscape under the new single-member ward system. Voters have made their voices heard, calling for change, and the outcomes reflect this.
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“Good government – that’s winning”: John Pesutto’s mission to be the next Premier
It might sound like a lofty goal amid the ongoing uncertainty gripping the state’s Liberal opposition, but Victoria’s current alternative for Premier John Pesutto knows “good government” is the only way forward.
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“An extraordinary councillor”: Rohan Leppert calls time at the City of Melbourne
Few figures are respected and admired right across the political spectrum, but outgoing Greens councillor Rohan Leppert leaves behind one such legacy at the City of Melbourne after 12 years of dedicated community service.
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Team Wood announces $3 million Hotels for Homeless plan
Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood is set to provide $3 million to establish Hotels for Homeless; a program aimed at offering crisis accommodation to those sleeping rough in Melbourne.
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What’s the true cost of the council’s Southbank public art commissions?
The short answer is nowhere near the $22 million price tag reported by The Age last month; however, the City of Melbourne has left much to be desired in terms of how it has communicated its public art project for Southbank to date.
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Council candidate Elvis Martin calls for “a holistic approach to wellbeing”
Southbank resident and councillor candidate in this year’s City of Melbourne elections Elvis Martin has announced his plans for a city-wide initiative aimed at reducing loneliness and supporting community cohesion.
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Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor visits Southbank
Southbank received a visit from the Australian Federal Opposition Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor last month, who participated in a Small Business Roundtable hosted by the Liberal Party’s new candidate for Macnamara Benson Saulo.
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Team Wood’s plan to transform Southbank Promenade
Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood wants to revitalise Southbank Promenade as part of a $28 million High Street Upgrade program, which will support hundreds of local businesses.
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Jamal Hakim reveals bold economic plan for Melbourne
Lord Mayoral candidate Jamal Hakim has announced a $150 million policy seeking to establish “Experience Improvement Districts” (XIDs) in Melbourne based on similar models adopted in cities like London and New York.
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Greens candidate imminent
Push to convert Southbank parking into open space
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