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Prahran by-election: Greens, Liberals, and independents battle for key seat

February 5th, 2025 - Georgie Atkins

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 

February 5th, 2025 - Jon Fleetwood

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

December 11th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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

December 4th, 2024 - David Allen

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

December 4th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

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

December 4th, 2024 - Marcus Pearl

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

November 6th, 2024 - Sean Car

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

November 6th, 2024 - Sean Car

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

October 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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?

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

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”

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

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

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

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

October 9th, 2024 - Georgie Atkins

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

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

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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Your candidates for the Montague Ward of Port Phillip

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

The ever-evolving Montague Precinct is now at the centre of its very own City of Port Phillip council ward following reforms to the Local Government Act 2020, and Southbank News brings you the five candidates contesting the new seat.  

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Southbanker Jannine Pattison joins Nick Reece’s team to “Get Good Done”

October 9th, 2024 - Sean Car

Founding member of local residents’ group Southbank3006 Jannine Pattison has joined incumbent Lord Mayor Nick Reece’s team contesting this year’s City of Melbourne elections.

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The Southbanker looking to shake up the City of Melbourne through innovation

October 9th, 2024 - Jon Fleetwood

At only 29, Aishwarya Kansakar has made her mark within the Australian tech industry and she is now looking do the same at Town Hall having nominated as a councillor candidate in October’s local government elections.

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Arron Wood pledges $15m Intercultural Museum for Melbourne

October 9th, 2024 - Nicolas Thurn-Valsassina

Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood and running mate Erin Deering have committed $15 million to build a world-class interactive museum in the City of Melbourne if elected this month.

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Nick Reece reveals plan to make Melbourne the “Garden City”

September 23rd, 2024 - Sean Car

A re-elected Lord Mayor Nick Reece would construct 28 new parks across the city, with a new undercroft park in Southbank underneath the West Gate Bridge among the new initiatives proposed.

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Dodds Street Linear Park: a new green space for Southbank

September 4th, 2024 - Jamal Hakim

Southbank has a fabulous green addition to its streets with the Dodds Street Linear Park. This project brings much-needed green space to our urban neighbourhood and enhances the liveability of Southbank.

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Councillor second term report card

Councillor second term report card

October 10th, 2018 - Southbank News
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