Politics

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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreCollaboration 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.
Read MoreNick 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read More“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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreTeam 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.
Read MoreWhat’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.
Read MoreCouncil 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.
Read MoreShadow 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.
Read MoreTeam 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.
Read MoreJamal 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.
Read MoreYour candidates for the Montague Ward of Port Phillip
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.
Read MoreSouthbanker Jannine Pattison joins Nick Reece’s team to “Get Good Done”
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.
Read MoreThe Southbanker looking to shake up the City of Melbourne through innovation
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.
Read MoreArron Wood pledges $15m Intercultural Museum for Melbourne
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.
Read MoreNick Reece reveals plan to make Melbourne the “Garden City”
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.
Read MoreDodds Street Linear Park: a new green space for Southbank
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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“We are not traditional politicians”: Elvis Martin’s bid for the City of Melbourne
