Politics

Arron Wood to axe Greenline if elected Lord Mayor
The upcoming City of Melbourne elections have been turned into somewhat of a referendum on Greenline, with Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood pledging to scrap the project if elected in October.
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City of Melbourne elections: where things are at
We’ve learned plenty more during this past month about the makeup of the field competing for Melbourne Town Hall at October’s City of Melbourne elections. Here’s a snapshot …
Read MoreRenewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of Arron Wood’s reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
Read MoreCr Jamal Hakim pushing to make history in Melbourne
Lord Mayoral candidate and Docklands resident Cr Jamal Hakim is hoping to make history by having the first Greek-Australian Deputy Lord Mayor, and the first Aboriginal councillor elected to the City of Melbourne.
Read MoreGreens reveal housing policy for the City of Melbourne
The Greens are pushing for an “abundance of affordable homes” in the City of Melbourne as the central policy initiative of its election campaign for Town Hall.
Read More“We are not traditional politicians”: Elvis Martin’s bid for the City of Melbourne
Social equality and community service advocate and Southbank resident Elvis Martin has launched his campaign to become a City of Melbourne councillor with the endorsement of former Lord Mayor Sally Capp.
Read MoreJamal Hakim to run for Lord Mayor
A “democratic, welcoming and flourishing city” is the vision Cr Jamal Hakim is striving for after announcing his candidacy for Lord Mayor ahead of the City of Melbourne elections in October.
Read MoreBenson Saulo to contest Macnamara for the Liberal Party
Benson Saulo, an Indigenous man whose career has spanned international finance to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, has been revealed as the Liberal Party’s candidate for the federal seat of Macnamara.
Read MoreLocals to fight “sex-on-premises” venue on City Rd at VCAT
The City of Port Phillip’s recent approval of an “adult lifestyle meeting place” on City Rd opposite the Montague Precinct will be challenged by locals in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
Read MoreSome Southbankers “fed-up” with new parking changes
Following the implementation of the City of Melbourne’s new parking policy in Southbank earlier this year, some residents and business owners are calling for the council to backtrack on its decision.
Read MoreIt’s time to move on, time to look to the future
After eight rewarding years as your local councillor at the City of Port Phillip, it is time for me to step aside and pass the baton to a new generation of councillors.
Read MoreSally Capp: one last chat as Lord Mayor of Melbourne
In her final days as Lord Mayor, Sally Capp caught up with Southbank News one last time to reflect on her “extraordinary” journey leading the City of Melbourne through the most challenging period in its history.
Read MorePort Phillip adopts “future proof” budget
The City of Port Phillip has approved its final budget and year four council plan ahead of the 2024-25 financial year as it aims to reduce the burden of the cost-of-living crisis on its ratepayers.
Read MoreCouncil put on notice by the “Penna bear” as more of the open space picture revealed
As reported in the May edition of Southbank News, the City of Melbourne is proposing a new 1.2-hectare expansion of Normanby Road Reserve, while long-mooted plans for a decking over Citylink appear to be dead and buried. Here is what we know about the future of open space in Southbank …
Read MoreFunding plan for Greenline completed as construction gets under way
The City of Melbourne has finalised an all-important plan for funding its $315 million “city-shaping” Greenline project as Lord Mayor Sally Capp helped mark the beginning of construction at Birrarung Marr on May 23.
Read MoreGreening Southbank: seeding community pride and ownership
In the lively streets of Venice, community gardens bloom with more than just flowers; they blossom with pride and a palpable sense of ownership among the residents who tend them.
Read MorePush mounts for upgrade of “eyesore” red stairs
The Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) is hoping funding can be found to either remove or revamp the Queensbridge Square’s “eyesore” red stairs ahead of the City of Melbourne’s May budget.
Read MoreGreens preselect candidates for new Montague and Port Melbourne wards
The Greens have announced the preselection of further candidates ahead of October’s City of Port Phillip local government elections, including for the new local Montague and Port Melbourne wards.
Read MoreSally Capp bows out on her terms
Sally Capp, the Lord Mayor who brought a new lease of life, energy, and dynamism to the role at a time when it was needed more than ever, ended weeks of speculation on March 28, announcing she would be resigning come the end of June.
Read MoreGreens preselect first Melbourne and Port Phillip councillor candidates
The Greens have preselected current councillor and Carlton resident Dr Olivia Ball as its lead candidate ahead of the City of Melbourne elections in October, with West Melbourne resident Karl Hessian revealed as its second candidate on the ballot.
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