A Story of Glue, Bluestone and Participation: Designing for non-typical stakeholders
Studio MK presented how non-typical stakeholders can be given a voice in the planning of public spaces, exploring opportunities and challenges on the example of two city-shaping projects
Historic Holdens return to their origins
Recently, a group of historic early Holden models from the South Australian FX/FJ Holden Club made the long sojourn to their origins in Fishermans Bend.
Art + Engineering: Unlocking New Forms of Collaboration in Fishermans Bend
Last month, creativity and innovation met in a spirited conversation that explored what happens when artists and engineers collaborate to shape new ways of thinking.
ELIoT Energy and Equoia at the CivVic Labs EnergyTech Challenge Showcase!
Come see ELIoT Energy and Equoia showcase their smart batteries and mobile renewable energy solutions at the CivVic Labs Energy Tech Showcase on 20 November 2025, Melbourne Town Hall — and celebrate the innovators turning ideas into real-world impact.
A Warm Welcome for Our New Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle
Even in our busiest times, what we need most is genuine connection and a moment of self-care. The launch of the Women of Fishermans Bend Social Circle – facilitated by Wellbeing Edge - nurtured connection, inspiration, and support.
Circular Design Collective celebrates impact with an Open Day and series of short films documenting its legacy
The Circular Design Collective, led by FB IDEAs, in collaboration with Gamuda Land Australia, has quietly become one of Melbourne’s most inspiring experiments in creative collaboration and urban renewal. Since opening in January this year, the Collective has supported a diverse group of innovators in residence.
Seeding Momentum through partnership with Victoria Cleantech Cluster
A dynamic partnership between FB IDEAs and the Victorian Cleantech Cluster has supported a series of projects and events designed to accelerate clean technologies and nurture the people behind them. The result - a place where new technologies, industries, and ideas converge to create a more sustainable future.
Announcing AgTech Bootcamp for Fishermans Bend
Building on the interest from our Lunch & Learn session at the FB IDEAs Hub earlier this year, in partnership with Farmers 2 Founders, we are hosting a 1 day bootcamp in February 2026 to explore cross-sector opportunities in agriculture for design, engineering and advanced manufacturing businesses and innovators.
Building a brand that resonates
Starting with the insight: Branding isn’t just a logo — it’s how you create clarity, trust, and traction; Justin Taylor demystified how to strengthen brand foundations, refresh brand perspectives, and build better connections with customers using simple, actionable tools.
Co-designing community resilience in Montague
Last week, members of the FB IDEAs team, and some of the Innovators in Residence at the Circular Design Collective and FB IDEAs Hub joined Gamuda Australia to take part in a community resilience workshop.
Changing the Culture: Insights from the E-Micromobility Trial at Fishermans Bend
Project partners NTRO and Microfleet presented the results of the E-Micromobility Trial at the FB IDEAs Hub. They sparked a vivid discussion on how the results will help to remove roadblocks and inform societal changes towards sustainable transport options.
Creative Connections: How FB IDEAs is supporting Montague’s Transformation
In the heart of Fishermans Bend, the Montague precinct is transforming from an industrial zone into a living experiment in creative city-making. FB IDEAs has initiated a number of creative site activations where art, design and sustainability intersect to shape a connected, creative community in motion.
Rainfall beats: When data hits like music
As part of the ANAT Bespoke Artist Residency in Fishermans Bend, Yandell Walton has been turning more than a century of rainfall records into a sensory experience you can see and hear.
From Fishermans Bend to Fed Square: FB IDEAs Powers the Dance Floor
When Melbourne Fringe audiences step onto Federation Square’s glowing tiles this month, they’ll be dancing on an idea born in Fishermans Bend. Power Move, the city’s first large-scale kinetic dance floor installation, started life inside the Circular Design Collective — nurtured by its space, community, and hands on ethos.
Transport plan for Fishermans Bend released
The Department of Transport and Planning have released an updated Fishermans Bend Integrated Transport Plan to show how the Fishermans Bend transport network is envisaged to evolve over three delivery horizons.
Composting made clever: Worms at Work project to be launched
Come along to Fishermans Bend on Thursday 16 October for the official launch of Worms at Work, a new initiative where urban worm farms are transforming food scraps into nutrient-rich compost – hidden inside specially designed community benches.
Circular Innovation: the next generation of products designed for a circular economy
Hub Member Adam Norris will present his new innovation framework at the FB IDEAs Hub - a great sneak peak for his full pilot Workshop in October. Join us now, or submit an EoI!
Turning Vision Into Power: Social Enterprise Tackles Energy and Procurement Challenges
Last Tuesday Hub members and friends connected over lunch to explore the challenges and rewards of building impact-focused businesses. Victor Nguyen, founder of Upsol Pty Ltd, took us on the journey and discussed why profit really matters in social procurement - not only in the clean energy space.
FB IDEAs Hub welcomes & invites new members!
If you are working are design, engineering or advanced manufacturing and looking for co-working space close to Melbourne CBD, we are accepting new members to join the FB IDEAs community. We offer free* co-working space (* subject to T&Cs), regular events and the chance to be part of a growing start-up ecosystem.
Exhibition opening at Romulus Folio Gallery draws local support
Romulus Folio Gallery celebrated the opening of the latest exhibition ‘Whispers from the Grove’ welcoming Nina Taylor MP for Albert Park and Alex Makin, the City of Port Philip Councillor for the Montague ward to show their support for the arts and creative industries in Fishermans Bend.