Latest articles by Sean Car
Tarzan swings into Melbourne with full cast announced at South Wharf launch
Southbank locals got an early glimpse of jungle adventure when the newly announced cast of Tarzan – The Stage Musical gathered at South Wharf for a photo alongside the historic Polly Woodside ship.
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A farewell to Pure South – and a reckoning for Southgate
For more than two decades, Pure South Dining has been many things to many people. A destination for special occasions. A riverfront haven showcasing Tasmania’s finest produce. A training ground for young hospitality professionals. A restaurant that, simply put, made Melbourne proud.
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Council orders internal audit over City Rd advocacy complaint
The City of Melbourne will conduct an internal audit following a formal complaint from the Southbank Residents’ Association president Tony Penna, who accused the council of failing to follow a binding resolution regarding City Road Master Plan advocacy.
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Victorian Government launches expert panel to review owners’ corporation laws
The Victorian Government has launched a long-awaited review of owners’ corporation laws, appointing an expert panel to examine concerns raised by the growing number of Victorians living in apartment and strata settings.
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Leaders sleep rough at South Melbourne Market to fight homelessness
Dozens of Victoria’s top executives swapped suits for sleeping bags on June 19 as part of the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, held this year in the car park of South Melbourne Market.
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Bigger and better library coming to Southbank in major community win
Southbank is finally getting the library it deserves, with the City of Melbourne committing more than $5.3 million in its draft 2025–26 budget to deliver a larger, modernised facility within the Boyd precinct.
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Melcorp Luxe unveiled to meet growing demand for premium rentals
Melbourne-based real estate agency Melcorp has launched a new sub-brand, Melcorp Luxe, aimed at bridging a clear and growing gap in the city’s rental market: tailored leasing solutions for premium properties and discerning corporate renters.
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Queensbridge Building tops out as Southbank’s transformation gathers pace
A new landmark has officially joined the Southbank skyline, with developer Time & Place announcing the topping out of its 65-storey Queensbridge Building – a major milestone for the inner-city residential tower set for completion by the end of 2025.
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Flavours of Japan returns to South Melbourne Market
South Melbourne Market will celebrate the flavours and traditions of Japan this June with the return of its latest Foodie Affair event, running across six dates from June 4 to 14.
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South African Soldiers Memorial returns to revitalised ANZAC Station precinct
One of Victoria’s oldest war monuments has been restored to its rightful place, with the South African Soldiers Memorial officially rededicated at a civic ceremony in South Melbourne on May 25.
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Speed cut near notorious Montague Street Bridge in bid to improve safety
Drivers approaching South Melbourne’s infamous Montague Street Bridge will soon need to slow down, with the state government announcing a reduced speed limit in a renewed effort to prevent vehicles from striking the low-clearance overpass.
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Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue
A controversial plan to open a swingers’ club in South Melbourne has been upheld by the state’s planning tribunal, with VCAT ruling in favour of the City of Port Phillip’s decision to grant a permit for the venue.
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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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Veterans’ arts group slams government over inaction at 310 St Kilda Rd
Despite emerging victorious from its landslide election win on May 3, the Albanese Labor Government continues to face backlash from the veterans’ community for its “failure” to act on the former Repatriation Clinic at Victoria Barracks.
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Miles St Reserve proposal to return to council in June
Revised plans to expand the Miles and Dodds Street Reserve in Southbank are expected to return to the City of Melbourne for a final decision in June, but further concerns have been raised with the council’s latest round of consultation.
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Fishermans Bend funding plan a step closer
The proposed development contributions plan for Fishermans Bend has been supported by a key government advisory committee, marking a major step for the future of community infrastructure in the urban renewal zone.
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Construction under way on new South Melbourne Police Station
South Melbourne police officers are a step closer to having a new state-of-the-art station with construction now under way.
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Council to have another go at expanded Miles St park proposal
The City of Melbourne will revise its designs as well as its approach to community consultation for a proposal to expand the Miles and Dodds Reserve in Southbank after receiving a disappointing response to its first effort.
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Yarra River Business Association ushers in a new generation
Tim Bracher, the man who has led the Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) for a remarkable 26 years as its executive officer, has called time on an incredible journey and, in doing so, hands over the reins to the highly regarded Elizabeth Joldeski.
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PDG lodges plans for Crown’s former Southbank site
The future of one of Southbank’s most prominent sites looks bright with developer PDG submitting plans to the state government for a 67-storey tower at 1 Queensbridge St.
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