Latest articles by Sean Car
Arrests made after $90,000 supermarket theft spree linked to South Melbourne unit
Victoria Police have charged three people over a spree of supermarket thefts across Melbourne, after a raid on a South Melbourne apartment uncovered an imitation firearm, stolen clothing and a record book allegedly documenting on-sales.
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Local art club brings creativity and connection to Southbank
A new community art group has taken shape in Southbank, bringing locals together through creativity, conversation and connection.
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Southbank bookshop hosts local conversation on body image
Mary Martin Bookshop at Southgate will play host to an important community discussion on body image this September, as Australian author Chi Chi Wang brings her story and message of self-acceptance to Southbank.
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Arts Centre Melbourne expansion hits major milestone with underground works complete
A major step forward has been reached in the $1.7 billion transformation of Melbourne’s Arts Precinct, with excavation works behind Arts Centre Melbourne’s iconic Theatres Building now complete.
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Birrarung Riverfest returns with biggest program yet
One of Melbourne’s most loved eco-festivals is set to make a splash this spring, with the Birrarung Riverfest returning for its third and biggest year yet.
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Owners seize back control at The Sentinel amid management dispute
Owners at The Sentinel residential tower in Southbank have voted to remove its former owners’ corporation committee, in a decisive move to regain control over building management following months of unrest.
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Mural with meaning: veteran artist brings Southbank to life
In the corner gallery space of the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM) at 312 St Kilda Rd, a vibrant mural is quietly capturing the heart of Southbank – both in its sweeping depiction of place and the deeper message behind its paint.
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Wine, waste and mushrooms: a Fishermans Bend innovator turns sustainability into action
In a pocket of Port Melbourne’s industrial Fishermans Bend, a bold experiment in urban sustainability is taking shape – not in the vineyards or market gardens, but inside a pair of shipping containers.
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Southbank author explores reinvention and resilience in new novel
Southbank resident and author Cedric Saldanha has returned with his second novel, The Remaking of Professor Bobbins – a contemporary fiction work that explores late-life reinvention, ageing, domestic violence and economic inequality, wrapped in wit and emotional depth.
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Arbory Afloat unveils vibrant Rio de Janeiro theme for 10th season
Melbourne’s beloved floating bar and restaurant, Arbory Afloat, is set to make a dazzling return to the Yarra River (Birrarung) for its 10th season on August 29 – this time chanelling the pulsating energy, colours and rhythms of Rio de Janeiro.
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Vinnies opens new op-shop in the heart of South Melbourne
Southbank and South Melbourne locals can now enjoy a new destination for affordable fashion and homewares, with Vinnies officially opening its doors on Coventry St on July 23.
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Permit extended, but future still uncertain for STH BNK site
The developer behind Melbourne’s most ambitious skyscraper project has bought itself more time, after securing a two-year extension to the planning permit for its troubled STH BNK by Beulah development in Southbank.
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Seventeen arrested in Southbank carpark crime crackdown
Victoria Police has arrested 17 people during a targeted operation to stamp out vehicle-related crime in Southbank’s multi-level carparks.
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Southbank’s last prime site sees $80M presale success with launch of “Sento”
A bold new residential tower, Sento, has officially launched on one of the last remaining development sites in Southbank, recording more than $80 million in presales and signalling renewed confidence in Melbourne’s off-the-plan apartment market.
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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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