Latest articles by Sean Car
How Jac Semmler is reimagining the future of Melbourne’s gardens
In the middle of the city, beside concrete, traffic and a car park, a different vision for Melbourne is quietly taking root.
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NGV exhibition spotlights next generation of First Nations artists
A new exhibition opening this month at the NGV’s Ian Potter Centre at Fed Square will showcase the work of eight emerging First Nations artists from across Australia, each paired with an established mentor as part of a national program designed to support the next generation of creative talent.
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Mermaids make waves for ocean conservation in Port Phillip Bay
Families gathered along the sand at Port Melbourne’s Lagoon Pier recently for an unusual sight: two shimmering mermaids emerging from the waters of Port Phillip Bay, delivering a powerful message about protecting the ocean.
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Council to scrap design competition in favour of fast-tracked Red Stairs renewal
The City of Melbourne is set to abandon its much-publicised design competition for the Red Stairs at Queensbridge Square, opting instead for an internally delivered renewal aimed at addressing safety and maintenance concerns more quickly.
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Crown unveils $200m Riverwalk overhaul as council promenade plans stall
Crown Melbourne has announced a sweeping $200 million redevelopment of its Southbank precinct, including a major revitalisation of its Riverwalk, in what it describes as the biggest transformation of the complex in almost 30 years.
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A new build-to-rent community opens in Southbank, including affordable homes for eligible renters
As renting in Melbourne becomes increasingly competitive, Indi Southbank offers a fresh, resident-centred way to rent – combining long-term rental security, thoughtfully-designed apartments, resort-style amenity and an experience built entirely around residents from day one.
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Southgate set for management change as ESR exits precinct
The management of Southgate Melbourne will change hands at the end of February, with ESR Australia & New Zealand confirming it will conclude its role at the iconic Southbank precinct on February 28.
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Council scraps Red Stairs design competition as Southbank works shift again
A suite of long-anticipated public-realm upgrades across Southbank appears set for another reset in 2026, with the City of Melbourne quietly shelving its much-debated Red Stairs design competition and signalling renewed focus on unfinished sections of Southbank Promenade.
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“A real opportunity”: what the proposed sale of Victoria Barracks could mean for Southbank
The federal government’s release of its Defence Estate Audit has placed Melbourne’s Victoria Barracks firmly in the spotlight, identifying the historic Southbank site as part of a proposed divestment of more than 60 Defence properties nationwide.
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Questions linger over Fishermans Bend data centre approval
The state government’s recent approval of a major new data centre at Fishermans Bend has sharpened local debate about how rapidly expanding AI infrastructure is being assessed, and whether existing planning processes are equipped to deal with its long-term environmental and land-use implications.
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MSO revives beloved free concert tradition at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
For the first time in 13 years, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will present a full week of free concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, marking a major return of one of Melbourne’s most popular summer traditions.
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Fire crews extinguish major bus blaze on Power St
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) has brought a dramatic bus fire under control in Southbank this evening after a diesel commuter bus erupted into flames on Power St, just up from the CityLink off-ramp and directly beside the Melbourne Square precinct.
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State approves nearly 500 new apartments across Southbank and Docklands
Two major apartment towers in Southbank and Docklands’ Yarra’s Edge precinct have been approved by the state government, paving the way for almost 500 new homes in two of Melbourne’s fastest-growing inner-city neighbourhoods.
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Mystik River Gallery unveils Dharshi de Silva’s Return to Eden
Mystik River Gallery in Southbank has opened its latest exhibition, Return to Eden, a contemplative solo showcase by Sri Lankan–Australian contemporary artist Dharshi de Silva.
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Southbank man charged as AFP dismantles multimillion-dollar money-laundering syndicate
A Southbank man is among four people charged as part of an Australian Federal Police investigation that has dismantled a sophisticated money-laundering syndicate suspected of washing tens of millions of dollars in criminal proceeds.
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Port Phillip and Melbourne join statewide council response to Bondi massacre, condemning antisemitism
Local governments across Victoria have united in an extraordinary show of solidarity following the horrific mass shooting at Bondi Beach, with the Cities of Port Phillip and Melbourne among the first to sign a joint statement condemning antisemitism and supporting Australia’s Jewish communities.
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Melbourne’s newest museum opens with blockbuster DIVA exhibition at Arts Centre Melbourne
Melbourne has a brand-new museum – and it has launched in spectacular fashion.
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Consultation opens on major Normanby Road Reserve expansion
The City of Melbourne has opened community consultation on the future expansion of Normanby Road Reserve in Southbank, launching a six-week engagement program that could shape one of the most significant new parks ever delivered in Australia’s most densely populated suburb.
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Your Southbank leasing specialists
Ray White Southbank has bolstered its leasing services with the appointment of business development managers Rhys Brown and Eva Christodoulou.
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City of Melbourne secures state grant for new Southbank Library
The City of Melbourne has received a $550,000 state government grant to help deliver the new Southbank Library at Boyd Village, marking the next major step in the transformation of the community hub alongside the recently completed Indi Southbank development.
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