Latest articles by Sean Car
High school site confirmed
To no great surprise, the State Government revealed last month that the site of the first new high school in Fishermans Bend will be at Murphy’s Reserve at Williamstown Rd.
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A school day to remember
The sun was shining and the students all smiling as the new South Melbourne Primary School in Southbank threw open its doors for its first ever community open day last month.
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Locals meet new principal
Two information sessions last month provided local families the opportunity to meet the new principal of the second new primary school to open in our area in as many years.
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Bella gets back on its feet
Following an unfortunate flooding incident that forced 161 residents and hotel guests to evacuate Bella Apartments on May 27, the building’s manager said he was incredibly proud of how his team had handled the crisis.
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Sturt St heads to VCAT
Architect turned developer Rothelowman is taking its application for a 19-storey mixed-use development for 153 Sturt St to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) next month.
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The suburb of Montague
City of Port Phillip Cr Marcus Pearl will move a motion this month to officially make Montague its own standalone suburb.
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Lord Mayor of Southbank
Sally Capp has been provisionally declared Melbourne’s new Lord Mayor.
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An artistic transformation for the ages
Southbank’s magnificent Arts Precinct will truly be the envy of the world following a June 3 announcement of a $208 million funding injection by the state government.
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Ogy enters race for Albert Park
Sitting Port Phillip councillor Ogy Simic has been revealed as the Green’s candidate for the state seat of Albert Park.
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Jazz Festival returns to Southbank
The 2018 Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) returns to Southbank in June, celebrating a multitude of styles and influences from classic to funk, soul, hip-hop and electronica.
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Attracting community
In addition to its range of public amenities, the new development at Melbourne Square is incorporating a new style of verdant apartments that connect residents to the community.
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Relationship declaration register thing of the past
The City of Melbourne has ceased its first-of-its-kind relationship declaration register following the legalisation of same sex marriage.
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High school around the bend
Local education has received another boost in the state government’s latest budget, with the inclusion of $3.8 million to start planning for a high school in Fishermans Bend.
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What’s in the budget?
The State Government’s 2018/19 State Budget delivered some benefits for the Southbank community, predominantly around arts, planning and education.
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Locking out boxes
The City of Melbourne is playing an active role in removing illegal lock-boxes from public infrastructure, which are used to carry keys for short-stay apartments.
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“Fined for working”
Around 20 employees from businesses in Fishermans Bend staged a protest at the City of Port Phillip’s April 18 council meeting in response to proposed changes to car parking in the area.
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The residents celebrate 20 years!
The Southbank Residents’ Association (formerly Southbank Residents’ Group) has come a long way since its establishment in 1998.
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Political games an “insult” to veterans
An ongoing game of political football over who should take responsibility for the former repatriation clinic at 310 St Kilda Rd continues to anger the veteran community.
Read MoreGreens candidate imminent
The Greens are due to announce their candidate for the state seat of Albert Park this month.
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“Eyewatch” launched
Southbank Police Station commander Snr Sgt Steve Bills has appeared in an online video to help launch Victoria Police’s new “Eyewatch” Facebook page for the City of Melbourne.
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