Latest articles by Sean Car
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.
Read MoreSouthbank meets the candidates
A full house of residents and business owners attended the Boyd Community Hub on April 26 to hear the visions of those vying to become Lord Mayor.
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An unwinnable competition
The state government’s integrity has again been called to question over its handling of its Metro Tunnel station naming competition.
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Lunch, business and security
The Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) was given a gritty insight into the world of counter terrorism by guest speaker David Crompton-Guard at its business lunch on March 23.
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Park name endorsed
The City of Port Phillip has endorsed the name Kirrip Park as the title of its new community park currently under construction on Ferrars St in Montague.
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Political backing for pool
Support for a swimming pool in the Yarra River has heightened, with key political figures calling on the State Government to assess the viability of the concept.
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Doyle damned by investigators
The City of Melbourne’s independent investigation into sexual harassment claims against former lord mayor Robert Doyle has returned four adverse findings.
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Owners to cop cladding cost
Strata lawyer Tom Bacon says the Victorian Government seems more determined than ever to burden apartment owners with the cost of removing non-compliant cladding.
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