Latest articles by Sean Car
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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State Theatre to reopen early as $1.7b arts precinct overhaul hits major milestone
Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre will reopen six months ahead of schedule, marking the first major completion in the Victorian Government’s $1.7 billion Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project.
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Asia TOPA honoured at Melbourne Awards for redefining the city’s cultural landscape
Asia TOPA has been recognised as one of Melbourne’s most important cultural forces, taking home the 2025 Melbourne Award for Arts & Events at a gala ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall on November 15.
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Anzac Station opens with Metro Tunnel, transforming transport links through St Kilda Rd and Southbank
Melbourne’s new Anzac Station has officially opened to passengers with the launch of the Metro Tunnel, delivering the first heavy-rail connection to St Kilda Rd and reshaping how people move through the city’s inner south.
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Southbank choir hits the right note as community gathers for free festive concert
A grassroots choir born from a simple idea – to bring neighbours together through song – has become one of Southbank’s fastest-growing community success stories.
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Alex Makin elected as new Port Phillip Mayor
Montague Ward councillor Alex Makin has been elected as Mayor of the City of Port Phillip, marking a new chapter for the municipality after a year in which he has earned respect for his pragmatic leadership and strong focus on collaboration.
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Council backs 52-storey Southbank tower after Team Reece exits over donation conflict
The City of Melbourne has endorsed a 52-storey apartment tower in the Crown Casino precinct – minutes after Lord Mayor Nick Reece and three “Team Reece” councillors left the chamber citing a conflict of interest linked to a 2024 campaign donation.
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Malthouse Theatre unveils bold and diverse 2026 season
Malthouse Theatre has lifted the curtain on its 2026 season, unveiling a daring and wide-ranging program that spans contemporary drama, radical reimaginings, cabaret, comedy and dance – reaffirming the Southbank institution’s reputation as one of Australia’s most innovative performing arts companies.
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Buxton Contemporary unveils major solo exhibition by Hany Armanious
Buxton Contemporary will close out 2025 with a landmark exhibition by one of Australia’s most acclaimed sculptors, Hany Armanious, whose inventive and playful approach to form has redefined the boundaries of contemporary art.
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Southbank Evening Walking Group steps out for safety and connection
What began as a small fitness idea among neighbours has quickly grown into one of Southbank’s most positive community movements.
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Emergence opens at Southgate: A celebration of art, resilience and recovery
A powerful new exhibition exploring creativity, recovery and the human spirit has opened at Southgate Gallery in Southbank, shining a light on how art can help rebuild lives after trauma.
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Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids turns the NGV into a disco of creativity
This summer, the National Gallery of Victoria will sparkle with colour, music and imagination as it opens Let’s Party! Fashion for Kids: Designed by Danielle Brustman, a free interactive exhibition transforming the NGV’s Children’s Gallery into a vibrant fashion playground.
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Stage one of The Queensbridge Building complete
Developer Time & Place, in partnership with MaxCap Group and Hickory, has announced the completion of stage one of The Queens-bridge Building – a milestone that marks the emergence of Southbank’s newest cultural and lifestyle precinct.
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AMS Flooring: bringing style, service and convenience to Melbourne’s high-rise homes
For AMS Flooring founders Joseph Cashin and Alex Caldwell, success has come from understanding what makes apartment living different – and tailoring their business to fit perfectly within it.
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