Latest articles by Sean Car
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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Southbank artist explores the fragility of coral reefs in new exhibition Shifting Currents
Southbank-based artist Lisa Sewards will unveil her latest exhibition, Shifting Currents, at Gallerysmith in Prahran until November 1, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the delicate world of coral reefs through sound and print.
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Indi Southbank opens at Boyd Community Hub
A long-awaited new addition to Southbank’s skyline – and to its community heart – has officially opened, with Oxford Properties Group and Investa unveiling Indi Southbank, their first Build-to-Rent (BTR) development in Melbourne, at the Boyd Community Hub precinct.
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Station Pier reopens as council pushes bold plan to revitalise Port Melbourne’s waterfront
Port Melbourne’s Station Pier has officially reopened to the public for the first time in four years, marking a major milestone for one of Victoria’s most recognisable waterfront landmarks.
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Whiteman St tram spur through Crown Casino revealed in government’s new Fishermans Bend transport plan
Whiteman St in Southbank could soon be home to a major new tram line running directly through the heart of Crown Casino’s complex, as part of the state government’s new Fishermans Bend Integrated Transport Plan (FBITP).
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New mural honours SES volunteers on Southbank landmark
A striking new mural is taking shape on the rear of the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) headquarters in Southbank, transforming a once-plain wall into a bold tribute to Victoria’s volunteers.
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Espresso Grande: Vision to transform Southbank’s Red Stairs into giant coffee percolator
Imagine sipping a cappuccino inside the world’s largest coffee percolator while gazing across the Yarra-Birrarung from Queensbridge Square.
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Community invited to have its say on new ACCA park
Southbank locals are invited to attend community information sessions this month to learn more about plans to transform the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) forecourt into a new public park.
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