Latest articles by Sean Car
Lord Mayor slams ‘terrible proposal’
City of Melbourne councillors have unanimously voted against a proposal for a 57-storey tower at 334-344 City Rd in Southbank.
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Sugar Mountain a sweet success
After a year’s hiatus from Melbourne’s music calendar, Sugar Mountain returned on the Australia Day weekend with a bang.
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Residents fight to protect the Shrine
A new community group has been launched in direct protest to current, approved and proposed Southbank developments, which cast a shadow over the Shrine of Remembrance.
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Health and Wellbeing
Exercise is a means to an end. What’s your end point?
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Guy rules in favour of Southbank
Many have been left stunned by Planning Minister Matthew Guy’s shock decision to reject a 300-metre high-rise proposal at 447 Collins St in the CBD.
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Greens call for Labors support on overshadowing
Greens candidate for Albert Park, David Collis, has called on Labor MP Martin Foley to make a definitive stand against overshadowing of Southbank.
Read MoreSouthbank snubbed on overshadowing
The City of Melbourne has gone against its own planning advice to support overshadowing of the “sacrosanct” south bank of the Yarra, in return for open space in the CBD.
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Parents voice school anger
The three main contenders for the state parliamentary seat of Albert Park witnessed parent frustration boil over at September 10’s education forum, over the area’s growing schools crisis.
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Southbank lights up for AIDS 2014
In what was otherwise a great cause for celebration, the launch of Melbourne’s AIDS 2014 experience on Friday, July 18, was marred by a shocking tragedy.
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High praise for Eureka promo
The World Federation of Great Towers has bestowed Southbank’s Eureka Skydeck with the ‘Innovative Promotional Award’ for its incredible stunt celebrating the world premiere of King Kong live on stage earlier this year.
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MSV awards at St Johns
The Musical Society of Victoria (MSV) will present nine outstanding young classical musicians in concert when St Johns Southgate hosts the Hephzibah Menuhin Memorial Awards on September 29.
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Business partner cities tour Southbank
The Southbank precinct was put on display in September as representatives from Asia-Pacific gathered for the Business Partner Cities Roundtable, this year devoted to the business of design.
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Interested in White Night?
Expressions of interest are now open to musicians, performers, artists, businesses and organisations wishing to participate in White Night Melbourne 2014.
Read MoreLitter hotspot partnerships
The Yarra River is due to benefit from a recent Victorian Government announcement for plans to establish a series of community litter hotspot partnerships.
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Soup Kitchen keeps it ReaL
Local charity The Big Umbrella say it is not the action of providing a meal that inspires them to feed Melbourne’s marginalized communities.
Read MoreHand over the keys, we’re 21!
Finally, Southbank Local News can be considered a fully-grown adult.
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Shivering sprinters in their Speedos
Some in Southbank missed the memo about the freezing winter weather last month, as they took part in the Speedo Sunflower Dash at Queensbridge Square.
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Shout out for Rotaract
Young leaders of Southbank want to form a Rotaract Club to encourage young people to create positive change in their local community and around the world.
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Melbourne mates on a mission for Jared
Yarra River Business Association (YRBA) president, John Ahern, has launched a charity in bid to help a long time friend.
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CLEAR SKIES AHEAD AT RECITAL CENTRE
The American Songbook Series continues this July when the Melbourne Recital Centre plays host to ‘On A Clear Day’ featuring two renowned Australian performers.
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