Latest articles by Sean Car
An evolving talent
Since graduating from the Photography Studies College (PSC) three years ago, the career of 25-year-old freelance photographer Steph Doran continues to reach new heights.
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City Rd Master Plan released
The City of Melbourne has taken a major step towards upgrading Southbank’s central spine, with councillors unanimously endorsing the draft City Rd Master Plan for community consultation.
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Group compromises on water governance
The Lower Yarra River Use Future Directions Group has reached a compromise, but unified, agreement on the future governance and management of local waterways.
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A deeper look beyond the image
Former Photography Studies College (PSC) student Amber McCaig has crafted her style on capturing not just people but their whole story.
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10 years of Freshwater living
As Freshwater Place approaches its 10-year anniversary this month, Southbank Local News caught up with the building’s first ever resident Irene Ward to reflect on her time living at one of Southbank’s most prominent residential towers.
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Consultation begins on Riverside Quay
The City of Melbourne, in partnership with developer, Mirvac, has started community consultation for the redevelopment of the public open space at Riverside Quay in Southbank.
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Richard Bona mesmerises the Malthouse
Rarely can one leave a musical performance and say that they were left truly entertained, spellbound and captivated by what they saw.
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Councillors overrule residents
Despite receiving 67 written objections, City of Melbourne councillors have voted unanimously in favour of constructing a new coffee shop at Queensbridge Square.
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Southbank to get its police station
After many years of waiting, Southbank Local News understands that a site has been selected for a new Southbank Police Station.
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Hoda captures national prize
Photography Studies College teacher Hoda Afshar’s stirring image of a young Iranian boy was judged best entry at this year’s National Photographic Portrait Prize.
Read MoreQueensbridge Square under threat
The Freshwater Place owners’ corporation (OC) is angry after receiving a letter from the City of Melbourne last month, alerting it of a proposal for a two-storey coffee shop in the heart of Queensbridge Square.
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Hodyl’s report implausible
The manner in which City of Melbourne planner Leanne Hodyl chose to represent Southbank in her recent Churchill Fellowship report diminished its credibility.
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Southbank remembers its father
The Honourable Evan Walker, a visionary architect and former Labor planning minister who was responsible for shaping Southbank into what it is today, passed away last month aged 79 following a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.
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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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