Articles by Sean Car

Napoleon conquers Melbourne

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

You may have noticed the NGV has been transformed this month as it hosts its Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series, “Napoleon: Revolution to Empire.”

Parents’ call to action

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

A parents’ forum had its first call to arms last month in South Melbourne, continuing the push for more public primary schools in the inner-south of Melbourne.

Yarra shuttle plan makes waves

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

This futuristic three-hulled vessel might be part of the City of Melbourne’s plans to utilise the Yarra River for public transport, but it has only been cautiously supported by Southbank boat operators.

Walk through history

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

When asked about Aboriginal heritage sites, most people will respond with Uluru or the Kimberly. It’s unlikely anyone would think of Southbank, or even Melbourne.

Giant mural catches the eye

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

A new high-rise being finished doesn’t make the news in Southbank anymore, but there’s something uniquely eye-catching about the facade on 109 Clarendon St.

City crime increases

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

Victoria Police has released crime statistics that show an increase in total crime in the Melbourne Police Service Area.

Public art on display

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

Neighbouring areas of Southbank will see new public art installations over the next 12 months, with the City of Melbourne commissioning new works.

Ballerinas want to call Southbank home

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

Members of the Australian Ballet School danced into Southbank last month, and enjoyed a cocktail evening hosted by The Mackie Group at the future site of its latest development, Cairo.

Homecoming for MTC star

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

When globetrotting theatre actor Grant Cartwright landed his latest acting gig at the Melbourne Theatre Company’s upcoming performance of ‘National Interest’ he knew getting to work on time wasn’t going to be much of a challenge.

New artwork ‘The Wall’ unveiled

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

Southbank has a brand new art installation, with the opening of ‘The Wall’, under the Kingsway overpass on the Crown promenade.

Cycling on the increase

June 12th, 2012 - Sean Car

The City of Melbourne released its Bicycle plan 2012 last month and Southbank is set to have its bicycle accessibility increased.

The Jim Stynes Bridge

June 11th, 2012 - Sean Car

The planned bridge at Northbank will be named the Jim Stynes Bridge. Planning Minister Matthew Guy revealed the overwhelming result of the public consultation was to recognise the lovable Irishmen.

Massaging for Plan

May 18th, 2012 - Sean Car

A unique fundraiser was held at Southgate last month, when Melbourne Combined Natural Therapies hosted an event, which gave passers by massages as well as spinal, postural and dietary assessments.

The evolution of Evolve

May 16th, 2012 - Sean Car

With the approval of developments a regular occurrence in Southbank, the real estate market is as competitive as ever.

On the box

May 16th, 2012 - Sean Car

If you’d asked me a few months ago, if a new reality singing show would gather enough momentum to dominate the TV ratings and capture the attention of the nation, I’d probably have said: “What?”