Latest articles by Sean Car
Arbory Afloat unveils vibrant Rio de Janeiro theme for 10th season
Melbourne’s beloved floating bar and restaurant, Arbory Afloat, is set to make a dazzling return to the Yarra River (Birrarung) for its 10th season on August 29 – this time chanelling the pulsating energy, colours and rhythms of Rio de Janeiro.
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Vinnies opens new op-shop in the heart of South Melbourne
Southbank and South Melbourne locals can now enjoy a new destination for affordable fashion and homewares, with Vinnies officially opening its doors on Coventry St on July 23.
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Permit extended, but future still uncertain for STH BNK site
The developer behind Melbourne’s most ambitious skyscraper project has bought itself more time, after securing a two-year extension to the planning permit for its troubled STH BNK by Beulah development in Southbank.
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Seventeen arrested in Southbank carpark crime crackdown
Victoria Police has arrested 17 people during a targeted operation to stamp out vehicle-related crime in Southbank’s multi-level carparks.
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Southbank’s last prime site sees $80M presale success with launch of “Sento”
A bold new residential tower, Sento, has officially launched on one of the last remaining development sites in Southbank, recording more than $80 million in presales and signalling renewed confidence in Melbourne’s off-the-plan apartment market.
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Tarzan swings into Melbourne with full cast announced at South Wharf launch
Southbank locals got an early glimpse of jungle adventure when the newly announced cast of Tarzan – The Stage Musical gathered at South Wharf for a photo alongside the historic Polly Woodside ship.
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A farewell to Pure South – and a reckoning for Southgate
For more than two decades, Pure South Dining has been many things to many people. A destination for special occasions. A riverfront haven showcasing Tasmania’s finest produce. A training ground for young hospitality professionals. A restaurant that, simply put, made Melbourne proud.
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Council orders internal audit over City Rd advocacy complaint
The City of Melbourne will conduct an internal audit following a formal complaint from the Southbank Residents’ Association president Tony Penna, who accused the council of failing to follow a binding resolution regarding City Road Master Plan advocacy.
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Victorian Government launches expert panel to review owners’ corporation laws
The Victorian Government has launched a long-awaited review of owners’ corporation laws, appointing an expert panel to examine concerns raised by the growing number of Victorians living in apartment and strata settings.
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Leaders sleep rough at South Melbourne Market to fight homelessness
Dozens of Victoria’s top executives swapped suits for sleeping bags on June 19 as part of the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, held this year in the car park of South Melbourne Market.
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Bigger and better library coming to Southbank in major community win
Southbank is finally getting the library it deserves, with the City of Melbourne committing more than $5.3 million in its draft 2025–26 budget to deliver a larger, modernised facility within the Boyd precinct.
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Melcorp Luxe unveiled to meet growing demand for premium rentals
Melbourne-based real estate agency Melcorp has launched a new sub-brand, Melcorp Luxe, aimed at bridging a clear and growing gap in the city’s rental market: tailored leasing solutions for premium properties and discerning corporate renters.
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Queensbridge Building tops out as Southbank’s transformation gathers pace
A new landmark has officially joined the Southbank skyline, with developer Time & Place announcing the topping out of its 65-storey Queensbridge Building – a major milestone for the inner-city residential tower set for completion by the end of 2025.
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Flavours of Japan returns to South Melbourne Market
South Melbourne Market will celebrate the flavours and traditions of Japan this June with the return of its latest Foodie Affair event, running across six dates from June 4 to 14.
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South African Soldiers Memorial returns to revitalised ANZAC Station precinct
One of Victoria’s oldest war monuments has been restored to its rightful place, with the South African Soldiers Memorial officially rededicated at a civic ceremony in South Melbourne on May 25.
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Speed cut near notorious Montague Street Bridge in bid to improve safety
Drivers approaching South Melbourne’s infamous Montague Street Bridge will soon need to slow down, with the state government announcing a reduced speed limit in a renewed effort to prevent vehicles from striking the low-clearance overpass.
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Council wins VCAT case over South Melbourne “adult lifestyle” venue
A controversial plan to open a swingers’ club in South Melbourne has been upheld by the state’s planning tribunal, with VCAT ruling in favour of the City of Port Phillip’s decision to grant a permit for the venue.
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Josh Burns safely returned in Macnamara
Incumbent Labor MP for Macnamara Josh Burns has been returned to the federal seat representing Southbank for a third consecutive term after recording a near three per cent swing in his favour.
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Veterans’ arts group slams government over inaction at 310 St Kilda Rd
Despite emerging victorious from its landslide election win on May 3, the Albanese Labor Government continues to face backlash from the veterans’ community for its “failure” to act on the former Repatriation Clinic at Victoria Barracks.
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Miles St Reserve proposal to return to council in June
Revised plans to expand the Miles and Dodds Street Reserve in Southbank are expected to return to the City of Melbourne for a final decision in June, but further concerns have been raised with the council’s latest round of consultation.
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