Latest articles by Sean Car
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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Graffiti and rubbish blight Southbank despite record council spend
Southbank residents say they are fed up with the mounting graffiti and overflowing rubbish bins in the area, despite the City of Melbourne declaring cleaning a top priority of this council term and committing almost $60 million in its most recent budget to the so-called “war on graffiti”.
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Tschabalala Self brings colour, texture and soul to ACCA
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) has unveiled Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight, a dazzling and deeply introspective exhibition that marks the celebrated Harlem-born artist’s first solo show in Australia.
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Council targets derelict sites as Southbank eyesores put on notice
Several long-dormant and dilapidated sites in Southbank are now under active scrutiny by the City of Melbourne, following a unanimous council vote to “use every lever” to deal with vacant, unsafe and unsightly properties across the municipality.
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Melbourne to swing again: Jazz Festival returns to Southbank and the city
Melbourne is set to come alive with the sound of jazz this October, as the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) returns with its biggest and most ambitious program yet.
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$500m Park Modern residences launched in South Melbourne
Developer Time & Place has officially launched Park Modern, a $500 million residential project that will deliver 372 luxury apartments overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens.
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Debate reignites over central city uplift scheme and affordable housing
The state government’s central city floor area uplift (FAU) scheme is once again under scrutiny after new analysis revealed it has not delivered a single affordable housing unit in Melbourne’s CBD or Southbank since its inception in 2016.
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Melbourne Recital Centre launches bold new classical season
Melbourne Recital Centre (MRC) has unveiled its 2026 International Classical Season, promising audiences a program that pushes the boundaries of tradition while celebrating the art form’s rich heritage.
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NGV reimagines the everyday in new design exhibition
From edible coffee cups and seaweed straws to leather made from mushrooms and seafood waste, the National Gallery of Victoria’s latest exhibition is shining a spotlight on how design can transform daily life for the better.
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“Plan now, pay less later”: local engineer urges Southbank high-rise owners to prepare for electrification costs
Howard Barnes has spent the past decade studying the guts of his building. A mechanical engineer and Tower 3 resident at Yarra’s Edge since 2013, he has a message for communities living in Melbourne towers built around 20 years ago or more: start planning – and saving – for electrification now.
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May Wang brings Southbank and CBD expertise to Jellis Craig
Southbank and CBD residents may soon notice a new – yet familiar – face in the local real estate scene.
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Spring has arrived in Southbank
Each year we find ourselves saying, “how quickly spring has arrived”.
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