Latest articles by Sean Car
Council backs landmark Docklands build-to-rent tower – but warns “the great Australian dream in Melbourne is dead”
The City of Melbourne has thrown its support behind a major build-to-rent (BTR) tower at the gateway to Docklands, endorsing plans for the prominent corner of Harbour Esplanade and La Trobe St to the state government with a suite of conditions.
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Anne Jolic: Guiding Docklands from development to discovery
Development Victoria’s newly appointed CEO, Anne Jolic, has lived the Docklands story from the inside and says her focus is now on its ’ “maturity phase,” even as the state’s development agency prepares for an eventual transition.
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Docklands’ Shipping Control Tower joins the Victorian Heritage Register
Docklands’ recently restored Shipping Control Tower has been officially added to the Victorian Heritage Register, recognising its pivotal role in Melbourne’s maritime history and its enduring presence as one of the city’s most distinctive industrial landmarks.
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Japan’s Marubeni joins AsheMorgan to deliver major Docklands build-to-rent precinct
The owner of The District Docklands, AsheMorgan, has partnered with Japan’s Marubeni Corporation – alongside Haseko Corporation and Mizuho Leasing – to deliver one of Australia’s largest build-to-rent (BTR) projects on a long-vacant Footscray Rd site.
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Heritage fleet in dire straits as groups issue desperate plea to Premier
Docklands’ embattled heritage fleet has issued a desperate plea to Premier Jacinta Allan, warning that Victoria’s most significant historic ships face eviction within months and risk being left without a home.
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Boat Show success in Docklands
The 63rd Melbourne Boat Show has been hailed a success after it concluded on Sunday, October 19 at Docklands.
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Docklands to Portarlington ferry service extended for another two years
The popular Docklands to Portarlington ferry service has been given the green light to continue sailing for at least another two years.
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EOIs open for Marvel Stadium waterfront sites as Docklands renewal gathers pace
The Victorian Government has opened Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the redevelopment of the two prime waterfront sites flanking Marvel Stadium, paving the way for what’s being billed as the next major chapter for Docklands.
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Insidious returns home: Docklands Studios hosts latest chapter of global horror franchise
Melbourne’s Docklands Studios is once again playing host to Hollywood, with the latest instalment of the globally successful Insidious film franchise now in production – and the city’s moody architecture setting the tone for another spine-tingling chapter.
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End of the line for Yarra tram bridge as government pivots on Fishermans Bend transport plan
After years of bitter debate, the state government has quietly scrapped its billion-dollar plan for a tram bridge over the Yarra River between Docklands and Fishermans Bend.
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Buoys and lights proposed to mark Central Pier’s “ghost” footprint
Docklands’ Victoria Harbour could soon play host to an unusual new feature – a grid of 145 floating buoys topped with flashing lights, designed to evoke the memory of the now-demolished Central Pier.
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Cash offer deepens controversy over Docklands’ heritage fleet
The long-running standoff between Development Victoria (DV) and Docklands’ heritage fleet has escalated, with DV now offering operators cash to vacate North Wharf – a move described by critics as a “pay-off” that does nothing to solve the fleet’s future.
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Sauna Boat brings floating wellness to Docklands
Docklands has welcomed a new waterfront attraction with the launch of Sauna Boat Melbourne, a floating sanctuary berthed in Victoria Harbour at NewQuay near Melbourne City Marina.
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Docklands sex offender arrested after alleged breach of bail
Docklands resident and registered sex offender Albino Godwill D’Souza has been remanded in custody after police alleged he breached strict bail conditions by secretly accessing social media and sympathising with alleged police killer Dezi Freeman.
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Docklands Farmers Market finds a new home at Marvel Stadium
The Docklands Farmers Market marked a new chapter on Sunday, September 7, with its first instalment at Marvel Stadium, drawing locals and visitors indoors to Gate 3 for a celebration of community and fresh produce.
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Swan family welcomes cygnets in Victoria Harbour
Docklands has some adorable new residents, with five fluffy cygnets hatching in Victoria Harbour last month.
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Melbourne’s largest Diwali celebration returns to Docklands
This October, Melbourne will once again be illuminated as the city’s largest Diwali celebration returns to Marvel Stadium Square.
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Melbourne Boat Show sails back into Docklands this October
The Melbourne Boat Show is set to return to Docklands this spring, bringing Victoria’s biggest celebration of boating and marine lifestyle to the city’s waterfront.
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Marvel Stadium serves up September fun with new Stadium Sports program
Marvel Stadium is set to transform into Melbourne’s newest hub for social sport, food and entertainment this September with the launch of Stadium Sports.
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“Plan now, pay less later”: Docklands engineer urges 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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