Latest articles by Sean Car
Greens and Team Hakim candidates withdraw from City of Melbourne election race
First-time Greens candidate Karl Hessian and Team Hakim candidate Bebe Oliver, who was vying to become the first-ever Indigenous councillor elected to the City of Melbourne, have both been forced to withdraw from October’s election.
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Arron Wood pledges new committee focused on “the basics”
Independent Lord Mayoral candidate and small business owner Arron Wood will establish a “Back-to-Basics Committee” made up of local residents and businesses who will provide direct feedback to City of Melbourne councillors.
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“Towers of shame”: Minister for Planning quietly approves Marvel Stadium plans
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny has ignored scathing feedback from the City of Melbourne to gazette the AFL and Development Victoria’s controversial redevelopment of Marvel Stadium’s waterfront edge.
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Arron Wood to axe Greenline if elected Lord Mayor
The upcoming City of Melbourne elections have been turned into somewhat of a referendum on Greenline, with Lord Mayoral candidate Arron Wood pledging to scrap the project if elected in October.
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Cr Jamal Hakim pushing to make history in Melbourne
Lord Mayoral candidate and Docklands resident Cr Jamal Hakim is hoping to make history by having the first Greek-Australian Deputy Lord Mayor, and the first Aboriginal councillor elected to the City of Melbourne.
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Improved short stay reforms
The Victorian Greens have negotiated with the state government to agree on reforms to the short-stay accommodation industry.
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Renewed Arron Wood “energised” about the road ahead at Town Hall
“A fresh start, a proven record” is the message at the heart of Arron Wood’s reinvigorated bid for the City of Melbourne, citing a lack of vision for the city as his prime motivation for returning for another crack at Town Hall.
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The latest news on the City of Melbourne elections
We’ve learned plenty more during this past month about the makeup of the field competing for Melbourne Town Hall at October’s City of Melbourne elections. Here’s a snapshot …
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New hotel bringing a local Vibe to Docklands
On the lookout for a new local hangout, space to connect or somewhere to enjoy a delicious meal? Look no further than Docklands’ newest accommodation provider Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands.
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Site being explored for permanent Docklands Primary School campus
The Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) is currently exploring opportunities for the future use of the site at the south-eastern corner of Little Docklands Drive and Footscray Rd opposite Docklands Primary School (DPS).
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Arron Wood returns to run for Lord Mayor
“A fresh start for the City of Melbourne” is the message former Deputy Lord Mayor Arron Wood is urging Melburnians to get behind as he makes a renewed bid for Town Hall.
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Nick Reece picks Roshena Campbell as his running mate
Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece has made somewhat of a shock selection for his deputy mayoral candidate at the upcoming City of Melbourne local government elections in current councillor and Liberal Party member Roshena Campbell.
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Application lodged to heritage-list Marvel Stadium
Does Docklands (Marvel) Stadium have heritage value? One local, who has nominated it for consideration with Heritage Victoria, certainly thinks so.
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Permanent home still unknown for Alma Doepel
As the Alma Doepel restoration team works towards sailing again by the end of 2026, uncertainty remains as to whether the tallship will have a permanent home in Docklands.
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Melbourne Quarter welcomes Sargon Food & Coffee Co.
Melbourne Quarter has announced the opening of Sargon Food & Coffee Co. – the newest venue to join the Docklands precinct.
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Docklands “roars” to life for Firelight
The 2024 Firelight Festival again attracted large crowds to Docklands between June 28 and 30 and beyond.
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New video reveals Wurundjeri Way extension experience in Docklands
The West Gate Tunnel Project (WGTP) has released a virtual video showing what it will be like to drive along the new Wurundjeri Way extension, as works began this month to widen the road in Docklands.
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Police search after motorbike stolen from Docklands
A sneaky thief has upgraded his wheels after stealing a motorcycle from a Docklands apartment block in April.
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New Docklands Station under Metro 2 plans, but what about Yarra’s Edge?
The state government has revealed its preferred route for the long-awaited Metro 2 underground train to Fishermans Bend, but locals in Yarra’s Edge are pushing for the inclusion of a dedicated station of their own.
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Central Pier afloat? Brooke Street Pier engineer to visit Docklands
The engineer behind Hobart’s renowned floating Brooke Street Pier will be hosted at an event in Docklands in July, fuelling speculation of what could be coming to the precinct following the demolition of Central Pier.
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