Latest articles by Sean Car
Victoria Harbour closure to stretch through 2026 as wharf damage proves worse than first feared
Docklands residents and visitors are facing a far longer disruption to one of the precinct’s key waterfront spaces, with the City of Melbourne confirming that parts of Victoria Harbour Promenade will remain closed for the rest of 2026 after further testing revealed the wharf structure is in worse condition than first understood.
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ATET case due for court soon as barge remains berthed at North Wharf
A trial date is expected to be confirmed soon for ATET’s long-running legal case against the City of Melbourne, marking a significant step forward nearly three years after the Docklands floating venue was forced to close.
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Farmers market set for Docklands return in May
A new-look Docklands farmers market is understood to be set for a return on May 17, with plans under way for a waterfront event that will place a strong focus on seafood as part of a broader push to activate the precinct.
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Sex industry amendment defeated in Parliament, with opponents calling result a win for sex workers
A push to ban registered sex offenders from working in Victoria’s sex and stripping industries has been voted down in State Parliament, with opponents of the proposed change hailing the result as a win for sex workers and a sign MPs were wary of reopening decriminalisation laws without broader review.
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Preventing rubbish entering Victoria Harbour: it can and should be done
Momentum is building from concerned public and the broader business community to prevent rubbish from entering Victoria Harbour.
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Docklands octopus mural removed as North Wharf redevelopment progresses
Docklands’ much-loved octopus mural at North Wharf has now been removed as part of the redevelopment of the wharf, ending the run of one of the precinct’s more distinctive pieces of public art.
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Councillors back major Lorimer St project in huge vote of confidence in Fishermans Bend
A major new mixed-use development, including more than 1000 new homes, a park, supermarket and “arts hub” in the Lorimer precinct in Docklands has won unanimous backing from City of Melbourne councillors.
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Docklands chef builds on family legacy with Latin steakhouse success
A Docklands chef with deep Colombian roots is carving out a name for himself in Melbourne’s hospitality scene, with his Latin-inspired steakhouse earning growing recognition less than a year after opening.
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Theo Walcott and Premier League trophy thrill Docklands youngsters
Docklands Athletic FC enjoyed one of its biggest moments yet in March, hosting Arsenal legend Theo Walcott and the Premier League trophy after winning a national competition run by broadcaster Stan.
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Port Phillip pushes for acoustic camera trial to tackle hooning around Port Melbourne
The City of Port Phillip is stepping up pressure on the Victorian Government to trial a new acoustic camera in Port Melbourne, as residents around Beacon Cove and Station Pier continue to battle hooning, dangerous driving and extreme vehicle noise.
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“Game-changer” for Docklands? Council backs BID pilot for waterfront precinct
Docklands could become the testing ground for one of the City of Melbourne’s most significant new economic development experiments, after councillors unanimously backed a Melbourne-first pilot for a business improvement district model.
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Viking ship makes Docklands stop ahead of royal visit
A reconstructed Viking ship built in Melbourne has made a striking appearance at Docklands, berthing at NewQuay near the Melbourne City Marina ahead of the expected arrival of Denmark’s King and Queen in Melbourne.
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Docklands resident Todd Pierce brings solo show to Comedy Festival
Docklands resident Todd Pierce will swap software code for punchlines later this month when he takes the stage at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with his solo show Born Annoying.
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Mirvac launches immersive virtual tour for Trielle at Yarra’s Edge
Property giant Mirvac has unveiled a new virtual tour experience for its luxury Trielle development at Yarra’s Edge, offering prospective buyers a digitally immersive look inside the tower’s signature wellness amenities while construction continues.
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Coles to bring new HQ and small-format store to Docklands
Supermarket giant Coles will relocate its Victorian Store Support Centre to 720 Bourke St in Docklands, with a gradual transition planned from mid to late 2027.
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BODY WORLDS exhibition to open at The District Docklands
One of the world’s most visited anatomy exhibitions is heading to Melbourne, with BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness set to open at The District Docklands for a limited season from March.
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Students reimagine a “New Central Pier” as Docklands waits for its next act
With Central Pier now gone and Victoria Harbour sitting unusually open to the sky, a question lingers over Docklands: what, if anything, should come next?
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Docklands actor Eliza Hall skating towards a screen career
For Eliza Hall, performance has always felt like home.
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City of Melbourne veers back into nuclear debate ahead of national conference
Melbourne councillors have voted to back a suite of motions to be put to the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly in Canberra this June – including renewed calls for Australia to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.
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Council doubles down on India mission as job figures climb
The City of Melbourne has formally noted the outcomes of its November 2025 business mission to India, with councillors using the February 17 Future Melbourne Committee meeting to defend the trip’s economic credentials – and, in one case, the value of so-called “junkets”.
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