Latest articles by Sean Car
XYZ turns lens on Victorian landscape in new exhibition
Docklands’ hidden photo gallery XYZ is turning its focus to the Victorian bush with a new exhibition exploring landscape, process and place.
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Melbourne farewells iconic upside-down tram artwork on Spencer St
One of Melbourne’s more quirky and recognisable public artworks is set to disappear from the edge of Docklands, with the City of Melbourne confirming it will remove Raising the Rattler Pole from the corner of Flinders and Spencer streets this month.
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State approves major Docklands build-to-rent tower near Marvel Stadium
The Victorian Government has approved a major new build-to-rent tower in Docklands, giving the green light to a 554-home rental project at 699 La Trobe St in another sign of the precinct’s growing role in Melbourne’s expanding BTR market.
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AFL to make temporary move to Melbourne Quarter as Marvel waterfront redevelopment nears
The AFL will temporarily relocate its Melbourne headquarters to Lendlease’s Melbourne Quarter Tower later this year, in a major office move that clears an important path for the long-anticipated redevelopment of Marvel Stadium’s waterfront edge at Docklands.
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Funding announced for long-awaited second Docklands Primary campus
Docklands Primary School appears to be a significant step closer to securing a permanent second campus, with new state budget funding announced for the purchase of land for an expansion of the fast-growing school.
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Docklands ready to come alive for Waterfront Farmers’ Market seafood spectacular
Docklands is set to turn on the charm on Sunday, May 17, when the Docklands Waterfront Farmers’ Market takes place on Harbour Esplanade in a much bigger, bolder and more colourful format.
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Council backs Little India vision for Docklands with $1.2 million budget commitment
The City of Melbourne has taken its clearest step yet towards establishing a Little India precinct in Docklands, with more than $1.2 million allocated in the draft 2026-27 budget to progress the proposal through infrastructure, public realm upgrades, creative projects and events.
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Docklands filmmaker Emily-Kate Murphy returns from New York with major award for debut feature
For Docklands resident Emily-Kate Murphy, a recent trip to New York ended with more than just festival memories.
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MV Steve Irwin returns to Docklands as Ship 4 Good brings new life to Victoria Harbour
One of the world’s most recognisable conservation vessels has returned to Docklands, with the famous MV Steve Irwin now berthed in Victoria Harbour for a new chapter focused on community access, education and activation
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Lendlease completes latest Docklands housing project at Melbourne Quarter
Lendlease has officially completed its latest major residential project on the edge of Docklands, with the opening of West Tower at Melbourne Quarter marking the final piece of the broader Melbourne Quarter precinct opposite Southern Cross Station.
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Teen and man charged after second fire attack on Docklands restaurant in three years
Docklands restaurant Almina was targeted in an early-morning arson attack on May 2, the second time in three years the venue has been hit by a suspicious fire.
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Central Pier “Echo” lights up Victoria Harbour as new heritage installation completed
A new light installation tracing the lost footprint of Central Pier has now been completed in Victoria Harbour, marking the first major heritage interpretation project delivered since the pier’s demolition.
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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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