Latest articles by Sean Car
Growing pains only getting worse: calls continue for the Costco site to become a new school
Pleas continue to mount for the state government to purchase the Costco site for a badly-needed secondary school for Docklands, as the supermarket giant confirms it will vacate its premises by the end of the year.
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A new community space for Docklands
Not-for-profit organisation Saras.Care has taken over the space at The District Docklands previously occupied by Docklands Neighbourhood House.
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Council overwhelms itself on Israel-Hamas conflict
City of Melbourne councillors spent four hours debating a war taking place on the other side of the world at its February 20 meeting, which expectedly drew usual questions about local government overreach.
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Seven Network and Beca make the switch to Melbourne Quarter
The iconic “7” statue will soon no longer be a feature on Harbour Esplanade, with the Seven Network announcing that it will soon relocate its headquarters to the Melbourne Quarter precinct near Southern Cross Station.
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Council renews calls for tram to Fishermans Bend
The City of Melbourne has once again stressed the urgent need for a tram connection to Fishermans Bend after endorsing its own position on the state government’s draft developer contributions plan for the urban renewal precinct.
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New landmark emerging on Footscray Rd
A brand-new bright green cycling and pedestrian veloway is growing before the eyes of Docklanders above Footscray Rd.
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Melbourne’s celebration of international students
Committee for Melbourne is proud to see the return of the Melbourne International Student Week from March 1 to 8, 2024, which recognises and celebrates international students and all they bring to the city.
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New Years and AFL give Docklands an economic shot in the arm
The City of Melbourne’s latest economic snapshot has revealed that New Year’s Eve and AFL games at Marvel Stadium continue to provide the greatest stimulus to Docklands businesses.
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Liam Neeson welcomed to Docklands Studios
Hollywood icon Liam Neeson, international superstar Fang Bingbing, and the blockbuster production of Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky have officially been welcomed to Docklands Studios Melbourne.
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Central Pier tenants settle their case against Development Victoria
The legal case brought against Central Pier’s owner Development Victoria (DV) by its former tenants has been settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.
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New tram stop flagged to help improve safety around Docklands Primary School
Authorities are actively considering adding a new tram stop at the Footscray Rd terminus opposite Docklands Primary School to ease congestion at other nearby stops and improve accessibility to the school for families.
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Pat Rafter joins in on the padel craze sweeping Docklands
Docklands welcomed former Australian tennis champion Pat Rafter in January, who came to check out what all the fuss with our padel tennis courts is about.
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OC breaks solar energy record
An owners’ corporation (OC) at Yarra’s Edge has set a renewable energy record by installing the largest solar system ever retrofitted to a Melbourne apartment block.
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Demolition of Central Pier progresses
The presence of an excavator alongside Central Pier in January came as a welcome sight for Docklanders, as Development Victoria (DV) ramps up its efforts to carefully remove the heritage-listed structure from Victoria Harbour.
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Could Costco’s departure pave the way for a new Docklands High School?
While the exit of any business from the precinct isn’t usually cause for optimism, Costco’s recent announcement that it will leave Docklands for Ardeer could open the door for a desperately needed secondary school.
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Bringing an eye for good urban design to Docklands
Dr Elek Pafka has brought the best of both worlds to life as a resident of Docklands.
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What’s with all the shopping trolleys?
Everywhere you go, Docklands seems to be littered with them.
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The Salvation Army is calling out for driving mentors
The freedom and independence of driving is something most of us take for granted, but many young people struggle to get their licence if they don’t have access to a supervising driver or vehicle.
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Liam Neeson comes to Docklands
Victoria's flourishing screen industry is in for a significant uplift as Hollywood heavyweight Liam Neeson returns to the state for his latest project, Ice Road 2: Road to the Sky, part of which will be filmed right here at Docklands Studios.
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Who’s staying, who’s going? Less than one year until the City of Melbourne elections
It sounds a bit cliché to proclaim, “the next term of council could be the most important ever for the City of Melbourne”. After all, every new term of local government is as important as the last.
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