Latest articles by Sean Car
Thinking big, acting local
For second term councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece, the ability to deliver on big ambitions at a community level is what inspires him most about working in local government.
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Maritime vision for Central Pier revealed
A new Maritime Experiential Centre, dubbed the “maritime ACMI”, has been mooted as a permanent activation for a transformed Central Pier.
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“Zombie” freight bridge reappears in latest Fishermans Bend strategy
A long-touted freight bridge running parallel to the Bolte Bridge, considered a “killer” for Docklands, has shown up again in the state government’s latest strategy and revised planning controls for Fishermans Bend.
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Our beloved Star to shine in Docklands no more
Docklanders were forced to say farewell to their much-loved Melbourne Star Observation Wheel last month, which has become the latest casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Docklands: It’s time for a plan
For Docklanders, the closure of Melbourne Star last month represented yet another departure from our suburb that one can’t help but feel could have been avoided.
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Much-loved café says farewell
After operating next to Cow Up A Tree in the centre of Docklands for nearly four years, it was with a heavy heart that the family behind the popular Off With The Ferries café on Harbour Esplanade was forced to farewell customers last month.
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Giving a voice to our international students
While Cr Philip Le Liu has brought many passions to the City of Melbourne, his greatest ambition continues to be making Melbourne the number one student city in the world.
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Quiet achiever is as passionate as ever
Quiet achiever is as passionate as ever
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Victoria Point’s green vision becomes a reality
More than 2800 sqm of largely concreted space along the Marvel Stadium concourse will soon be transformed into a public green oasis thanks to a bold initiative by the Victoria Point owners’ corporation.
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Fox’s car museum ready to reopen
Trucking giant Lindsay Fox’s classic car collection in Docklands’ historic Queen’s Warehouse is gearing up for reopening to the public “as soon as lockdown ends”.
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The community councillor
An educator, publican, family man and proud member of the Flemington-Kensington Bowls Club – you’d struggle to find a more community-minded councillor than Davydd Griffiths.
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Firelight Festival lights up Docklands this July
The free Docklands Firelight Festival will return in July thanks to a record investment from the City of Melbourne and the Victorian Government.
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Bringing Melbourne back better than ever
Young, driven and full of ambition for reviving Melbourne from the pandemic – newly elected councillor Roshena Campbell is passionate about creating a better city than the one we had before COVID struck.
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It’s time to level with us about “zombie bridges”
The Port of Melbourne (PoM) has reiterated its desire for a low freight bridge in front of the Bolte Bridge connecting the port's disparate parts, which local residents and businesses have long argued would kill the viability of Docklands.
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Firelight Festival to return
Firelight Festival will return to Docklands from July 21 to 25 with a record investment of $1.85 million, including $850,000 from the Victorian Government to extend the event from three to five nights, after the event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19.
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Development Victoria welcomes a new face to Docklands
Docklands custodian Development Victoria (DV) has recently made a new appointment to the role of senior development director, with Niall Cunningham to play a crucial part in overseeing the precinct's recovery from COVID-19.
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New vision for City Harbour revealed
A new central park, reduced traffic and connections to surrounding precincts are at the forefront of a new master plan for the rebranded City Harbour precinct.
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Funding for waterways, but charter boats aren’t happy
A $3.3 million investment into Docklands' waterways by the City of Melbourne as part of its recent council budget has only fuelled further anger from charter boat operators over being pushed out of Victoria Harbour.
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Demolition of Central Pier presses ahead
The first chapter of a long-awaited revival of Central Pier has been given hope, with the state government including $3 million in its recent budget for a concept design and business case for demolition and redevelopment.
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