Latest articles by Sean Car
Docklands activation strategy advanced
The City of Melbourne and Development Victoria's (DV's) long-awaited Docklands activation strategy is understood to be only a few weeks away from being shared with major stakeholders, with some programming expected to begin by year's end.
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Docklander Jamal Hakim is a councillor!
In what came as the shock result of the 2020 City of Melbourne local government elections, independent candidate and Docklands resident Jamal Hakim has been elected as a councillor.
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A focus on Docklands
Professional focus groups have been researching ways to help shape Docklands' future.
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Questions over delays to council housing initiative
A scheme announced by the City of Melbourne more than a year ago to convert a building it owns in the city into accommodation for rough sleepers in collaboration with the corporate and philanthropic sectors has become beset with delays.
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Stop ‘‘choking’’ us: Central Pier saga drags on
More than a year after Central Pier was shockingly evacuated and closed due to safety concerns, the director of the pier's anchor tenant has vented his anger at Development Victoria's (DV's) continued lack of support for businesses.
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Labor supports postcode 3007
An elected Phil Reed Labor team at the upcoming City of Melbourne council elections would support a push from within the Yarra's Edge community to give the area its own unique identity.
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Susan Riley calls time on council
After a decorated 15 years on council, which included being the first woman to ever be elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne, the much-loved Susan Riley has said farewell to Town Hall ahead of the October 24 elections.
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From little things, big things grow!
A letter to the editor of Docklands News published in last month's edition has managed to make it all the way to Spain and back again!
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Get on with Harbour Esplanade
Lord Mayoral hopeful Arron Wood said that, if elected, he would continue his strong advocacy for the upgrades of Harbour Esplanade and Central Pier.
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Council elections - here we go! All you need to know ...
With candidate preferences now submitted and the City of Melbourne officially in caretaker mode, voters can now meet the full field that’s in front of them ahead of the council elections on October 24.
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Charter boats ‘‘squeezed out’’
Docklands charter boat operators say they feel that they're being ''kicked out'' of Victoria Harbour as the industry continues to seek answers over future berthing arrangements in the precinct.
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Maritime dream closer to reality
Plans for a long-touted maritime museum and experience hub in Docklands are moving ahead after the state government and the City of Melbourne committed to a feasibility study and business case.
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Greenline council rift
A leak from within the City of Melbourne regarding a ''top secret'' plan to connect the inner city with new green spaces and cycling paths has highlighted a divide within the senior ranks of council's management.
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Council elections: what we know
While electoral rolls had only recently closed when the September edition of Docklands News published, a lot was still unknown about the makeup of the October 24 City of Melbourne council elections.
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Tram options back on the table
A call to bring forward the start of the Metro 2 rail project to Fishermans Bend has renewed hopes for alternatives to a “costly†tram bridge over the Yarra River through Docklands.
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Activation strategy in the works
Development Victoria (DV) and the City of Melbourne are busy working behind the scenes on an activation strategy dedicated specifically for Docklands.
Read MoreLabor calls for ‘‘culture change’’ at Town Hall
For the first time in recent memory, the Labor Party has formed a serious ticket in its bid for Town Hall in 2020 and its team says it wants to “change the culture†and create a ''real city government''.
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Freckelton report released
The findings of a report commissioned by the City of Melbourne investigating claims of sexual misconduct by former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle were made public on July 6 after Victoria Police dropped its investigation last month.
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Hoon activity ramps up
Deputy Lord Mayor of Melbourne Arron Wood met with more than 50 Yarra's Edge (YE) residents at Point Park on June 19 amid increasing trouble with hoon drivers in the precinct since the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Read MoreElection jigsaw puzzle falling into place
A debate among City of Melbourne councillors over the state government's proposed safe injecting room near Queen Victoria Market (QVM) on June 23 has potentially helped to answer a lot of questions about October's local government elections.
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