Latest articles by Sean Car
Framework to shape Fishermans Bend’s identity heads to council
A new placenaming framework designed to guide how streets, parks and landmarks are named across Fishermans Bend will go before City of Melbourne councillors at the March 3 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Council claims $95m economic boost from India mission
The City of Melbourne has claimed its November 2025 business mission to India has delivered more than $95 million in economic value for the city, with councillors set to formally note the outcomes at the February 17 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Major healthcare hub takes shape at former Costco site in Docklands
Progress is gathering pace on a major new healthcare hub in Docklands, with Melbourne Pathology moving forward on plans to establish a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence at the former Costco site.
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Farewell to the fleet: Docklands loses its last living links to a maritime past
The quiet departure of Docklands’ heritage fleet marks the end of a long and dispiriting chapter for Victoria Harbour, and a moment that demands reflection on how Melbourne’s waterfront has been shaped, and what has been lost along the way.
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Victoria Harbour Promenade: from precaution to crisis on the wharf
What began as a precautionary safety measure over the New Year period has now hardened into a far more serious problem for Docklands, with the full extent of deterioration along the Victoria Harbour Promenade only just coming into view.
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The Docklands that might have been – and the ideas it still has time to reclaim
When the Public Record Office Victoria opened a new tranche of cabinet records from the Cain and Kirner Labor governments on January 1, it added another layer to a story that continues to shape Melbourne’s most debated urban experiment: Docklands.
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Council launches $1m Urban Forest Fund grants for 2026
The City of Melbourne will open applications on Monday, January 19 for its latest round of Urban Forest Fund grants, with up to $1 million available to help transform private and community spaces from “grey to green”.
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International Padel stars return to Docklands as Yarra’s Edge prepares for summer tournament
Docklands will once again take centre stage in January as Game4Padel hosts a major international tournament under the Bolte Bridge, bringing world-class competition and a fresh wave of activity to Yarra’s Edge ahead of the Australian Open.
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City of Melbourne takes over Westgate Park management
Westgate Park – home to Melbourne’s famous pink lake and one of the city’s most distinctive ecological treasures – has officially come under the management of the City of Melbourne.
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Severe heatwave to hit Docklands: locals urged to seek out cool refuges
Docklands is preparing for a dangerous burst of extreme heat this week, with the Victorian Chief Health Officer issuing a heat health warning from Wednesday, January 7 to Friday, January 9.
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Exclusion zones set for Victoria Harbour Promenade in Docklands on New Year’s Eve
Docklands residents and visitors are being advised to expect significant access restrictions along Victoria Harbour Promenade on New Year’s Eve, after safety assessments identified potential deterioration in piles supporting parts of the wharf.
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Sod turned on $600m District Living precinct, set to become Australia’s largest build-to-rent community
Construction has officially begun on one of the nation’s most significant housing projects, with a sod-turning ceremony today marking the start of the $600 million District Living precinct at The District Docklands.
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New elevated veloway opens, transforming bike travel between the west and the CBD
Cyclists in Melbourne’s west now have a safer, faster and fully separated route into the city, with the long-awaited veloway opening to riders on Sunday, December 7 as part of the West Gate Tunnel project.
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Flotilla to “Save Our Ships” as Docklands rallies for heritage fleet
Docklands will turn into a floating protest stage on Sunday, December 7, as supporters of Melbourne’s threatened maritime heritage fleet stage a major “Save Our Ships” day of action on Victoria Harbour.
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Fresh look, same trusted care: Docklands Eyecare celebrates a decade in the community
After 10 years serving the growing Docklands community, local optometry clinic Docklands Eyecare has unveiled a fresh new name and identity – one that owner and principal optometrist Sue Callahan says reflects the practice’s deep commitment to the neighbourhood it calls home.
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Mirvac’s final Yarra’s Edge tower wins unanimous backing from councillors
Developer Mirvac’s final tower at Yarra’s Edge has moved a major step closer to reality after City of Melbourne councillors unanimously endorsed the $200 million proposal at the November 11 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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Twenty years on, Matt Fletcher reflects on the Docklands life he built
When Matt Fletcher moved to Docklands in February 2006, the waterfront precinct was still very much an idea in motion – a suburb rising from rail yards and open space, full of potential but far from complete.
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Edible native garden takes root at Victoria Point
Victoria Point’s award-winning garden has taken on a tasty new layer, with residents and a First Nations-led social enterprise joining forces to plant an edible indigenous garden bed in the heart of Docklands.
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Marvel Stadium unveils “The North Pole” Christmas wonderland
Marvel Stadium is set to turn on the festive magic this December, with Stadium Square transforming into The North Pole featuring Pixar Putt – a colourful, character-filled Christmas activation running from December 11 to 23.
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Construction surges at Collins Wharf as Docklands prepares for 2300 new homes
Construction activity along Docklands’ Collins Wharf is accelerating sharply, with Lendlease ramping up delivery of thousands of new homes across Victoria Harbour and Melbourne Quarter amid surging demand for well-located inner-city housing.
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