Latest articles by Sean Car
Council ‘‘drags the anchor’’ on berthing relief in Docklands
Commercial boat operators in Victoria Harbour are pushing the City of Melbourne to provide 100 per cent berthing relief for their businesses, with many already closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Councils granted extra time for budgets
The state government has extended the deadline for council budgets and annual reporting due to the impacts of COVID-19.
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We’re still publishing
The uncertainty currently confronting our world is well understood and, like everyone, Docklands News is not immune to it.
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Think Pink unveiled at Yarra’s Edge
An exciting and warmly welcomed new asset to our local community, the Think Pink Foundation's new Living Centre supporting people living with breast cancer was formally opened at Forge on February 18.
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Cities unite behind new climate targets
By Sean CarThe City of Melbourne is following Sydney’s lead in adopting more ambitious targets to reduce its carbon emissions.
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Vision to put Docklands on the map
By Sean Car,A new permanent laser and light show, as seen overseas in the likes of Dubai and Hong Kong, could be making its way to Docklands under a proposal from the Docklands Chamber of Commerce (DCC).
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Building a lead on climate change
Advertorial by Sean CarThe City of Melbourne continues to demonstrate the urgency in reducing carbon emissions in our city, both through its own actions and influencing others to act in the community and other levels of government.
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Central Pier’s uncertain future
By Sean CarDevelopment Victoria's (DV) decision to permanently close Central Pier last month has left the community wondering what will become of Docklands' fading maritime heritage.
Read MoreDocklands’ black hole for building plans
By Sean CarAn historical administrative bungle between government agencies means that original building plans for any number of Docklands buildings may have either been ''lost'' or can't be accessed, according to the City of Melbourne.
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‘‘It’s devastating’’
By Sean CarWoolshed general manager Duncan Laidlaw was forced to say farewell to his staff last month, conceding that the uncertainty surrounding the future of Central Pier was just “too great.â€
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Towards zero-waste events
Advertorial by Sean CarThe City of Melbourne is calling on the community to support its mission to make all of its events environmentally friendly.
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Residents take action against ‘‘hoons’’
By Sean CarYarra's Edge residents are understood to be on the brink of forming a new action group in response to ongoing ''hoon'' related activity and mass gatherings in the area.
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A green transformation of our city
Advertorial by Sean CarDirector of City Design and Projects at the City of Melbourne, Professor Rob Adams, knows that changing the city doesn't happen overnight.
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10 years of community gardening
By Sean CarLocal volunteers, teachers, parents and students came together to celebrate the Docklands Community Garden’s 10th birthday on September 24.
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Government surrenders to pier pressure
By Sean CarThe sudden nature of Development Victoria’s (DV) highly risk-adverse decision-making process which led to shut down of Central Pier on August 28 continues to leave many scratching their heads.
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Council’s call to action on waste
By Sean CarWhile local councils across the state continue working behind the scenes to resolve our recycling crisis, the City of Melbourne is encouraging its residents to play an active role in being part of the solution on waste.
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Church returns to Docklands
By Sean CarSeven years on since making its name as the “Church in a Pub” at the former James Squire Brewery at NewQuay, the team at City on a Hill is bringing a weekly church service back to Docklands.
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Fox’s classic car collection moved out
By Sean CarTrucking giant Lindsay Fox’s classic car collection in the historic Queen’s Warehouse has been stored away for up to four years and the building left vacant, while remediation of the adjacent site takes place.
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The Lord Mayor is a Docklander
By Sean CarDocklanders: Say hello to your newest neighbour - Lord Mayor Sally Capp!
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Government takes lead on cladding
By Sean CarThe state government ended years of speculation last month when it pledged $600 million of taxpayers' money to remove high-risk cladding from apartment buildings.
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