Latest articles by Sean Car
Freckelton report to be released
The findings of a council report investigating claims of sexual misconduct by former Lord Mayor Robert Doyle will be made available to his accuser after Victoria Police dropped its investigation last month.
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Yarra’s Edge residents call for new postcode
A petition circulated by a group of Yarra's Edge residents is building momentum south of the river in a bid to establish postcode 3007 for the precinct.
Read MoreNew Local Government Minister announced
Victorian Upper House Member for Eastern Metropolitan Shaun Leane was sworn in as the new Minister for Local Government on June 22.
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Collins Wharf towers approved
A $291 million two-tower project by developer LendLease at 938 Collins St was approved by the state government last month as part of its efforts to fast-track development amid COVID-19.
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New-look morning tea, same big impact
While COVID-19 safety measures meant the team at Berth and Cargo was unable to host its usual Biggest Morning Tea event, it didn’t stop it raising $7500 for the Cancer Council on May 28 thanks to a clever tweak.
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Rate freeze marks rebuild
Despite unsurprisingly recording its first deficit in more than 30 years as a result of COVID-19, the City of Melbourne has made the symbolic move to implement a freeze on rate increases over the next financial year.
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Fishermans Bend
The economic impacts of COVID-19 are being felt far and wide. But for Australia’s largest-ever urban renewal project in Fishermans Bend, the pandemic could prove the major catalyst in determining how the state government’s vision plays out.
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Residents speak out against ‘‘dodgy’’ Docklands planning
By Meg Hill and Sean Car A long-term NewQuay resident has led a chorus of locals calling for a meeting with Minister for Planning Richard Wynne to put an end to “deceptive” planning processes in Docklands.
Read MoreThink Pink Zooms ahead
The Think Pink Foundation at Yarra's Edge, forced to suspend all of its on- site operations since March 16 as a result of COVID-19, is literally now ''Zooming'' head.
Read MoreLocal government elections to proceed
The state government has confirmed that local government elections will still go ahead as planned on Saturday, October 24.
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Marvel Stadium plans imminent
Long-awaited plans for the $225 million redevelopment of Marvel Stadium and surrounding precinct in Docklands are expected to be released soon, after the state government reaffirmed its financial commitment to the AFL.
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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.
Read MoreCities 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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