Latest articles by Sean Car
A passion for connecting with people is what motivates all aspects of Daniel Limmy’s life.
Since moving to Melbourne from London 10 years ago, the 38-year-old has become widely known around our city as a hard-working and caring figure who continues to give to others.
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Thank you, Shane
Retiring owner and editor of Docklands News Shane Scanlan was given a fitting farewell by our community in his beloved Docklands on June 19, marking the end of a magnificent career serving our suburb and our city.
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A Green gift
While Greens MP Adam Bandt is to be congratulated for tightening his grip on the seat of Melbourne, the result leaves many wondering why the major parties put forward such weak candidates.
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Business rejects tram bridge
The Fishermans Bend Business Forum (FBBF) has thrown its support behind the local push against the state government’s proposed Collins St tram bridge through Yarra’s Edge.
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Questions over Fishermans Bend governance arrangements
Some local councillors from the City of Port Phillip (CoPP) and the City of Melbourne (CoM) have expressed concerns with the state government’s new governance arrangements for Fishermans Bend.
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Doyle damned by investigators
By Sean CarThe City of Melbourne’s independent investigation into sexual harassment claims against former lord mayor Robert Doyle has returned four adverse findings.
Read MoreFramework provides a bright future
Sustainable integrated transport and tougher planning controls are at the heart of the State Government’s latest framework for Docklands’ future neighbour Fishermans Bend.
Read MoreLocals ‘‘quite comfortable’’ with tram bridge
The Liberal Party’s new candidate for the seat of Albert Park and sitting City of Port Phillip councillor Andrew Bond says he doesn’t believe Yarra’s Edge residents have an issue with a proposed Fishermans Bend tram bridge.
Read MoreHot box apartments are a health risk
CBD residents face growing health risks associated with heat stress due to poor Australian apartment design standards, a new study by the University of Melbourne has shown.
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Families plead for a primary school
Local parents have been assured that they will soon be provided with more clarity regarding the prospect of a school in Docklands.
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New hub for cyclists
Local not-for-profit group Good Cycles has kicked off a crowd-funding campaign to build a community bike hub on Harbour Esplanade.
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Green light for Collins Wharf
Developer Lend Lease has been given the City of Melbourne’s seal of approval to construct a 29-storey development at number one Collins Wharf, Docklands.
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Uncertain future for city helipads
The Helicopter Association of Victoria has called on the City of Melbourne to make a definitive call on whether it wishes to see two existing helipads remain next to the Yarra River.
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Group compromises on water governance
The Lower Yarra River Use Future Directions Group has reached a compromised, but unified, agreement on the future governance and management of local waterways.
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Docklands flash mob
Docklands charity The Big Umbrella last month staged a flash mob as a one-year celebration of its Study 4 Change program.
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Soup Kitchen with a ReaL difference
Docklands-based charity The Big Umbrella says it is not the action of providing a meal that inspires it to feed Melbourne’s marginalised communities.
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Litter hotspot partnerships
Docklands’ waterways are due to benefit from a recent Victorian Government announcement for plans to establish a series of community litter hotspot partnerships.
Read MoreProgress on ferry idea
The Wyndham Harbour project was approved last month and could result in a faster arrival for the proposed ferry service link connecting Melbourne’s west to Docklands.
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Shining light on the mission’s past
The Mission to Seafarers is currently presenting an exhibition celebrating 150 years of operation in Victoria at the World Trade Centre’s Atrium Gallery.
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Ute attack on waterfront eatery
Vandals used a stolen car to smash in the front of Almina Cafe Bar on the waterfront under the ANZ Centre on May 2.
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