Latest articles by Sean Car
Making MOves in North Melbourne
Creative agency Mo Works is the latest addition to North Melbourne’s thriving business community.
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South Kensington Station: Unarguably the worst in Melbourne
A senior figure working for Rail Projects Victoria (RPV) – the state government department delivering the Melbourne Metro Tunnel – has dubbed South Kensington Station as “unarguably the worst metro station in Melbourne”.
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Arden Station completed ahead Melbourne Metro Tunnel opening
In a significant development for Melbourne’s public transport system, Arden Station, the inaugural stop in the expansive Metro Tunnel project, has been completed and is now ready for testing.
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Public Record Office Victoria opens the files on some of our most infamous criminals
In a gripping revelation, the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) in North Melbourne has cracked open its vaults, exposing the hidden exploits of notorious criminals from the 1930s and ‘40s.
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“No one will be left behind”: how government’s social housing model could play out at public housing towers
Could the state government’s “ground-lease” social housing model, as seen in recent developments such as those in Prahran, provide the formula for what’s to come at the 44 soon-to-be-demolished public housing towers across Melbourne?
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What housing is Arden Station opening to?
Despite a soon-to-be-completed Metro Station, it’s a question that still remains unanswered.
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Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.
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West Melbourne living meets natural soap making
West Melbourne resident and business owner Emma Cook has made the absolute most out of her home office since moving to the area five years ago.
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Council consults on Power Melbourne
The City of Melbourne and two other neighbouring councils have identified 16 proposed locations for new neighbourhood batteries that will help deliver more renewable energy to inner-city locals, with consultation kicking off this month.
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CommVision: Increasing communication in residential buildings and communities
If you live in the City of Melbourne, it’s more than likely that you’re one of the 80 percent who live in a high-rise apartment. But how well are you currently notified of critical issues and important updates affecting your immediate community?
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Council budget “big on delivery”
The City of Melbourne has drafted a record $850.7 million budget for the 2023/24 financial year, despite posting an increased deficit as it forecasts a return to surplus in the 2025/26 financial year.
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In memory of Angus Collins, we need to protect cyclists and prevent further tragedy
The tragic death of Angus Collins, who was killed in February by a truck while he was riding his bike in West Melbourne, has shaken our community. To family and friends of Angus, I’d like to extend my deepest condolences.
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Kensington’s new NABE-ourhood arts space
Ever wanted to have a crack at arts and crafts, but never found that perfectly comfortable space to begin your journey? Or simply wanted a mental break away from your busy life to find a creative outlet … ideally, in your neighbourhood?
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Families in Parkville Gardens call for review into school zoning
Residents living in Parkville Gardens are asking the state government to consider updating school zoning for their neighbourhood, with local students currently forced to contend with dangerous traffic conditions to access schools west of the Citylink freeway.
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Greens push for Maribyrnong flood inquiry
State Member for Melbourne Ellen Sandell and her Greens counterparts have introduced a motion calling for the Victorian Government to establish a parliamentary inquiry into last year’s Maribyrnong River floods.
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Fred’s passion for helping young people achieve their potential
Fred Alale, a passionate member of The Huddle advisory committee at North Melbourne Football Club, says he was honoured to be appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).
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Dental van roadshow supports public housing residents
Community health provider Cohealth is supporting residents living in public housing high-rise estates in Melbourne’s north and west, including North Melbourne, with access to mobile dental services.
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North Melbourne heritage review moves forward
City of Melbourne councillors will meet on February 21 to endorse an improved final version of the North Melbourne Heritage Review following public exhibition which took place between August and September last year.
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North Melbourne street to honour former Victorian Premier Joan Kirner
A new street in North Melbourne will be named after Victoria’s first and only female Premier Joan Kirner, after City of Melbourne councillors voted in favour of a proposal put forward by a developer.
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“A really strong community”: Council meets in Kensington
At the second last of its inaugural series of Future Melbourne Committee (FMC) meetings held away from Melbourne Town Hall in 2023, City of Melbourne councillors met with Kensington locals in their community on October 18.
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