Latest articles by Sean Car
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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Digital divide exposed as Greens launch plan for free wi-fi in public housing
Greens MP for Melbourne Ellen Sandell has launched a plan to provide free wi-fi for the city’s public housing residents amid the release of a University of Melbourne report exposing digital inequality in the public housing sector.
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World-class fertility treatment comes to South Melbourne
Dr Moses Abe, an internationally recognised obstetrician, gynaecologist, and Monash IVF specialist, has recently relocated his highly-regarded Melbourne Fertility Clinic to South Melbourne to better service the inner-city community.
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Government “finalising” more Parkville Gardens buses
The Victorian Government has confirmed that it is “finalising details” for additional bus services to Parkville Gardens following continued advocacy from local Greens MPs Dr Tim Read and Ellen Sandell.
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Peter Mac Men’s Shed among funding recipients
North Melbourne’s Peter Mac Men’s Shed is one of 30 facilities of its kind around the state to have received funding as part of the Victorian Government’s recent $1 million grants program.
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Council endorsement paves way for new bar in West Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is expected to give the green light to a new bar in a converted West Melbourne warehouse despite receiving 75 objections.
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Cohealth Kangas provides connection for people living with homelessness and disability
A mixed football team made up of people experiencing homelessness, mental ill-health and disabilities, took part in an inspiring game of footy at Kensington’s JJ Holland Reserve last month.
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Council considers new park outside North Melbourne Town Hall
The City of Melbourne will assess the “benefits, opportunities and impacts” of a new forecourt or park on Queensberry St adjacent to North Melbourne Town Hall following its June 14 Future Melbourne Committee meeting.
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