Latest articles by Sean Car
Victorian Trades Hall nominated for World Heritage listing
Melbourne’s iconic Victorian Trades Hall in Carlton is a step closer to global recognition after being nominated for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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The University of Melbourne Family Club marks 60 years of supporting families
Victoria’s early childhood education sector is celebrating a quiet trailblazer this year, with the Melbourne University Family Club marking 60 years since it first opened its doors in Carlton.
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The Torch explores the emotional journey of artworks To Be Returned
A powerful new exhibition opening in Carlton next month is turning the spotlight on a little-seen chapter in the life of First Peoples artworks created in prison.
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Teen arrested as investigation continues into New Year’s Eve Carlton stabbings
Police have arrested a fourth teenager as part of their investigation into the violent New Year’s Eve machete attack that left two young men seriously injured in Carlton.
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Impasse over Royal Park’s eighth tee sparks calls for urgent fix
A long-running dispute over the eighth hole at Royal Park Golf Course has come to a head, with club representatives calling for urgent action to restore what they describe as the course’s “signature hole” to its former glory.
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Melbourne votes on a floral emblem as Garden City vision takes root
Melburnians are being urged to have their say on a new floral emblem for the city, with voting now entering its final days and the result shaping one of the first major steps in Council’s push to position Melbourne as a Garden City.
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Council moves to rein in AI infrastructure impacts as data centres surge
The City of Melbourne is aiming to guide the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, including data centres, as concerns grow about their long-term environmental and community impacts.
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Lord Mayor moves to curb vandalism of Melbourne’s statues and memorials
Lord Mayor Nick Reece will push for stronger protections for Melbourne’s statues, monuments and memorials amid growing concern about repeated acts of vandalism across the municipality.
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Court of Appeal upholds decision on public housing tower retirements
Victoria’s Court of Appeal has upheld an earlier Supreme Court decision in favour of Homes Victoria, confirming the legality of the state’s plan to retire and redevelop all 44 public housing towers by 2051 – including the first sites in Flemington, North Melbourne and Carlton.
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Potter Museum of Art unveils major new exhibition exploring the intelligence of the natural world
The University of Melbourne’s Potter Museum of Art will open one of its most ambitious exhibitions to date on February 19, with internationally acclaimed curator Chus Martínez presenting A velvet ant, a flower and a bird.
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Car flips onto Royal Parade tram tracks after crashing into pole
A dramatic single-vehicle crash on Royal Parade brought lunchtime traffic and tram services to a standstill yesterday, after a car flipped onto its side and came to rest across the central tram tracks.
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La Mama opens 2026 with Elbow Room’s sharp new satire SAINTS
La Mama will launch its 2026 season with a bold reimagining of witchcraft, prophecy and political upheaval, as acclaimed theatre-makers Elbow Room return with their latest work, SAINTS, running from 6 to 27 February at La Mama Courthouse.
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Fitzroy HIPPY graduation celebrates 25 years of supporting families
Local families were front and centre at this year’s Fitzroy HIPPY graduation on December 4, as local Member for Melbourne Sarah Witty joined parents, children and staff to celebrate another successful year of the nationally recognised early-learning program.
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Melbourne’s push to become Australia’s garden city steps into full bloom
Melbourne’s long-promised transformation into Australia’s garden city has taken a major step forward, with the City of Melbourne unveiling two ambassadors to champion a new wave of greening projects – and launching a public vote to choose the city’s first official floral emblem.
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La Mama celebrates its storied past with limited-edition vintage prints
La Mama Theatre is inviting Melburnians to take home a piece of Australian theatre history, releasing a striking new series of limited-edition vintage prints that honour the iconic venue’s early decades.
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Fresh voices shine as Readings Prize winners announced in Carlton
Three emerging Australian authors were celebrated in Carlton on November 14, as Readings announced the winners of its annual literary prizes – a unique program dedicated to supporting debut and second-time writers across children’s, young adult and adult fiction.
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Bridget McDonnell Gallery prepares for another festive season of fine art
One of Carlton’s longest-running art traditions returns this December, with Bridget McDonnell Gallery set to unveil its annual Christmas Exhibition – a much-loved showcase featuring 100 works, all priced under $2000.
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East Melbourne welcomes council’s new safety officers as early patrols deliver results
East Melbourne residents have thrown their support behind the City of Melbourne’s rollout of Community Safety Officers (CSOs), with early patrols already preventing crime and assisting vulnerable people in the neighbourhood.
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Council rejects student tower plan near Royal Exhibition Building
A 32-storey student accommodation tower proposed for Mackenzie St has been rejected by the City of Melbourne, with councillors warning it would breach new World Heritage protections for the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens and deliver poor amenity for future residents.
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Carlton office fetches $17.8 million amid renewed market confidence
A vacant Carlton office building has sold for $17.8 million, with strong buyer competition underscoring renewed confidence in Melbourne’s fringe office market.
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