Latest articles by Sean Car
Sky rail proposal over Park St moves forward, but Royal Park concerns deepen
Plans to elevate the Upfield rail line over Park St at the northern edge of Royal Park are progressing, with some local residents viewing the emerging design as having limited impact on nearby homes.
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Seven charged over Zelda D’Aprano statue vandalism in Carlton
Seven women have been charged over the alleged defacing of the Zelda D’Aprano statue outside Victorian Trades Hall in Carlton earlier this month.
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Cyclists protest Yarra’s Elizabeth St bike lane downgrade in Richmond
Cycling advocates and local residents gathered on Elizabeth St in Richmond on Sunday, March 15 to protest the City of Yarra’s decision to narrow the street’s protected bike lanes, warning the move will make one of inner Melbourne’s key east-west cycling links less safe.
Read MoreSky rail proposal over Park St moves forward with limited impact on Royal Park
Plans to elevate the Upfield rail line over Park St at the northern edge of Royal Park are progressing, with early design work suggesting relatively limited impacts for nearby Parkville residents
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Degrowth festival to debut in Carlton with focus on community and climate resilience
A new grassroots festival focused on sustainability, simple living and community resilience is coming to Carlton this month, with organisers inviting Melburnians to gather for a day of talks, workshops, music and practical skills sharing at Curtain Square.
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La Mama to stage Australian premiere of dark comedy in April
La Mama will present the Australian premiere of Spare a Thought for Jana Wendt next month, bringing Nicola Watson’s Patrick White shortlisted play to Melbourne audiences for a limited season in Carlton.
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Defence audit flags Carlton training depot for sale as local housing push gathers pace
A modest Defence site in the heart of Carlton could soon become one of the most closely-watched parcels of land in the inner city, after the Commonwealth confirmed it is earmarked for divestment under a nationwide defence estate audit.
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East Melbourne Group claims victory at VCAT as Hotham St proposal refused
A contentious apartment proposal for Hotham St in East Melbourne has been knocked back by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), in a decision handed down late last year that marked a significant win for the East Melbourne Group and neighbouring residents.
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Parkville heritage review moves to panel after mixed submissions
A long-running review of heritage protections across Parkville has moved a step closer to completion, with councillors voting unanimously on February 17 to endorse post-exhibition changes and refer unresolved matters to an independent planning panel.
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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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