Latest articles by Sean Car
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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Calls grow for Free Tram Zone extension to include Carlton as advocacy continues
The push to extend Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone north into Carlton remains a top priority for local traders, residents, and the City of Melbourne, but Inner City News understands there is little appetite for change within the state government.
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Heritage reimagined at Lincoln Square: council backs adaptive reuse of former Allen & Co. piano factory
The City of Melbourne has unanimously backed plans to bring one of Carlton’s most storied buildings back to life, approving an adaptive-reuse scheme for the former Allen & Co. Piano Factory and Warehouse at 23–31 Lincoln Square South.
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La Mama Theatre returns in 2026 with exciting new program
After a year-long pause prompted by funding cuts, Carlton’s beloved La Mama Theatre will return in 2026 with a reimagined program that reaffirms its place at the heart of Melbourne’s independent arts scene.
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UMAC closes out 2025 with two bold new productions
The University of Melbourne Arts and Culture (UMAC) is closing out the year with two standout productions that promise to captivate audiences with their depth, artistry, and heart.
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Historic Carlton property hits the market for the first time in a century
A piece of Carlton’s history is up for grabs, with a landmark mixed-use building at 138-144 Elgin St being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 100 years.
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Hugh Allen opens Yiaga in Fitzroy Gardens blending craft, nature and cuisine
Melbourne’s dining scene has a striking new addition this spring, with celebrated chef Hugh Allen unveiling his long-awaited first restaurant, Yiaga, inside the historic Fitzroy Gardens pavilion in East Melbourne.
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Carlton traders unite for family-friendly Halloween celebration
Carlton will come alive with ghosts, ghouls, and plenty of sweet treats this Halloween, with local traders joining forces to host a Trick or Treat community event for families and children.
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Ray White CRE: Toby Campbell ushers in a new era for East Melbourne real estate
For more than two decades, Caine Real Estate (CRE) was the trusted name in East Melbourne property. Founded by Paul Caine and later led by his son Jacob, the agency built a reputation for professionalism, transparency and a deep connection to the local community.
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Carlton exhibition celebrates the city’s love affair with coffee
Melbourne’s passion for coffee takes centre stage this November in Carlton with Melbourne Through the Coffee Cup, a new photographic exhibition exploring how espresso culture came to define the city’s identity.
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Champions of Carlton: celebrating the Blues’ greatest players
A new book by Carlton historian and writer Miles Wilks is shining a light on the rich cultural legacy of the Carlton Football Club and its place in the community.
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Cricket great Chris Cairns inspires local Melbourne school community
New Zealand cricket legend Chris Cairns visited the Academy of Mary Immaculate in Fitzroy in September, delivering an unforgettable message of resilience and optimism to students, staff and parents.
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