Latest articles by Sean Car
Free webinar: Owners urged to have their say on strata law reform
Apartment owners and residents are being urged to seize a “once-in-a-decade” chance to influence the laws governing strata living, with the state government’s review of the Owners Corporation Act 2006 now under way.
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Hill of Content’s former home on Bourke St hits the market
The historic Bourke St premises long occupied by Hill of Content bookshop has officially been listed for lease, marking a new chapter for one of Melbourne’s most culturally significant sites.
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City of Melbourne and Vasey RSL Care join forces for Homelessness Week
The City of Melbourne has marked Homelessness Week by highlighting the role of its flagship housing initiative, Make Room, while joining forces with Vasey RSL Care to provide food hampers for residents doing it tough.
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Gurrowa Place gets federal green light, paving way for major Queen Victoria Market transformation
The $1.7 billion Gurrowa Place redevelopment at Queen Victoria Market has cleared its final regulatory hurdle, with the Australian Government granting federal environmental approval for the project this morning.
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City makes a splash for World Drowning Prevention Day
The City of Melbourne has recently marked World Drowning Prevention Day with a renewed commitment to water safety, announcing the return of its free swimming lessons and discounted pool entry for residents this summer.
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Campbell Arcade reopens after years-long Metro Tunnel closure
Melbourne’s iconic Campbell Arcade has reopened to the public, bringing new life to the beloved underground thoroughfare after more than three years of closure for Metro Tunnel construction works.
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New Craft Victoria exhibition celebrates the beauty of process
Craft Victoria’s latest exhibition, In The Making, invites audiences to explore the transformative power of process and material.
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From St Kilda Rd to the CBD skyline: meet the team behind Inner Real Estate
What began as a humble 32-square-metre office on St Kilda Rd with one desk and no client list has evolved into one of inner Melbourne’s most adaptive boutique real estate agencies: Inner Real Estate.
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Greening the city: Major planning change paves way for a sustainable Melbourne skyline
A bold new chapter in sustainable city planning is now under way in Melbourne, with the City of Melbourne officially adopting Planning Scheme Amendment C376 to drive greener, more climate-resilient building design across the municipality.
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WPP signs on as anchor tenant at $555 million 51 Flinders Lane development
Global marketing giant WPP has been announced as the first major tenant at the GPT Group’s flagship 51 Flinders Lane project, currently under construction in the Melbourne CBD’s sought-after Paris End.
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Laneway installation urges Victorians to Look Up to the Future of vocational learning
A new installation hanging above one of Melbourne’s most iconic laneways is putting the future of education front and centre – and overhead.
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Sally Curtain appointed new CEO of Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the appointment of highly regarded transformational leader Sally Curtain as its next Chief Executive, following the resignation of Paul Guerra.
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JD Sports launches largest ANZ flagship at Bourke Street Mall
Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall is now home to the biggest JD Sports store in Australia and New Zealand, with the global sports fashion giant officially opening its new flagship at 9am on July 10.
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French flair returns to Melbourne with new CBD cultural hub
The Alliance Française de Melbourne has opened a bold new chapter in its 135-year history, launching a dedicated French Hub in the heart of the CBD.
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Council celebrates milestone with 3000th tree planted on Batman Avenue
The City of Melbourne has hit a major milestone in its mission to green the city, planting its 3000th tree for the financial year – and it’s not stopping there.
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Historic Melbourne pub reborn as Hickens Hotel following $6.5M makeover
One of Melbourne’s most iconic CBD pubs is set to relaunch this winter with a bold new identity and four-level transformation.
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“Taste the Difference” dinner brings Melbourne together for Refugee Week
A celebration of flavour, resilience and community spirit took centre stage at the Melbourne Multicultural Hub on June 18, as AMES Australia hosted its annual “Taste the Difference” dinner in honour of Refugee Week 2025.
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Victorian Government launches expert panel to review owners’ corporation laws
The Victorian Government has launched a long-awaited review of owners’ corporation laws, appointing an expert panel to examine concerns raised by the growing number of Victorians living in apartment and strata settings.
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Invicta House revival a shining example of CBD retrofitting success
A century-old building on the corner of Flinders Lane and Swanston St has been given a new lease on life, in a striking example of the kind of adaptive reuse both state and local governments are increasingly pushing for in Melbourne’s post-pandemic city.
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City of Melbourne’s draft budget raises more questions than confidence
The City of Melbourne’s draft 2025–26 budget paints a picture of cautious optimism underpinned by fiscal discipline, but behind the headlines of surpluses and cost-of-living relief lies some mixed messaging.
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