Latest articles by Sean Car
Heritage-priced coffee from a heritage Melbourne tram
A newly launched tram café at William Angliss Institute’s Melbourne city campus is not only a unique addition to the CBD’s culinary landscape, but also a hands-on training ground for aspiring hospitality students.
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Jingle Lane: A Chinatown Christmas Festival
Step into a Winter Wonderland like no other at Jingle Lane, a harmonious blend of cultures and a feast for all senses.
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New-look Koorie Heritage Trust
The Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) will reopen on December 9 across all three floors of the newly renovated Birrarung Building (formerly Yarra Building) at Federation Square.
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City of Melbourne elections: who’s staying, who’s going?
It sounds a bit cliché to proclaim, “the next term of council could be the most important ever for the City of Melbourne”. After all, every new term of local government is as important as the last.
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WithGusto – the new cellar door celebrating the best of Victoria
With Gusto Regional Store is an intimate wine cellar proudly stocking an abundance of locally made drops and crafted gourmet snacks showcasing Victoria’s best wineries and artisanal producers.
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Matt Elliott settles into life quickly as new Queen Victoria Market CEO
It would appear that destiny has drawn Matt Elliott and Queen Victoria Market (QVM) together.
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Autumn Moon at the Chinese Museum: Be enthralled, engaged, and entertained
On the weekend of September 30 and October 1, Chinatown, Melbourne will celebrate the Autumn Moon Festival, when family and friends come together, for the seasonal harvest and the recounting of the many associated ancient legends.
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Housing crisis prompts council action on short-stays
The City of Melbourne is the latest Victorian local council looking at doing what it can to mitigate the growing number of short-stay apartments in its municipality in a bid to open the market to more long-term renters in the city.
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Council lays down models for more laneway greening in the CBD
Following the success of pilot greening projects in four CBD laneways since 2017, the City of Melbourne has officially endorsed three models, which it says will help see more laneways go green in our city.
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Council calling on locals to have their say on the CBD’s “Future Streets”
The City of Melbourne opened its 10-week consultation process with the community in August on its Future Streets Framework – a strategy which looks to completely reshape the CBD’s street space for decades to come.
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Then, and now … welcome to our 100th edition of CBD News
Well, who would have thought we’d make it to 100 editions? Yet here we are …
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Residents let down by airport rail delay
A recent announcement by the Victorian Government that the long-awaited fast rail link to Melbourne Airport would no longer meet its mooted 2029 completion date has left many in the community frustrated, and none more so than central city residents.
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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 per cent 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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The new exhibition reimagining the remnants of our past travels
Postcards: They’re something most of us have sent or received at some stage in our lives, but as time goes on and digital records evolve, so too does both the beauty and significance of these small, yet “fragile time capsule
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Council trial making high-rise composting a reality
In an Australian-first, the City of Melbourne has introduced its Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) collection service in high-rise buildings, with a Spring St apartment tower among six selected in the municipality to take part in a 12-month pilot.
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Fresh face brings new energy to Melbourne for the Liberal Party
Evan Mulholland is Melbourne’s new Member in the Upper House of the Victorian Parliament, and he represents a fresh voice for both his local constituents, as well as for the Victorian Liberal Party.
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Hubs to support more Melburnians experiencing homelessness
The City of Melbourne is boosting its support for Melburnians experiencing homelessness, partnering with the Salvation Army to offer meals and outreach services at a night-time café in the CBD.
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Labor pledges $400K to Chinese New Year Festival
A re-elected Victorian Labor Government says it will provide $400,000 for the Melbourne Chinatown Chinese New Year Festival.
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Affordable housing to be pursued as part of A’Beckett St sale
The City of Melbourne says it wants to “incorporate into the potential sales terms” an incentive for a future developer to provide affordable housing at an A’Beckett St property which it is putting on the open market.
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Greens push to curb short-stay issues
The Victorian Greens have pledged to try and force the next government to adopt a series of policies to “overhaul the regulation of short-stays in Victoria” ahead of the state election on November 26.
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