Edition - February 2010

NewQuay liquor licence row

NewQuay residents are up in arms after a liquor licence application was lodged for a new bar at 29 St Mangos Lane.
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Zambia and the art of bicycle maintenance

Docklands is playing a role in a project that will greatly improve the lives of hundreds of poverty-stricken Zambians.
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Welcome new staff

Joining Docklands News for 2010 is journalist Alison Kinkade and advertising sales manager Peter Crowley.
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Welcome to our 50th edition

Our first paper for 2010 is also a significant issue - the 50th edition of the Docklands News to be distributed in Docklands.
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More corporate heavyweights for Docklands

The Australian Taxation Office will be moving to Docklands to 735 Collins St.
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New footbridge to station

Docklanders will soon have more access to Southern Cross Station via a new footbridge.
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Networking Lunch returns

The Docklands News Networking Lunch returns on Friday, March 26.
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Footbridge gets a name

The bridge over the Yarra River at the South Wharf precinct has been officially named “Seafarers Bridge”.
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Council yet to commit to fireworks

The City of Melbourne is yet to commit to next year’s 9.15pm Docklands New Year’s Eve fireworks.
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Harbour traders to join forces

The call is out for the retail traders and corporate businesses of Victoria Harbour to establish an association.
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Click go the tills at the Woolshed

The Woolshed Pub at Central Pier finally opened for business on January 22.
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Pier parking request refused

VicUrban has refused a request from Central Pier management for permission to use the end of the pier for car parking.
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East to meet west in Docklands

On February 28, Waterfront Venues will host a 400-person event as part of the annual Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME).
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Fire anniversary reminder

Last year’s Black Saturday disaster loomed large last month when Kinglake fire survivors Cameron Caine and Ross Buchanan addressed the Docklands Rotary Club
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Are you mad enough for golf?

All Docklanders are invited to participate in the inaugural Mad Duck Masters community golf day on March 21.
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Jazz it up

The cool sounds of summer jazz will relax and delight visitors to Dockland’s Mission to Seafarers for five consecutive Fridays.
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Dalai Lama drops in

The Winward family was honoured and amazed by a visit by His Holiness The Dalai Lama to their new art gallery at South Wharf late last year.
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Docklands latest public art previewed

Lend Lease has previewed Docklands’ latest public art which will be installed later this year at Collins Landing.
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Following in the footsteps of Burke and Wills

Travelling through Docklands late last year, French couple Sebestian Guesney and Lara Jaillon began retracing the expedition of Burke and Wills.
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Directory makes a splash

The 2010 Docklands Directory is making a splash following distribution of 10,000 copies.
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You’ll never never know, if you never ever go

Docklands News decided to check out Melbourne's new mega-club Neverland on Docklands' doorstep.
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Nathan is the King of Docklands

Nathan Outteridge won the Audi King of the Docklands sailing event on January 22.
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Council business grants

The City of Melbourne is encouraging Docklands businesses and community organisations to apply for grants and sponsorships.
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Scarlet wins Audi Invitational

Victorian yacht Scarlet Runner won the Audi Docklands Invitational on January 22.
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Global event focuses on Docklands

Live Earth last month announced that the Docklands has been selected as the Australian venue for the Dow Live Earth Run for Water, which will take place on April 18.
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