Edition - March 2010
Icehouse warms up Docklands
Docklands received a much-needed boost last month with the opening of the Icehouse in the Harbour Town precinct.
25 Feb 2010
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Greener Apartment Living Forum
The City of Melbourne will be hosting on March 18 a second eco-city forum, Greener Apartment Living.
25 Feb 2010
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Slick no cause for alarm
Residents concerned about appearance of oil in Victoria Harbour on the morning of Tuesday, February 9 can rest assured that it was only a very small amount and was taken care of promptly.
25 Feb 2010
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Our wheel as windmill whimsy
Docklands’ troubled Southern Star Observation Wheel has been re-purposed in the imagination of some local visionaries as a giant eco-friendly windmill.
25 Feb 2010
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Real estate shake-up in Docklands
There has been a shakeup in the Docklands residential real estate market which will make it even harder for newcomers to enter the highly competitive market.
25 Feb 2010
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Syndicated luxury yacht ownership coming to Docklands
The recent boat show brought a new concept to Docklands – the opportunity to own a luxury 42 foot cruising yacht at a fraction of the real cost.
25 Feb 2010
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Past dreamings move into the moment
The opening of the Red Desert Dreamings Gallery at South Wharf last month showed that Aboriginal art is being taken in exciting new directions.
25 Feb 2010
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Alumbra has it all
Looking for somewhere to go this weekend, why not try Central Pier’s Alumbra?
25 Feb 2010
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Melbourne Ice calls the Icehouse home
Docklands is getting its very own sporting team – Australian Ice Hockey League finalists, Melbourne Ice.
25 Feb 2010
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Hooray and up she rises
After two years at the bottom of Victoria Harbour it is likely that the historic Lady Chelmsford will soon be salvaged
25 Feb 2010
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Harbour Esplanade redevelopment – Stage 1
VicUrban has confirmed that the first stage of the Harbour Esplanade upgrade is expected to start in May
25 Feb 2010
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Resident anger on Lend Lease plans
Tensions are running high over Lend Lease’s plans to develop the vacant “paddock” between the Mosaic/Montage buildings and The Gauge in Bourke St.
25 Feb 2010
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No sign of Contempora yet
There is no concrete sign of a return by Docklands’ acclaimed sculptural festival and award, Contempora
25 Feb 2010
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More boating festivals to come
Wooden Boat Festival organiser Mark Bergin says he’ll be back in Docklands with another outdoor boating festival
25 Feb 2010
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March Networking Lunch
There are still some places available for the Docklands News Network Lunch
25 Feb 2010
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Tourist shuttle bus may go
The future of Melbourne's Tourist Shuttle hangs in the balance due to a lack of funding.
25 Feb 2010
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Docklands Travelodge opens
Docklands Travelodge has opened on Docklands’ Aurora Lane
25 Feb 2010
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Docklands is the green envy of the world
Docklands’ growing international reputation is a source of pride for Australian Green Building Council chairman Tony Arnel
25 Feb 2010
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Local professor gets interpersonal
Docklands resident Professor Nel Glass has published her first book
25 Feb 2010
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Sing us a song you’re the piano stairs
Melbourne City Council has approved the installation of temporary “piano stairs” at Southern Cross Station
25 Feb 2010
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Mecurio visits Docklands’ garden
Paul Mecurio made a visit to Docklands’ community garden on February 10.
25 Feb 2010
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Meet your neighbours over a sustainable dinner
Meet some fellow Docklanders for dinner this Neighbour Day
25 Feb 2010
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Survey results
Thanks to everyone who rated the Docklands News in our February online survey.
25 Feb 2010
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The secret and intricate world of salt
Docklands foodies will be interested in the launch of a new book about the use and value of salt in cooking
25 Feb 2010
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Moomba Festival 2010
Moomba returns to Melbourne with another huge program
25 Feb 2010
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Docklands School Holiday Activities
Autumn school holidays in the city – Saturday, March 27 to Sunday, April 11
25 Feb 2010
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On a mission for jazz
Ah, the end of another working week.
25 Feb 2010
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Marvellous March – delightful Docklands
Docklands is a delightful destination for land and sea-lubbers alike.
25 Feb 2010
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