Edition - October 2009

Council reinstates Docklands fireworks

(Updated story - Oct 6) - The City of Melbourne has reinstated the 9.15pm New Year’s Eve family fireworks at Docklands.
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Editorial

Editorial Comment, by Shane Scanlan - Doyle's spoil
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Recognition for Dennis

Docklands Rotarian Dennis Ginn has been recognised as a member of the exclusive Paul Harris Society.
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No decision yet on Woolshed Pub

The VCAT hearing into the Woolshed Pub’s liquor licence application continued throughout September with a decision still weeks away.
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Business forum well attended

More than 50 people attended a business forum in Docklands on September 10 to discuss economic development opportunities in Docklands.
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Planning power to shift in Docklands

The State Government is working towards granting the City of Melbourne greater planning powers in Docklands.
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Inside battlestar ANZ

The first employees have moved into ANZ’s new mega-headquarters at Victoria Harbour.
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Community Safety Day is on again

The popular Community Safety Day returns to Docklands on Sunday, October 25.
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Goods Shed comes up green

Docklands’ historic goods shed has become Victoria’s first heritage-listed building to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating for environmental efficiency.
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Docklands - the next decade

WHAT do we want and WHEN do we want it? Docklands next decade.
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Library likely for Harbour Esplanade

Docklands’ new library and community centre is likely to be in Harbour Esplanade.
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Variety Splash sets a new course

The three-day Variety Splash will follow a new course in 2010.
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Docklands News Networking Lunch

Put this in your diary - the next Docklands News Networking Lunch
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Garden to sprout this month

Dockland’s experimental community garden in Victoria Harbour will be officially opened at 2.30pm on Sunday, October 18.
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Motorists escape Docklands parking fine predictions

The City of Melbourne had hoped to issue nearly twice as many parking tickets in Docklands last financial year.
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West Gate Freeway - the light at the end of the tunnel

West Gate Freeway are progressing, but ongoing works will continue to cause some disruptions in the months ahead.
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New hope for iPORT connection

Local Docklands telco Comvergence believes it can connect residents to the iPORT fibre optic network.
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Development is a walk in the park for MAB

MAB Corporation last month unveiled a $1billion plan to complete the NewQuay precinct over the next decade, with parklands being a major focus.
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The words keep coming for Karl

Karl Bierl has done a lot of things in his life but none have had the personal impact of this latest incarnation as a poet.
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Council grants available

The City of Melbourne is offering community services grants
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Ted Kenna - a man who never gave up

Docklands resident Rob Kenna, talks about the bravery which won his war hero father the Victoria Cross.
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Collins St continues its extension

Melbourne’s most prestigious street, Collins St, last month continued its journey towards its eventual meeting with Melbourne’s best-known street, Bourke St, in Docklands.
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Web traffic indicates campaign success

VicUrban says its outdoor media advertising campaign informing people what was on offer in Docklands and how to get here was a success.
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Art show meets real estate

Art lovers enjoyed the works of Marco Luccio at Waterfront City on September 10.
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Docklands bushfire relief fundraiser

Docklands fundraising group Fresh to Door is organising a local appeal to support victims of the Black Saturday fire as we approach the new fire season.
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Forum on safety

Look around you in the city. See a lot of young, fresh faces?
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Costco goes sculptural

Costco has launched an exciting sculptural installation created by local sculptor, Louise Paramor.
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Docklands infrastructure requirements

The Docklands Community Association says little infrastructure, apart from public transport, has been provided.
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Enrolling to vote made easy at The Hub

The Australian Electoral Commission will be at TheHub@Docklands in October to help you enrol to vote.
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Business workshop

The City of Melbourne and Destination Melbourne Ltd invites Docklands businesses to a workshop on business and marketing planning.
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“Fair winds” Terry

Ill health has forced the resignation of energetic Docklands Yacht Club Rear Commodore Terry O’Donnell.
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Docklands Church takes the cup

Docklands Church Dockers triumphed over the St Judes Unicorns in the inaugural Melbourne Churches premiership
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