Edition - June 2009

Docklands lights up with City Circle Tram extension

Docklands goes off this month in a blaze of light and fire and thousands of new visitors can be expected to experience it thanks to an extension of the City Circle Tram to Waterfront City.
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Presidential endorsement for Docklands

Clinton climate program selects Docklands as one of 16 global examples of excellence.
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Docklands campaign frenzy!

Docklands is clearly in the spotlight this winter with an integrated series of promotional campaigns to attract visitors.
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BP moving to Docklands

BP is moving its headquarters to 717 Bourke St, Docklands.
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Costco internationals settle in Docklands

The soon-to-be-opened Costco store has brought five new international residents into the Docklands community.
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E-Gate, what is to become of it?

There’s a lot of excitement currently surrounding the potential future of the E-gate site, located north of Docklands.
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Topping off a great concept

Lend Lease’s The Merchant apartment block was “topped off” last month with a ceremony at Victoria Harbour.
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The “cofferdam” is coming to a river near you

Docklanders will soon have a bird’s eye view of an interesting piece of engineering when Melbourne Water begins replacing Melbourne’s 100-year-old main sewer under the Yarra River.
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Our star is still shining for Marco

The Southern Star Observation Wheel’s recent dramas haven’t detracted from its inspiration for renowned Melbourne artist Marco Luccio.
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DCN-style networking comes to Docklands

In response to requests from local businesses the Docklands News is stepping into the business networking space with a series of lunches.
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The Hilton opens its doors

The new and very glamorous Hilton Melbourne at South Wharf is now open.
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Official opening for Docklands’ new neighbour

Docklands’ new neighbour, the Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre (MCEC), has already hosted a number of events, and has even received a few gongs, despite the fact that it won’t be officially opened until June 5 when the Premier, John Brumby, will be cutting the ribbon.
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Hail to Haileybury – 09 schools champ

Haileybury wins the 2009 Victorian Schools Team Racing Championships.
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Old-school Docklands still going strong

With Docklands not even half way to being fully developed, it’s strange to talk about old-timers. But that’s what Leo Papagiannis and Kosta Loukopoulos are.
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Rotary is up and running

After months of preparation, Docklands’ new Rotary Club is ready for chartering.
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Creative writing awards

Docklands writers have a chance to win the inaugural Lord Mayor’s Creative Writing Award.
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Eco-city photo competition

Calling all photographers! You’re invited to cast your eye over the city and photograph your image of Melbourne’s future as a sustainable city.
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Fishing at Docklands

Ever wondered about fishing at Docklands?
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School holiday activities

School’s out. The city’s in for winter school holidays.
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Violence shakes Docklands

Two thirds of Docklanders surveyed in May said they felt less safe after an attack at Watermark Bar.
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Cards anyone?

Anyone for a game of 500?
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