E-bike and e-scooters debate re-emerges after misuse sparks calls for education
The e-bike and e-scooter debate has again divided community opinion after a resident spoke of their frustration of seeing the electric-powered transport devices dumped across the Docklands precinct.
Cranes named by local grade ones
Business networking is back in person!
Business
Embattled traders welcome council’s support but declare “war not over”
Small businesses in Docklands have welcomed a City of Melbourne decision to waive outdoor dining fees, but for many hospitality traders trying to get back on their feet after lockdowns “the war is not over”.
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The “game changing” move to Docklands for ethical label as part of shopfront program
As part of a program to activate Docklands’ empty shopfronts, sustainable outerwear brand laGuapa describe their recent move into Victoria Harbour as a “game changer”.
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Exciting activations take shape in Vic Harbour as precinct recovers from pandemic
Work on a new ferry terminal and a twin-deck floating bar is starting to take shape in Victoria Harbour in what is hailed as a huge boost to activate tourism and the “gateway to Melbourne.”
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Bar hours automatically extend after liquor licence reforms
City bars, restaurants and cafes can automatically extend their trading hours from 11pm to 1am after the state government sought to streamline processes for ailing hospitality businesses.
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Docklands fish and chip shop fined
The City of Melbourne has slapped new Docklands fish and chip shop Designer Foods 101 with a fine worth nearly $2000 for throwing karaoke nights outside its business on NewQuay Promenade in breach of the property’s planning permit.
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Embattled traders welcome council’s support but declare “war not over”
The “game changing” move to Docklands for ethical label as part of shopfront program
Exciting activations take shape in Vic Harbour as precinct recovers from pandemic
Columns
Docklander couple believes they have “everything at their fingertips”
For Shane and Sue Mason, the saying “the world is your oyster” has never rung more true since they made the call to move to Docklands nearly four years ago.
Arts venues at risk: we must save the Nicholas Building and The Curtin Hotel
Community
What’s the future vision for Docklands?
A summit, involving key stakeholders from government, business and the local community, will soon pose this very question; an increasingly important one as Docklands continues its slow recovery from the pandemic.
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Boat building gets modernised
Boat building has always been an intricately detailed process but for passionate business owner of The Wooden Boat Centre Nicholas Atkins, now is the time for a modernised change in production.
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Funding gives Docklands Neighbourhood House the capacity to do “a lot more”
In an exciting turn of events, Development Victoria has provided the Docklands Neighbourhood House with $162,000 in funding to allow the community space to remain in its place until at least the end of 2022.
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The City of Melbourne seeks joint effort to rid the city of graffiti as deterrence reaches critical point
The City of Melbourne has sought the “urgent assistance” of the state government as it battles to fight a 60 per cent increase in graffiti and tagging since the pandemic began.
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Last day in port for Mission CEO
Good female managers have an active home life as well a career in the office and sometimes you just need a bit of R&R.
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Funding gives Docklands Neighbourhood House the capacity to do “a lot more”
The City of Melbourne seeks joint effort to rid the city of graffiti as deterrence reaches critical point
“Don’t cut us off”: Alma Doepel’s plea against freight bridge
Man jumps into the Yarra River
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