Latest articles by Brendan Rees
Drunk, unlicenced, and speeding driver caught in school zone
An allegedly drink driver who ignored children’s safety by speeding in a Docklands school zone has been charged with a string of offences.
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Community engagement aims to “makes some inroads” in lead up to Docklands Summit
Docklands residents as well as the broader municipality have expressed a desire to have a “one-stop shop” set-up in the precinct that would have access to neighbourhood-related information.
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Central Pier set to receive heritage installation as work continues to remove the western tip
Docklands’ century-old pier is set to get a heritage installation recognising the “original footprint of the pier”, as part of a Heritage Victoria condition on the western tip’s removal.
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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 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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Pooch lovers hit the pavement to raise money for pet charity
Hundreds of residents and their furry friends have turned out in Docklands to raise money for charity Save-A-Dog.
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Alma opens to community
Families have enjoyed a “fantastic day out” after the much-loved Alma Doepel historic tall ship played host to a community open day.
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Fears Docklands is fast becoming a “no-go zone” at night following fatal stabbing
Docklands residents have expressed increased concerns about safety in their neighbourhoods after a 23-year-old rising basketball star was tragically stabbed to death last month.
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Residents going through hell with late-night partying
Blaring music from “fine dining” restaurants and unruly patrons yelling and fighting in the streets is making life a nightmare for residents in a waterfront district of Docklands.
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Man jumps into the Yarra River
Police are investigating after a man jumped from an unknown crane into the Yarra River at Docklands on March 27.
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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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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.
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$46m sound stage to attract international productions
Docklands is set to become the “go-to destination” for international filmmakers after a new $46 million “super” sound stage at Docklands Studios was unveiled.
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Trucks blowing up dust creates nightmare for residents
A Yarra’s Edge resident says excessive noise from trucks and concrete dusts blowing into her home is creating a living nightmare for her.
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Bursts of colour to celebrate Indian Holi Festival
A sea of colour is set to descend in Docklands as the community prepares to celebrate the Indian festival, Holi, for the first time.
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Council throws support behind new tower in Fishermans Bend
The City of Melbourne has endorsed plans for a 50-storey office and apartment tower in what Deputy Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece said is a “very exciting” proposal for the Fishermans Bend Lorimer precinct.
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Builder’s collapse leaves defect claims under a cloud for new Docklands projects
The collapse of Probuild, one of Australia’s biggest builders, may have implications for its newly completed projects in Docklands after reports emerged the company could be up for millions of dollars in defect liability claims.
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Cruise operator takes outprestigious tourism award
A Yarra River tour operator and self-drive boat hire business in Docklands has taken out a Victoria Tourism award, recognising its resilience in the face of COVID-19.
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Alma’s historic model ship to be given a new lease on life
A century-old piece of priceless treasure that was used to help build the tall ship, the Alma Doepel, will be restored to its former glory.
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Visiting artist blown away by beauty of historic chapel
A Sydney-based artist who captured the beauty of a century-old chapel at the Mission to Seafarers in Docklands says the heritage building was a “little gem to find”.
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